1. Daily COVID-19 stats, state-by-state:

• Test positivity rates
• Hospitalizations
• Where the virus is spreading fastest, slowest

2. US sees 6th day with 100K+ new cases; Eli Lilly's antibody treatment gets emergency approval — 5 COVID-19 updates Full story

3. Idaho hospital halts admissions amid COVID-19 surge Full story

4. How rapid patient feedback is transforming care at Northwestern Medicine. Click here to attend the live discussion.

5. Maine hospital workers striking to remove CEO Full story

6. Biden's plan for the pandemic: 7 things to know Full story

7. COVID-19 hits some communities harder than others. Click here to learn how to eliminate disparities in care and improve service for the most vulnerable.

8. Donated heart delivered to California hospital after helicopter carrying it crashes Full story

9. El Paso has more COVID-19 cases than 29 states; NYC 'dangerously close' to second wave — 10 regional notes Full story

10. U of Iowa Hospital CEO tells patients to have a backup as local hospitals fill Full story

11. Is your OR still a source of revenue? Click here to learn how third-party providers can help your hospital grow its margins.

12. COVID-19, flu deaths increased in early October: 4 CDC findings Full story

13. 10 states with the most for-profit hospitals Full story

14. COVID-19 may intensify tinnitus, study finds Full story

Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare organizations must learn to quickly pivot to the new normal and bolster their preparedness efforts for the future. Click here to learn more. 

2. Your ASC can benefit from professionalized anesthesia. Click here to learn about improved efficiency and revenue.

3. Activate clinicians and cut preventable readmission by 18% with quicker communication. Click here to learn how.