1. 'Capacity crisis': 11 open pediatric beds in Minnesota, health officials say Full story

2. 40% of US hospitals have vaccination requirements, White House reports Full story

3. COVID-19 hospitalizations drop to pre-delta levels in some states Full story

4. There are 4 key steps to building up your healthcare team's resilience. See what they are here. 

5. Flu season and vaccine coverage: 6 things to know Full story

6. More people now getting boosters than first doses of COVID-19 shots, CDC finds Full story

7. COVID-19 is still disrupting surgical services. Prevent a backlog and maintain a flexible approach with these best practices.   

8. WHO releases official clinical definition for post COVID-19 Full story

9. Pfizer seeks FDA authorization for vaccine's use in kids 5-11: 5 things to know Full story

10. HCA veteran named chief nursing executive of East Florida division Full story

11. Michigan Medicine increased infusion center capacity without expanding — learn how here. 

12. Northwell CEO: Vaccination mandates work Full story

13. Mask policies by state — see how your state compares Full story

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

• Test positivity rates
• Vaccines administered
• Percentage of population vaccinated
• Hospitalizations
• Death rates

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