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

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

2. US daily death toll highest since May; Pfizer's vaccine 95% effective — 7 COVID-19 updates Full story

3. 900+ Mayo Clinic workers diagnosed with COVID-19 in past 2 week Full story

4. Innovation and ROI: The case for clinical collaboration. Click here to read the guidebook. 

5. Wisconsin's 530-bed field hospital is treating just 23 patients Full story

6. Hospitals, clinicians urge Trump administration to share COVID-19 data with Biden team Full story

7. Challenged by the resumption of surgery during a COVID-19 surge? Click here to learn how hospital execs from across the country have achieved success. 

8. Drug testing practices prompt investigation of 3 New York hospitals Full story

9. At least 32 guests at superspreader Ohio wedding test positive for COVID-19 Full story

10. COVID-19 immunity may last years, new study suggests Full story

11. Does your visitor management policy benefit your organization? Click here to learn how to create a platform that meets your needs.

12. Experts weigh in on how to communicate to a public weary of pandemic behavioral change Full story

13. 41 hospitals postponing elective procedures amid the COVID-19 resurgence Full story

14. States ranked by COVID-19 cases: Nov. 18
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Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. Some of the biggest changes in medicine are coming from leaders on the front line. Click here to learn about new standards of care.

2. 10 plays to overcome 2020 financial challenges and return to profitability. Click here to read the hospital executive playbook.

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