Dr. Mira Irons discusses COVID-19 trends and new CDC guidance | COVID-19 Update for July 14, 2021

Discussion with AMA's Chief Health and Science Officer, Dr. Mira Irons, to review COVID-19 vaccine numbers and trending topics related to the pandemic over the past week. Also covering global look at COVID trends, recently released CDC guidance for schools, and state-by-state hotspots—including Springfield, Mo., outbreak.

0:00 AMA COVID-19 Update for July 14, 2021
0:51 Discuss world's known coronavirus death toll and global trends
2:02 This week's numbers in terms of new cases and deaths in the U.S.
4:32 Expand on the situation unfolding in Springfield, Mo.
5:19 Detail how the Delta variant is contributing to outbreaks
6:03 Review U.S. vaccination numbers (one dose administered, fully vaccinated peoples/percentages)
7:02 Cover recent news regarding Pfizer's booster shot announcement
7:55 Outline CDC's new guidance for schools released last week
8:54 Highlight key differences regarding new CDC guidance
9:54 Share details—and congratulations to the 12 physicians named inaugural fellows for the Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship