COVID-19 and ALS

Information About COVID-19

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, ALS News Today strives to cover various aspects of the virus and its impact on the patient community. Click the “Learn More” button for more information on COVID-19, including how it affects ALS patients. Scroll down to see some of our recent news stories and columns related to the pandemic.

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COVID-19 News

  1. April 22, 2021 News by Patricia Inácio, PhD

    Quick Approval Given COVID Vaccines Raise Concerns, Rare Disease Patients Say
  2. Engensis clinical trial
    January 20, 2021 News by Forest Ray PhD

    COVID-19 Vaccines Pose Little Risk to Rare Disease Patients, FDA, CDC Say
  3. COVID-19 telemedicine
    January 11, 2021 News by Marta Figueiredo, PhD

    COVID-19 Safety Measures Announced for Biomarker Study
  4. COVID-19 vaccine
    December 4, 2020 News by Mary Chapman

    MDA Wants Neuromuscular Disease Patients to Have Early Access to COVID-19 Vaccine
  5. ALS survey
    November 26, 2020 News by Marta Figueiredo, PhD

    Survey Finds COVID-19 Disrupted Care, Well-being of Rare Disease Patients in Europe
  6. Covid-19 and ALS care
    June 2, 2020 News by Marisa Wexler, MS

    COVID-19 Challenges ALS Care, But Telemedicine a Vast Opportunity
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COVID-19 Perspectives

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    March 23, 2021 Columns by Dagmar Munn

    My COVID-19 Vaccine Included a Shot of Positive Attitude
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    May 26, 2020 Columns by Dagmar Munn

    My Face Mask Blocks More Than COVID-19
  3. mindfulness, adapt, future
    April 28, 2020 Columns by Dagmar Munn

    Influencing Mindsets: When to Speak Up About COVID-19 Guidelines
  4. awareness, monster, painting, speech, covid-19
    April 8, 2020 Columns by Rick Jobus

    With Apologies to Ian Fleming: Squaring Off with ALS and COVID-19
  5. awareness, miracle cure, stress, COVID-19 vaccine, gravity, Google, AFOs, morning routine, ALS clinics, inspiration, identity, voice, covid-19 vaccine, confidence, thought loops, funny, balance, evaluating, ruth bader ginsburg, checking in, COVID-19 stress, mask
    March 31, 2020 Columns by Dagmar Munn

    Handling Stress During the COVID-19 Crisis
  6. awareness, monster, painting, speech, covid-19
    March 25, 2020 Columns by Rick Jobus

    Painting Broad Brushstrokes from ALS to COVID-19
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