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Noteworthy

After already seeing a surge in interest during the mandatory lockdowns, digital health providers are getting a second dose of growth from the vaccine roll-out.

In the wake of Covid-19’s devastating impact on nursing homes, companies that are taking care of the elderly and sick in their own homes are being rewarded generously by investors, with 2021 on pace to eclipse last year’s sponsor-driven activity.

Relying on people to sign up for vaccines online has left behind many people who don’t have internet access, including seniors and people in rural areas, who face a higher risk of getting Covid-19.

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