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President Donald Trump had been playing down the crisis, so his change in attitude was notable as he spoke Monday about recommendations intended to help curb the spread of the virus. Among that guidance is limiting social gatherings to 10 people or less. “If everyone makes this change or these critical changes and sacrifices now,” Trump said, “we will rally together as one nation, and we will defeat the virus, and we’re going to have a big celebration all together.” Trump stopped short of calling for a national lockdown, and some health experts are frustrated that the president didn’t go further.
Trump Official Insists Allowing Patients To ‘Own’ Their Medical Data Will Do More Good Than Harm
STAT interviews Don Rucker about the new interoperability rule that would allow patients to download their medical data — a situation critics say opens up major privacy issues. Other news on health information technology looks at recent data breaches affecting 1.4 million people.
Biden’s statement leaves out context about how countries decided on which test they’d use to identify the presence of the coronavirus.
Daunting New Report From Advocates Puts Alzheimer’s Projections For 2050 At 14 Million Older Adults
About half of those people will be 85 or older, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. There is no way to stop or slow the disease, the most common form of dementia. Other public health news reports on on breast cancer, anesthesia, antibiotics, and weight loss.
Modern Healthcare takes a look at where the Affordable Care Act stands 10 years after it was passed, where patients are still slipping through the cracks, and what’s coming on the horizon.
Listen: How Coronavirus Looms Over Prisons
KHN Midwest correspondent Lauren Weber joined WAMU’s “1A” show to talk about the unique threats coronavirus is putting on those who are behind bars and those who guard them.
To Stop Coronavirus In Its Tracks, Here’s Your Guide To 5 Degrees Of Separation
If someone tells you, “I’d love to go to dinner, but I’m socially distancing,” don’t be offended. It’s likely they are trying to do a good deed for public health.
Ex cazador de virus federal dice que no hay que esperar que el gérmen toque a la puerta
El proyecto para descubrir virus zoonóticos creció bajo los presidentes George W. Bush y Barack Obama, pero la administración Trump optó por cerrarlo.
Estos científicos crearon rápido una prueba eficaz mientras el coronavirus se acercaba
Los doctores Keith Jerome y Alex Greninger, de la Universidad de Washington, han supervisado la implementación de más de 4,000 pruebas de pacientes de todo el país.
Para frenar al coronavirus, distanciamiento y conciencia social
Cuáles son las diferencias entre auto-control, auto-cuarentena, aislamiento y distanciamiento social. Todas medidas de salud pública en vigencia en distintas partes del país.
Opinion writers weigh in on government policies during the coronavirus epidemic.
Editorial pages focus on these and other topics about the coronavirus.
A 21-page outline of the deal, obtained by The New York Times, looks at why cities and counties are struggling to sign on and how they could be losers in the $19.2 billion settlement. News is also on the problems Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum faces from alcohol abuse.
Tech Giants Get Onboard To Help With Developing Pandemic Strategies
The Technology and Research Task Force is working on finding solutions to a variety of problems ranging from working with the CDC to creating a website, although that will take longer than President Trump suggested Friday.
While some of President Donald Trump’s supporters are taking their cues from him that the outbreak is not as dire as it seems, many voters are still watching how he handles the crisis with the November elections looming not far off. “If, for a second, people think that he doesn’t have that strength, or he doesn’t have that fortitude, then it will become a problem,” said War Room host and former Breitbart editor Raheem Kassam. Meanwhile, experts are dubious about Trump’s claims about the outbreak. And while Trump did get tested for the virus–and says he doesn’t have it–some wonder why he waited so long to do so.
The proposal, attempting to cover a range of costs from testing to food safety, was crafted in large part by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. News is also on funding for Homeland Security, industries, and resulting deficits, as well.
By declaring the outbreak a national emergency, President Donald Trump frees up billions of dollars of aid through FEMA funds. HHS will also be allowed to modify or waive regulations for Medicare, Medicaid and other programs.
President Donald Trump has already vowed to help both the cruise line industry and the airline industry. But what other industries are likely to get specialized attention as steps to flatten the curve of the outbreak have a devastating effect on everything from movie theaters to small businesses.
Calls to ban large gatherings, keep seniors and those with underlying health issues at home, and help for the homeless were on the minds of most California officials whose ideas lined up with advice from public health experts. But Rep. Devin Nunes told Fox viewers less truthful information.
Nonprofit Health Centers On Frontlines Of Crisis Face Federal Funding Cut Off In May
Community health centers face dwindling equipment and resources as they try to care for uninsured Americans amidst the COVID-19 emergency. And there’s an added stress for these facilities because their federal funding will run out in May. Meanwhile, how insurance will cover coronavirus testing and treatment remains an open question.