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Walensky Warns Of ‘Pandemic Fatigue’ Amid Fourth-Wave Worries
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, voiced concerns about slipping anti-coronavirus habits as case numbers in the U.S. and across the world seem to stop falling.
‘Big Mistake’: Biden Slams States For Prematurely Lifting Covid Precautions
“The last thing, the last thing we need is Neanderthal thinking, that, ‘In the meantime, everything’s fine. Take off your mask. Forget it.’ It still matters,” President Joe Biden said of Texas and Mississippi rolling back mask mandates.
Businesses Brace For Repeat Of Mask Battles
While some big businesses announced that they will continue to require customers to wear face coverings, no matter state mandates, other Texas and Mississippi establishments will no longer do so. That tension sets up a likely return of confrontations over masks.
Abbott’s Motives Questioned Amid Criticism For Revoking Mask Mandate
Public health officials warn that Texas reopening so liberally will lead to more deaths. And others criticize Gov. Greg Abbott, calling his decision politically motivated and an effort to distract from his state’s deficient response to recent winter storms.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Hospitales infantiles enfrentan los casos de niños con covid “de largo plazo”
Aunque las estadísticas indican que la mayoría de los niños se han librado de los peores efectos de covid, se sabe poco sobre los que desarrollan una enfermedad grave.
Rechazan a cuidadores familiares en sitios de vacunación contra covid de California
Aunque el gobierno los considera trabajadores de salud prioritarios, la confusión y la comunicación fallida han provocado que algunos padres elegibles sean rechazados.
Different Takes: The Covid Vaccine Is Not ‘Another Tuskegee’; Blame Your Allergies On Climate Change
Opinion writers weigh in on vaccine equity and other topics.
Perspectives: Biden Needs To Restore ‘Protected’ Drug Classes; Obamacare; Drugs From Canada
Read recent commentaries about drug-cost issues.
Editorial and opinion pages focus on the news out of Texas as well as other pandemic issues.
Read about the biggest pharmaceutical developments and pricing stories from the past week in KHN’s Prescription Drug Watch roundup.
No Big Parties For St. Patrick’s Day, Boston Mayor Urges
Private gatherings are still limited to 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors, Mayor Marty Walsh said. Other places in the news include Utah, Kentucky, Michigan and Alaska.
Vaccinations Will Ease Door Open To International Travel
While the European Union is still months away from issuing vaccine passports, one cruise line reveals its plans for vaccine-certified trips. And Mexico eases restrictions in the popular tourism beach spots.
Covid Researchers Dig Deeper Into Experimental Treatments, Antibodies
Other research news includes updates on CRISPR, drug misuse, antibiotic treatments for UTIs, Alzheimer’s disease, the Apple Watch and more.
Amazon Care’s Medical Provider Expanding Into 17 More States
Care Medical is the provider that Amazon Care has partnered with since 2018 to offer telehealth and in-person health appointments.
More Dying ‘In Prime Ages Of Their Lives’ Since 2010: Report
Suicide, substance abuse and health conditions caused by prolonged obesity are among the factors behind an alarming increase in deaths of working-age Americans, a new report finds.
ACA Changes Added To Relief Bill Fly Under The Radar
In years past, any changes to the Affordable Care Act would have been much debated. Yet the reforms featured in the stimulus legislation — that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer predicts will pass the Senate this week — are not generating any controversy and could set the stage for future Obamacare reforms.
Workplace Safety Body Accused Of Failing Workers During Pandemic
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration faces accusations of performance lapses during the pandemic. Meanwhile Dr. Anthony Fauci’s personal coronavirus model finds a new home.
Government Plans For Looser Restrictions For Vaccinated People
Early indications point to positive impacts from vaccines, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may lift some restrictions once you’ve had the shot.
Vaccine Distribution Efforts Encounter Confusion, Technical Setbacks
Vaccination sites open up in some states, even as others suffer confusion or are forced to cancel appointments because of low supplies.