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Qué deben esperar los adultos mayores de la vacuna contra COVID
Adultos mayores en residencias y centros de vida asistida estarán entre los primeros en ser vacunados, siguiendo las recomendaciones de un panel asesor federal.
Becerra, un candidato para el HHS con habilidad política pero sin experiencia en salud
La experiencia de Xavier Becerra no proviene de la salud o la ciencia. Pero tiene una larga trayectoria política ligada a las luchas por la equidad en salud.
Voces de la comunidad para rastrear contactos de COVID entre latinos
Las disparidades en la atención de salud de larga data, la inseguridad laboral, el estatus migratorio, las barreras del idioma, entre otros, complican la ya difícil tarea
Ahead Of Schedule: Canada Gets First Pfizer Vaccines Next Week
The country also reportedly has reserved enough vaccines to more than protect its population. Other vaccine news is from United Arab Emirates and China.
Opinion writers weigh in on these pandemic topics.
Study: Common Diabetes Drug Offers Some Protection
Metformin, a common drug used to manage blood sugar, lowers the death risk for women with COVID, but the same effect isn’t seen with men, a new study says.
Hunger Crisis Swells Across America
Those fighting hunger say they’ve never seen anything like this in the US, even during the Great Recession. Two surveys from Indiana showed good and bad news: Nonprofits and federal aid nearly doubled the number of meals being distributed to food-insecure residents, but the need also doubled.
California Takes Huge Step Back
For the first time, more than 10,000 people with coronavirus infections are hospitalized in California — quadruple the number from Halloween. Also, COVID news from other states.
Yes, You’ll Feel ‘Lousy’ After Your COVID Shot, And Other Answers
When will you be protected from the coronavirus? The Pfizer vaccine has prevented COVID-19 illness seven days after the second injection — which is about a month after the first shot.
Study: Dogs, Cats Tested Positive For COVID — Even If Their Owners Didn’t
Also in the news: mother-to-infant coronavirus transmission while sharing the same hospital room.
Hospitals Among Biggest Polluters of Greenhouse Emissions
Also, Modern Health reports that higher rates of severe illness and mortality within Black and Latino are occurring because too many are not making it to a hospital in order to get the care they need.
Legislators Raise Red Flags About COVID-Relief Bill
Both Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley, a Republican, and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, an independent, say the deal needs to include stimulus checks for Americans.
Doctors Given More Legal Protection in COVID Crisis
New Mexico’s governor extends legal protections to doctors helping COVID patients. Other news about a fatigued workforce doing a dangerous job.
US Suffers Deadliest Week Since April, And Thanksgiving Spike ‘Isn’t Even Here Yet’
As the coronavirus death toll continues to accelerate in the U.S., Dr. Anthony Fauci and WHO health officials deliver stark holiday warnings.
The Backgrounds Of Biden’s Health Team
President-elect Joe Biden chooses a team that is familiar with health issues and the health laws. Good communication skills are also part of the package.
Who Is First? US Has 24M High-Priority People, Only Enough Vaccine For 20M
There won’t be sufficient supply in the initial batch of vaccines to inoculate the nation’s 21 million high-priority health workers and 3 million nursing home residents. That leaves tough decisions ahead for states and the health industry.
Trump To Issue ‘America First’ Vaccine Executive Order
President Donald Trump will sign the directive to federal agencies during a vaccine summit Tuesday, though it is unclear why an executive order would be needed to ensure that vaccines are first distributed domestically.
Trump To Hold ‘Vaccine Summit’ But Key Drugmakers Reject Invite
Pfizer and Moderna, the two companies most likely to get first FDA emergency approvals for their vaccine candidates, will not be represented at Tuesday’s White House gathering.
Next Round Of Pfizer Doses Won’t Free Up Until Summer; Did White House Turn Down Chance For More?
The Trump administration officials deny a New York Times report that they passed up on an offer from Pfizer to secure additional doses of its coronavirus vaccine when buying an initial batch of 100 million. Meanwhile, Pfizer tells the U.S. government that more vaccine won’t be available until June or July because of contract obligations to other nations.
Landmark Day In West As UK Delivers Its First COVID Vaccine Shots
With the inoculation of 90-year-old Margaret Keenan, the United Kingdom kicked off its mass coronavirus vaccination program.