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Power Of Presidency Will Be Rolled Out To Demonstrate Vaccine Confidence
Joe Biden joins the pledge by former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama to be publicly inoculated with the COVID-19 vaccine. Other leaders like Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and former President Jimmy Carter also urge people to get vaccinated.
Biden To Urge All Americans To Wear Masks For 100 Days
As soon as he takes office, President-elect Joe Biden plans to make that ask, stopping short of issuing a national mask mandate. Where he has the power to require face coverings, like in federal buildings, he will do so.
Fauci Walks Back Comments Suggesting Hasty UK Vaccine Approval
Dr. Anthony Fauci told the BBC, “I have a great deal of confidence in what the UK does both scientifically and from a regulator standpoint,” and that he misspoke when saying the safety review process in the U.S. is more careful than in Britain.
States and VA Department Work On Finalizing Vaccine Distribution Plans
States face a Friday deadline to submit requests for doses of the Pfizer vaccine and specify where they should be shipped, the AP reports.
Facebook To Tackle False Vaccine Claims Already Flooding Platform
The tech giant says it will begin to remove misinformation posted on Facebook about the “safety, efficacy, ingredients or side effects” of COVID-19 vaccines.
Report: Florida Officials Told To Not Discuss Virus In Public Before Election
Media reports are on reaction, even from religious groups, to Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt’s call for a day of prayer, states where outbreaks are growing, rural areas getting hit hard and more.
Another 212,000 New Cases Of COVID Reported In US
Thursday’s tally set another record for the number of infections confirmed in a single day. Meanwhile, in a single month, hospitalizations in the U.S. doubled. And the global death toll reaches 1.5 million people.
California Will Impose New Stay-At-Home Measures In Hard-Hit Regions
If ICU bed capacity falls below 15% in any one of five regions in the state, area business and recreational restrictions will go into effect. “The bottom line is, if we don’t act now, our hospital system will be overwhelmed,” Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said.
Imponen toques de queda en restaurantes y bares mientras aumentan los casos de Covid-19
Con brotes de coronavirus originándose en bares y restaurantes, los toques de queda están siendo adoptados no solo por funcionarios, sino también por propietarios de establecimientos.
Last Call for COVID: To Avoid Bar Shutdowns, States Serve Up Curfews
Authorities are ordering early closures — generally around 10 p.m. — to curb the spread of COVID-19. But will the coronavirus observe this curfew?
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Think Your Health Care Is Covered? Beware of the ‘Junk’ Insurance Plan
Millions of people are looking for coverage on the federal and state marketplaces right now. Sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference between a comprehensive plan and a “junk” plan with limited benefits and coverage restrictions.
KHN and California Healthline staff made the rounds on national and local media this week to discuss their stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.
What Happened When the Only ER Doctor in a Rural Town Got COVID
Hospitals across the country are struggling as staffers get infected with the coronavirus. It’s especially tough for small, rural hospitals, where even one doctor out sick can upend patient capacity.
Nueva York enfrenta la segunda ola de COVID con disparidades y controversia
El personal médico de Nueva York sabe exactamente lo difíciles y peligrosos que pueden ser los hospitales abrumados y se preparan con cautela cuando las infecciones aumentan.
Limpieza dental, gafas nuevas… y la vacuna contra COVID-19
Con múltiples vacunas de COVID-19 en camino, optometristas y dentistas presionan para que se autorice vacunar a los pacientes durante los exámenes oculares de rutina y las limpiezas dentales.
Viewpoints: Lessons On Supplying Support For Nation’s Worn-Out Care Givers
Editorial pages focus on a lack of policies — and in one instance, compassion — to protect a workforce that is predominately filled by women.
Perspectives: Pros, Cons Of Vaccine Rollout Plans; Time To Make Science Bipartisan Again
Opinion writers weigh in on these pandemic issues and others.
Research Roundup: Coronavirus; CCHFV; CARB-X
Each week, KHN compiles a selection of recently released health policy studies and briefs.
Russia Follows Britain In Starting Large-Scale Vaccinations
News reports are from Russia, China, England, France, Germany, Japan and South Africa.