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US Has Lost 200,000 People To COVID. For Perspective, That’s The Size Of Salt Lake City.
The unique nature and timing of the coronavirus crisis gripping the world leaves grieving families and communities to mourn in isolation while government officials struggle to contain the pandemic, especially during an election year. And new cases are again on the rise.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Trump-Biden Race Could Hinge on How Florida’s Pinellas County Swings
Few places loom as large in the race for the White House as here in Pinellas County, the largest swing county in the ultimate swing state. And polls show that many people will have the pandemic and its public health and economic consequences on their minds when they cast their votes.
Without Ginsburg, Judicial Threats to the ACA, Reproductive Rights Heighten
With the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a lawsuit brought by Republican state officials has become the latest existential threat against the federal health law, scheduled for oral arguments at the Supreme Court a week after the general election in November.
‘An Arm and a Leg’: A Primer on Persisting in Difficult and Uncertain Times
Laura Derrick’s personal fight for affordable health care eventually landed her in the middle of a historic political fight ― and a movement that transformed American health policy.
California’s Deadliest Spring in 20 Years Suggests COVID Undercount
California’s death count for the first five months of the pandemic was 13% higher than average for the same period during the prior three years. Subtract the deaths officially attributed to COVID-19 and experts say that still leaves scores of “excess” deaths among people of color that likely were mistakenly excluded from the coronavirus death tally.
¿Regalo para Florida? Trump aprobaría pronto importación de medicamentos de Canadá
A pesar de las objeciones de las farmacéuticas, se espera que la administración Trump finalice pronto el plan que permitiría a los estados importar medicamentos de venta bajo receta.
Cory Gardner’s Bill Has as Much to Do With Politics as Preexisting Conditions
The legislation falls short of the big challenge.
Viewpoints: Has Pride Stopped U.S., England From Learning How To Stop COVID?
Opinion writers express views on why some countries have been stronger at stopping COVID’s spread, and other issues, as well.
Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed
Each week, KHN finds longer stories for you to sit back and enjoy over the weekend. This week’s selections include stories on COVID, children’s health, suicide, transgender issues, the blast in Beirut, domestic violence and the children born on Sept. 11, 2001.
Global news is from the Italy, Congo, Yemen, Nigeria, South Sudan, South Korea and India.
Perspectives: Time For Medical Professionals And The CDC To Recognize Racism; Safer Days For Kids
Editorial writers express views on these public health issues and others.
Big Ten Trouble: 42 Wisconsin Players, Staff Have Had COVID Since June — Including 29 This Month
The news comes one day after the conference announced it will resume playing football next month.
California Virus Laws Protect Police Officers, Fire Fighters, Health Care Workers
Media outlets report on news from California, Texas, South Dakota, New York, Idaho, Oregon, Louisiana, Colorado and District of Columbia.
Facebook Says It Will Limit Groups Giving Health Advice
In a blog post, Facebook also said it would limit groups tied to violence. Other public health news is on home dialysis, community living, childhood vaccines and more.
Children’s Hospitals In Texas, Minnesota Report Data Breaches
All of the cyberattacks, which also targeted Allina Health and Regions Hospital in Minnesota, were part of a ransomware attack on a cloud computing company called Blackbaud.
NYC Delays Opening Schools For In-Person Classes
News from North Carolina, Texas, South Dakota, California, Virginia, Rhode Island and Indiana schools is reported.
Scientists Push To Solve Mysteries Of COVID
The big questions persist: How did it start? How will it end? What went wrong? What other viruses are emerging?
Testing Policies Might Miss Infections Among Pregnant Women
More than half of pregnant women who were tested were asymptomatic, according to two new studies. Research is on premature births, Pine Sol is an alternative for Clorox wipes, eyeglass protection and more.
State Treasurers Want Gilead To Slash Price Of Remdesivir
In a letter Wednesday, 11 state officials asked the company to “responsibly commit to being a part of our nation’s recovery from COVID-19, both medically and economically, by repricing this drug more affordably.”