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Moderna Recruits 30,000 Volunteers To Max Out Final-Stage Vaccine Trial
More than a third of the participants enrolled are minorities. Racial representation in COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials is an area of development concern. Meanwhile, Pfizer adds minors to its vaccine testing.
‘I Hope That They End It’: Trump Wants Supreme Court To Topple ACA
In video of a contentious CBS ’60 Minutes’ interview the White House released early, President Donald Trump insists he has a replacement plan if the Supreme Court invalidates the Affordable Care Act in an upcoming case. He offered no details when pressed.
Final Vote On Barrett Likely To Come Monday
In what would be one of the quickest confirmations ever, the full Senate is expected to vote Monday on whether to approve Amy Coney Barrett as the next U.S. Supreme Court justice. Her addition to the court could change the future of health care for generations.
COVID Surge Hits Record Levels; Task Force Alarmed By ‘Deterioration’
On Thursday the U.S. hit an all-time daily high with over 77,000 new confirmed coronavirus cases, according to NBC News’ tally. And CNN obtained reports from the White House coronavirus task force that warn about the surge of cases and hospitalizations occurring in the Sun Belt and Midwest.
In Final Debate, Biden Revs Up Talk Of ‘Bidencare,’ Trump Glosses Over COVID
President Donald Trump reiterated that he wants to dismantle Obamacare but still couldn’t explain how he would replace it. Former vice president Joe Biden plugged his replacement plan, which he called “Bidencare” several times, a sign that he is growing more confident in the popularity of the proposal.
Trying To Defend Border Separations, Trump Criticizes Immigrants’ IQs
The exchange was the first – and only – mention of immigration in the two debates and town hall meetings that have taken place. The candidates also sparred over racism in America, with Joe Biden calling Donald Trump “one of the most racist presidents we’ve had in modern history.” Trump said he was the “least racist person in this room.”
Remdesivir Becomes First Drug Approved By FDA To Treat Coronavirus
Gilead’s antiviral drug has been given to some people with COVID-19, including President Donald Trump, under emergency use authorization until now. It has been shown to help shorten recovery times of some hospitalized patients.
Did Trump Confuse the Public Option With ‘Medicare for All’?
President Donald Trump was off the mark when he said Vice President Joe Biden’s health plan — which includes a public options — will terminate the private insurance of 180 million people.
In Tamer Debate, Trump and Biden Clash (Again) on President’s Pandemic Response
Trump claims the U.S. is “rounding the corner” on COVID, while Biden predicts a “dark winter.” On another front, Trump warns Biden’s health care plan will lead to socialized medicine; Biden promises private insurance isn’t going anywhere.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Travel on Thanksgiving? Pass the COVID
Staying home in your bubble is the safest advice, but family get-togethers, especially at the holidays, mean an awful lot. Even Dr. Anthony Fauci has gone back and forth on whether to have his daughters fly in for Thanksgiving.
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.
KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: A Little Good News and Some Bad on COVID-19
Glimmers of hope are beginning to appear in the fight against the coronavirus, such as a decreasing death rate. But there’s not-so-good news, too, including a push for “herd immunity,” which could result in millions more deaths. Meanwhile, the Trump administration doubles down on work requirements for Medicaid. Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times, Paige Winfield Cunningham of The Washington Post and Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Plus, for extra credit, the panelists recommend their favorite health policy stories of the week they think you should read, too.
Aunque el destino de ACA es incierto, la inscripción ya comienza. Y hay cosas nuevas
Frente a una pandemia, un desempleo sin precedentes y unos costos inciertos para los tratamientos de COVID-19, las aseguradoras han reaccionado, en general, bajando las primas.
Different Takes: Lessons On Missteps, Mental Health During The Pandemic
Editorial pages focus on how policies are impacting the health of the country.
Research Roundup: COVID; Engineered T Cells
Each week, KHN compiles a selection of recently released health policy studies and briefs.
Opinion writers weigh in on these public health issues and others.
School Reopening Chaos Continues
Boston cancels in-person instruction for high-needs students. Also, California tallies 269,000 homeless K-12 students and how a Wisconsin COVID surge is tied to partying college students.
2 Died After Weeklong Event At N.C. Church That Drew At Least 1,000
In news from other states: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy goes into self-quarantine; as many as 3,073 people in Kentucky may have died from COVID so far; New York braces for second wave; and more.
Brazil’s President Rejects Rival’s Decision To Purchase China’s Vaccine
News reports are from Brazil, China, South Korea, France, Spain, Italy, and Czech Republic.