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Iowa Warned To Pull Back Amid Spike While COVID Cases Down In Sun Belt
The White House coronavirus task force urges Iowa leaders to take further steps to control the state’s outbreak. Meanwhile, in most Southern and Western states that reported a huge summer spike, new cases are down.
US To Go It Alone On COVID Vaccine, Spurns WHO-Led Global Consortium
The Trump administration announced that the United States will not join an international efforts — led by the World Health Organization with nearly every other nation involved — to develop and distribute a coronavirus vaccine.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Health Officials Worry Nation’s Not Ready for COVID-19 Vaccine
As the nation awaits a vaccine to end the pandemic, local health departments say they lack the staff, money, tools ― and a unified plan ― to distribute, administer and track millions of vaccines, most of which will require two doses. Dozens of doctors, nurses and health officials interviewed by KHN and The Associated Press expressed their concern and frustration over federal shortcomings.
When the Pandemic Closes Your Gym, ‘Come for the Party, Stay for the Workout’
As gyms throughout New York City had to close because of the coronavirus pandemic, some trainers just moved outdoors to the parks.
Fauci Says COVID Vaccine Trials Could End Early If Results Are Overwhelming
The nation’s top infectious disease official is confident that an independent panel will base vaccine approval on science, not politics.
Turistas llevan dólares, y COVID, a las islas del Caribe estadounidense
La pandemia de COVID-19 ha enfrentado los intereses económicos con las guías de salud pública en dos islas cuyas economías dependen en gran parte del turismo.
Fauci dice que una vacuna contra COVID podría estar lista antes de lo esperado
El experto en enfermedades infecciosas de más alto rango en el país dice que esto podría ocurrir si los ensayos clínicos en curso producen resultados abrumadoramente positivos.
Listen: Control of U.S. Senate Could Hinge on Obamacare Positions
KHN senior Colorado correspondent Markian Hawryluk joined KUNC’s Erin O’Toole on “Colorado Edition” to discuss how the growing favorability of the Affordable Care Act could play a role in determining who wins control of the U.S. Senate this fall.
Viewpoints: CDC Quit Trying To Defeat COVID; Distrust In Science Is Spreading
Opinion writers weigh in on these public health issues and others.
How The World Is Faring: Indonesia Also Battles Flood Of Medical Waste
Global news is from Indonesia, Hong Kong, France, Poland, Russia, Portugal, India, Australia, Spain and Canada.
Editorial pages focus on these public health issues and others.
Overdose Deaths In San Francisco Rose 70% Last Year; This Year May Be Worse
Other topics in the news: vaping; orthostatic hypotension; and radioactive fallout from a nuclear test in 1945.
Calif. Chicken Plant Closes For Cleaning; Georgia Extends Restrictions on Businesses
Media outlets report on news from California, Georgia, Arizona, Michigan and Virginia.
COVID Worries, Heat Add To Growing List Of Problems Following Hurricane Laura
As temperatures soar higher than 100 degrees, 300,000 households and businesses in Louisiana remain without power. People seek shelter in evacuation centers and hotels.
More Schools Open; Colleges Remain A Trouble Spot
Florida students returned to in-person classes as President Trump’s new pandemic adviser labels parents’ concerns as “hysterical.” COVID outbreaks continue on college campuses.
Virus Wreaks Havoc On Undocumented Immigrants Without Health Insurance
It’s difficult to track how many undocumented immigrants have tested positive for COVID-19. Many live in crowded homes with multiple generations of families or work at jobs where possible exposure to the virus is high, WBUR reports.
More Research Emphasizes Aerosol Transmission Of COVID
A summary of the latest research on COVID and other health issues, mostly COVID.
Two Studies: Saliva Tests For Virus Deemed Reliable
The rich and connected get faster test results with “concierge medical practices.” Other testing news is from Las Vegas, which is conducting a testing surge.
Visiting To Resume At Federal Prisons
Inmates who are not in isolation or quarantine will be allowed two visitors a month with social distancing rules in effect. Prison news is on Georgia’s efforts to cut costs and COVID cases in Tennessee and West Virginia.