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GOP Speakers Praise Trump For ‘Quick Action And Leadership’ On COVID
Republicans speaking Monday night at the party’s convention met criticism of the president’s actions on the coronavirus response head-on, arguing that he helped turn the tide on the pandemic and saved thousands of lives.
In Heated Exchange With Lawmakers, Postal Leader Defends Changes
“I am not engaged in sabotaging the election,” Postmaster General Louis DeJoy told a House committee, but President Donald Trump again Monday lashed out at Democrats’ push to have more people vote by mail.
Census Results Affect States’ Health Spending
In 2017 alone, Census data helped direct $1.1 trillion in Medicaid and CHIP spending, according to the George Washington University Institute for Public Policy.
White House Pressure For Fast-Tracked Vaccine Collides With Safety Warnings
While President Donald Trump accuses the FDA of dragging its feet on vaccine approval, public health experts urge against prematurely authorizing a vaccine. Meanwhile, AstraZeneca denies that it is discussing emergency use authorization for its experimental vaccine. And at the center of the storm is a political newbie, FDA Commissioner Steven Hahn.
EPA Approves Use Of Long-Lasting COVID Disinfectant In Texas
Texas sought emergency approval from the EPA for the use of SurfaceWise2. Texas-based American Airlines and two branches of Total Orthopedics Sports & Spine will now be able to use it.
FDA’s Authorization Of Convalescent Plasma Launches Torrent Of Questions
Does it really work? Is the move politically motivated? Dr. Stephen Hahn, head of the FDA, defended his agency against the second charge, while global scientific experts raise concerns about the first.
As U.S. Sees Hopeful Decline Of Cases, Some States Report Troubling Numbers
The daily tally of COVID cases hit the lowest level in more than two months on Sunday, marking the ninth straight day with fewer than 50,000 new cases. But the outbreak is still haunting the heartland.
First Case Of Person Contracting COVID Twice Is Documented
Genetic testing shows that a Hong Kong man was reinfected with the coronavirus. While there have been anecdotal reports of such cases previously, this new evidence offers important information for scientists studying COVID-19 immunity.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
They Pledged to Donate Rights to Their COVID Vaccine, Then Sold Them to Pharma
Advocates of cheap and widely available vaccines thought the pandemic might change business as usual. They were wrong.
Wildfires Provide Another Reason to Mask Up
As the long U.S. fire season gets underway, it’s even more important for Western residents to have a good face mask. Unfortunately, most of the masks we’re wearing for COVID-19 aren’t great for smoke.
Veteran’s Appendectomy Launches Excruciating Months-Long Battle Over Bill
An uninsured Colorado man owed $80,232 after two surgeries — the second to correct a complication from the first. After months of negotiating with the hospital, he still owes far more than most insurers would pay for the surgery he had.
Analysis: You’ve Checked for Fever. Now, What’s Your Risk Tolerance?
Getting out of our bunkers doesn’t mean throwing caution to the wind.
Los incendios forestales son otra razón para usar máscaras
El humo de más de 300 incendios forestales en California está asfixiando a mucha gente en el centro y norte del estado y expandiendo sustancias tóxicas en el aire.
Is Cuomo Directive to Blame for Nursing Home COVID Deaths, as US Official Claims?
New York’s governor directed nursing homes to take COVID patients. But is it fair to say he “forced” them to do so, or that his directive led to the deaths of thousands of elderly residents? Most public health experts say no.
Cómo Florida drenó su sistema de salud pública y le abrió la puerta a COVID
A medida que la nación empezó a drenar su sistema de salud pública, personal y fondos cayeron más rápidamente en este estado, dejándolo desprotegido para la peor crisis de salud en un siglo.
Viewpoints: Trump, Ostrich Or Hero?; Tough Days Ahead For The FDA
Editorial pages focus on these pandemic issues and others.
How The Globe Is Faring: Germany Stages Concert To Study Mass-Event Spread
Developments in the global pandemic are reported from Germany, Austria, the United Kingdom, Iran, France, Brazil, India, Lebanon, Italy, New Zealand, South Korea, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mexico, Japan and other nations.
Different Takes: Treat Essential Workers Like They’re Essential; Medicine Fails People Of Mixed Race
Editorial pages focus on these public health topics and others.
Mask Mandates Prove Effective In Oklahoma
The Oklahoman reports that state data shows cities with mask mandates nearly cut by half the number of new virus infections after three weeks. Other news from around the nation comes from Wisconsin, Montana, South Dakota, Texas, California, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Kansas, Mississippi, Georgia, Illinois, Arizona, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico and North Dakota.