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Trump Disputes Birx’s Assessment Of Outbreak’s Dangerous Phase
While characterizing the coronavirus pandemic as “receding” and “under control,” President Donald Trump reinforced a pattern of criticizing his own public health officials after Dr. Deborah Birx delivered a more dire warning.
National Guard’s Pandemic Aid To States Extended But At Higher Cost
President Donald Trump reauthorized the mission of National Guard members deployed across the U.S. to help with coronavirus response efforts. He also reduced funding though, requiring state governments to contribute millions a month to the costs.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Readers and Tweeters Defend Human — And Animal — Rights
Kaiser Health News gives readers a chance to comment on a recent batch of stories.
When Green Means Stop: How Safety Messages Got So Muddled
Philadelphia is in the “restricted green” reopening phase. What does that mean? And why does the U.S. have so many different pandemic safety rules?
Covered California anuncia una baja récord en las primas para 2021
Covered California brinda cobertura a aproximadamente 1.5 millones de californianos que compran su propio seguro. Alrededor del 90% de ellos reciben asistencia financiera.
Listen: ACA Heading to Supreme Court — Again
KHN’s Julie Rovner joins “SCOTUStalk” podcast host Amy Howe to examine the justices’ upcoming review of the Affordable Care Act. The latest challenge to the health law by Republican state officials is expected to be heard by the court in the fall, perhaps even on Election Day.
California GOP Consultant Rues ‘Big Mistake’ That Led to Family’s COVID Infections
Richard Costigan, a well-respected fixture in state Capitol circles, has detailed his family’s ongoing experiences with COVID-19 on social media after catching the virus — he surmises — at a backyard gathering. The former Schwarzenegger aide wants people to know this virus doesn’t care who you are.
Listen: NPR Interview About Less Lethal Weapons That Can Maim Or Kill
NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with Jay Hancock of KHN about an investigation into the use of so-called less-lethal munitions — such as rubber bullets and bean bags — at protests, and why they’ve never been regulated.
Opinion writers weigh in on opening schools, testing, sports and other pandemic issues.
Editorial pages focus on these pandemic issues and others.
Study: Lockdown Slowed Spread In Rhode Island; Many Still At Risk, Though
State news from Rhode Island, Georgia, California, Texas and Louisiana.
How States Are Faring: Worst Week For Florida’s Deaths
With COVID cases and deaths up in many states, media reports come from Florida, Illinois, Arkansas, Michigan and parts of the West.
And In Pan-Global Pandemic News . . .
Singapore makes visitors wear electronic tracking tags, Berliners wants to party and the minks in Spain get coronavirus and scientists study why. Other news, too, from around the globe.
Justice Ginsburg’s Cancer Recurrence Diagnosed Months Ago
Personal health issues are reported about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. And the first person to receive a face transplant dies.
Separate Salmonella Outbreaks Linked To Red Onions, Backyard Poultry
Also: Colorado tackles racism; homicides spike in large cities; Maine battles rabies outbreak; the anniversary of the El Paso, Texas, shooting; West Nile virus; and more.
New Care Facilities For Cancer Treatments, Areas Hard Hit By Pandemic
Other health industry news on bonuses for executives, the Provider Relief Fund, cancer treatments, health insurers and more.
Authorities Try To Track Down Cruise Passengers After COVID Outbreak
Hundreds may have been exposed to those aboard the MS Roald Amundsen, officials say. In other public health news: a D.C. priest contracts COVID after preaching against it; Latinx communities suffer in the pandemic; the lack of health literacy; and more.
A NFL coach tests positive, and a few college players threaten to boycott games. But there is some good news: Drew Brees, the New Orleans Saints quarterback, has stopped licking his fingers.
COVID Hitting Colleges Not Even Fully Open Yet
A broad survey of universities reveals that the coronavirus has already affected the institutions — even before classes have resumed. The schools struggle with how to cope.