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Russian Data Shows Vaccine Produces Immune Response
Russian scientists published the first public data on the “Sputnik V” vaccine that purportedly shows it is safe and produces an immune response. There is no evidence on whether it prevents coronavirus infections.
New York Will Test The Dead For COVID
New state regulations require more testing for people with symptoms, as well as people who weren’t tested before they died. Other news about testing, as well.
Australia Expects To Get First Vaccine Batches In January
Government leaders in Australia and the United Kingdom talk about an early 2021 timeline in which those nations should receive AstraZeneca’s vaccine, viewed as a front runner in the global race.
Vaccine Rhetoric Dominates Trump, Biden Election Sparring
In a news conference Monday, President Donald Trump lashed out at vaccine confidence questions raised by his election opponents and hinted at an upcoming “surprise.” And Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden says he’d choose an effective vaccine over an election win.
Harris Urges Americans To Listen To Scientists, Not Trump, On Vaccine
The Democratic vice presidential candidate said told CNN that “I would not trust Donald Trump” about the reliability of a potential coronavirus vaccine, with his re-election at stake.
Time To Prepare For Fall’s Anticipated ‘Surge 2.0,’ Experts Warn
After the last holiday weekend of summer and school reopening, public health experts warily eye coronavirus stats for an expected spike. Cases could peak a few weeks after Election Day. And a new model forecasts that the U.S. could reach 400,000 deaths by January.
Rival Vaccine Makers Band Together For Safety Pledge
Nine pharmaceutical companies are expected to sign a statement intended to reassure the public that they will not seek premature approval of COVID-19 vaccines due to pressure from the Trump administration.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Behind The Byline: ‘At Least I Got the Shot’
Check out KHN’s video series — Behind the Byline: How the Story Got Made. Come along as journalists and producers offer an insider’s view of health care coverage that does not quit.
‘An Arm and a Leg’: She Tangled With Health Insurers for 25 Years — And Loved It
When people had a health insurance headache, these two words were a relief: “Call Barbara.” No problem was too big, or too small, she’d fix it.
With Schools Starting Online, Vaccinations Head for Recess
Traditionally, requirements that kids undergo certain immunizations before attending school have been a critical public health tool. Health officials are scrambling to make sure children don’t fall through the cracks.
Altered Mindsets: Marijuana Is Making Its Mark on Ballots in Red States
Voters in Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota and several other conservative-leaning states will decide in November whether to legalize medical or recreational marijuana.
¿Puede este fin de semana de vacaciones disparar otra ola de casos de COVID?
El doctor Anthony Fauci advirtió el miércoles 2 de septiembre que los estadounidenses deben tener cuidado para evitar otro aumento en las tasas de infección.
Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed
Each week, KHN finds longer stories for you to sit back and enjoy. This week’s selections include stories on CTE, typhus, the 1918 flu pandemic, garbage, parenting, school and more.
After 100 COVID-Free Days, Thailand Reports Positive Case
Global pandemic developments are also reported out of South Africa, Mexico and Venezuela.
Opinion writers weigh in on these public health issues and others.
San Quentin Dentists Contributed To COVID Spread
California authorities shut down the prison’s dental clinic, citing its role in spreading coronavirus in the facility.
COVID Hits More States In A Big Way
COVID news from across the country, including about an FBI raid at a Pennsylvania nursing home.
Police Use Of ‘Spit Hoods’ Criticized After Man’s Suffocation in Rochester
Seven officers have been suspended after Wednesday’s release of the body camera footage that showed Rochester, New York, police putting a “spit hood” over a distressed black man’s head. The encounter happened in March after Daniel Prude, 41, left a hospital during a mental health crisis. He died.
State Auditors Team Up To Monitor COVID Data Reporting Accuracy
The state auditors will look at how health officials collect and report data about COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths, in an effort to promote consistency.