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PPE Shortage Could Last Years Without Strategic Plan, Experts Warn
The rolling shortages of personal protective gear continue even in hospitals, as buyers look directly for manufacturers — often through a maze of companies that have sprung up overnight.
Opinion writers weigh in on how to help end the pandemic and other health issues.
Perspectives: Congress, We’re All Tired, So Forget Recess; Debate About College Football Is Insane
Editorial pages focus on these pandemic topics and others.
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 children’s mental health, the New York City subway, quarantine envy, poverty, AIDS quilts, Kamala Harris, former NFL player Josh Morgan and more.
Sun Belt States See Uptick In Nursing Home Deaths; Texas Limits Visits At Care Facilities
Media outlets report on news from Florida, Mississippi, Texas, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Georgia, Wyoming, Oklahoma, Idaho and Hawaii.
Global news is from New Zealand, North Korea, South Korea, England, Belgium, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Cameroon, Nigeria, Morocco and others, as well.
NCAA Doctors Express Dismay About Football Conferences’ Plans To Play
In other news, the NCAA canceled all Division 1 fall championships and Joe Montana says he would have opted not to play.
Study: Newborns With More Body Fat At Higher Risk Of Childhood Obesity
In other public health news: wildfires in the West, the opioid epidemic, psoriasis drugs, plant-based meat alternatives and more.
False Claims About COVID, Conspiracy Theories Hinder Latinos’ Medical Care
According to the CDC, Hispanics in the U.S. are four times more likely than non-Hispanic white people to be hospitalized because of COVID-19. In other public health news: why was no one ready for COVID-19?; a lung transplant survivor tells her tale; and more.
Schools: Idaho Looks To Take Away Local Districts’ Authority; Wyoming Teachers’ Tests
Schools news is from Idaho, Wyoming, Oklahoma, New York, California, Texas, Massachusetts and other states, as well.
‘We’ve Got To Pull Together,’ Fauci Tells Matthew McConaughey In Instagram Interview
The Oscar winner peppered the infectious disease specialist with questions during a 40-minute talk. In other public health news: the FDA issues another alert about hand sanitizers; this year’s 9/11 memorial won’t include the beams of light; and more.
Virus Detection: Monitoring Colorado Wastewater; Contact Tracing On Reservations
Regional officials employ tools like wastewater testing, contract tracing and testing to identify and combat viral outbreaks.
Depression, Suicidal Thoughts Are On The Rise For Young Adults Ages 18-24
The CDC survey, which was taken between June 24 and 30, also found a surge of anxiety and substance abuse, with more than 40% of those polled saying they experienced a mental or behavioral health condition connected to the pandemic.
Prisoner Reportedly Hangs Himself With Mask; Chili’s ‘Enforcer’ Attacked
Other news on masks also includes airline passengers and more CDC guidelines.
‘Teamwork Environment’ Helped Prepare Rural Hospitals For COVID-19
Meanwhile, changes to data reporting continue to be a thorn in hospitals’ sides. Also in the news: behavioral health, Banner Health, Teladoc, Livongo and more.
Indiana City’s Top Medical Researcher Resigns, Cites Mayor’s Meddling
The epidemiologist says Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness is pushing schools to open too early. News is on allegations about undercounting of health care worker deaths and more.
Track The Vaccine Race: 25 In Human Trials, Many More In Development
The Washington Post and CNN both offer up handy graphics explaining the status of and science behind nearly 200 experimental vaccines so far proposed. But the lack of diversity in those clinical trials raises concerns.
Attempts At Herd Immunity Not Working In Sweden, Evidence Shows
Other coronavirus research news is reported on blood plasma treatments and surface transmission.
No COVID Vaccine Copays, U.S. Health Officials Say
The U.S. government is working with insurers and pharmaceutical companies to pick up the costs of vaccinations. But even with no out-of-pocket expenses, will enough Americans get the shot? And can enough be manufactured?
Trump Campaign Feeling Better About President’s Handling Of Crisis
Political aides were nervous that President Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus threatened his re-election chances. Now they are more optimistic. And the candidate says he will deliver his acceptance speech from the White House.