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Congress Moves To Supplement Small Business Aid, Send More Funds To Hospitals And Expand Testing

After tense negotiations between Democrats and White House representatives, the Senate passed a $484 billion coronavirus relief bill. Democrats claimed a victory in securing more money for health systems and expanded testing, along with the funds to supplement the depleted small business fund. What's next? Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) slams the brakes on any talks of additional stimulus packages even as Democrats pitch a next stop-gap measure.

By brilabuskes

April 22, 2020
Pandemic Effects Start To Reverberate Across 2020 Battlegrounds, Re-Shaping Election In More Ways Than One

Political science experts say that the number of states in play in the 2020 presidential election is expanding amid the economic devastation of the pandemic. Meanwhile, COVID-19 cases are being linked with in-person voting in Wisconsin's primary, which may bolster the push for mail-in-voting.

By brilabuskes

April 22, 2020
Much-Hyped Malaria Drug Linked To Higher Rates Of Death In VA Study

More than 27% of patients treated with hydroxychloroquine died, compared with an 11.4% death rate in those not treated with the drugs. The Veterans Affairs study results came as the National Institutes of Health released guidance on coronavirus treatment, saying there is not enough data for or against the vast majority of the medicines, including the combination of hydroxychloroquine and the antibiotic azithromycin.

By brilabuskes

April 22, 2020
First At-Home Virus Test Granted Emergency Approval From FDA, But Consumers Still Need Doctor’s Order

LabCorp says its nasal swab test will be available first to health care workers and first responders. The kit will cost $119, which consumers will have to pay out of pocket and ask their insurer for reimbursement. “This is not a game-changer, but it’s potentially another piece of the large and rather messy puzzle we’re assembling to test enough people to stop Covid-19,” Dr. Sheldon Campbell, of Yale, tells The New York Times. But experts still caution that the tests can be inaccurate. Meanwhile, without a national strategy, testing across the country is still completely uneven.

By brilabuskes

April 22, 2020
Coalition Of Attorneys General Ask 3M To Help Prevent Price Gouging On Masks

"While 3M has committed to maintain the same prices for N95 respirators, others in the marketplace are charging unconscionable prices," the attorneys general wrote, requesting that 3M stop doing business with distributors that violate the company's policies. In other preparedness news: FEMA's missteps, fact checking claims that President Donald Trump shipped masks to China, ventilator production, and personal protective gear.

By brilabuskes

April 22, 2020
Trump, Cuomo Meet In Person To Talk Testing After Weeks Of Quarreling With And Praising Each Other

Both President Donald Trump and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) -- who have displayed their tumultuous relationship through the pandemic -- had good things to say about the conversation. Cuomo said that one of their main focuses was increasing federal support for testing in the states. Meanwhile, Cuomo says that New York will reopen on a rolling schedule, with some parts of the state lifting restrictions earlier than other hard-hit areas.

By brilabuskes

April 22, 2020
Influential Conservative Leaders Quietly Fanning The Flames Of Protesters’ Shut-Down Anger

FreedomWorks and Tea Party Patriots, groups that played pivotal roles in the beginning of Tea Party protests starting more than a decade ago, are driving turnout to current protests over states' stay-at-home orders. Even though polls show a majority of Americans are more concerned about reopening the country too quickly than they are about the damage to the economy, the protests have been grabbing national attention and tend to break along partisan lines.

By brilabuskes

April 22, 2020
As States Start To Plan To Reopen, Big Questions Remain: Who’s Contagious, Who’s Immune And Who’s At Risk

As death and hospitalization numbers start to plateau or stabilize in certain parts of the country, state leaders begin to think about a path forward. But, as many experts have said it recent weeks, it won't be like flipping on a light switch. And the big unknowns could upend any of those plans.

By brilabuskes

April 22, 2020
A Perfect Storm: Southern States Reopening Both Lag In Testing And Are Less Prepared To Handle A Surge

Georgia's decision to aggressively reopen kicked off a southern wave of governors who want to lift restrictions. But experts warn that the very states rushing to lift business restrictions are the ones who stand to be hit hardest by relaxing shut-down measures too early. Meanwhile, Attorney General William Barr suggests he may take legal action against any state that goes "too far" with stay-at-home orders.

By brilabuskes

April 22, 2020
‘Nobody Knows The Truth’: Without Widespread Testing, Scientists Flying Blind On Infection And Mortality Rates

Early experiments with antibody testing in California reveal that the number of cases are far, far greater than the official count. But that doesn't mean those numbers will play out across the country. Scientists are starting to think about testing incentives--like cash rewards--as they try to figure out ways to get the best samples possible.

By brilabuskes

April 22, 2020
The Missing Deaths: Autopsies Uncover Hidden Victims From Early February; Year-Over-Year Data Reveal Uncounted

New information from two individuals who died at home in early- and mid-February suggest that the virus was likely circulating in the country earlier than officials thought. Meanwhile, a look at year-over-year fatality data reveals that there are likely thousands of COVID-19 deaths that aren't getting counted. Meanwhile, CDC Director Robert Redfield warns it's likely the winter surge will be worse because it will coincide with the flu season.

By brilabuskes

April 22, 2020
Viewpoints: Immigrants Can’t Harm Public Health In U.S., So Why The Distraction?; Testing Plan Needs To Surface Before Economy Reopens

Editorial pages focus on these pandemic topics and others.

By janicelkff

April 22, 2020
First Edition: April 22, 2020

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.

By brilabuskes

April 22, 2020
Perspectives: Hints That Remdesivir Works Against Coronavirus A Lot More Tenuous Than Investors Seem To Believe

Read recent commentaries about drug-cost issues.

By brilabuskes

April 21, 2020
Pharma Urged To Put Financial Considerations On The Back Burner In The Fight Against COVID-19

Read about the biggest pharmaceutical development and pricing stories from the past week in KHN's Prescription Drug Watch roundup.

By brilabuskes

April 21, 2020
Efforts To Address Hardest Hit Black, Latino Communities Hamstrung By Generations Of Distrust In Health System

Data show that black Americans are infected and dying in disproportionate numbers. But for a community that has been mistreated and exploited by the health system for centuries, it can be difficult to then turn to those very institutions for help. Advocates say directed communication is key to helping the vulnerable group.

By brilabuskes

April 21, 2020
Extremist Groups Tapping Into Anger Over Shutdown Measures As Protests Continue Across Country

Protesters are turning out in the streets to rally against governors' stay-at-home measures, and state and local officials are trying to strike a balance of discouraging the gatherings while not inflaming concerns over civil liberties. More news is reported from Wyoming, Pennsylvania, Michigan and California.

By brilabuskes

April 21, 2020
Unemployment Funds Quickly Depleting As States Try To Deal With Historic Surge Of Applicants

Nearly half of U.S. states have logged double-digit percentage declines in their trust-fund balances since the end of February. Meanwhile, unemployment aid offered by Congress's $2.2 trillion package creates a tough situation for some businesses whose employees are better off filing for benefits. And some citizens won't be getting stimulus checks because their spouse is an immigrant.

By brilabuskes

April 21, 2020
Perspectives: Pros, Cons Of Attempts To Reopen America Now Without More Testing; Country Needs Leadership That Will Feed Starving People

Opinion writers express views about these pandemic issues and others.

By janicelkff

April 21, 2020
Nursing Homes On Financial Edge Could Be Wiped Out By Coronavirus Crisis

Many nursing homes in the U.S. are fighting against two crises: the pandemic that is sickening and killing residents, as well as the possibility of bankruptcy. Other nursing home-related news is reported out of Michigan, California, Louisiana and Nevada.

By brilabuskes

April 21, 2020

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