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Midwest States Are Latest Regional Area To Form Coalition To Reopen Economy

Seven Midwestern governors are banding together to plan a way to gracefully restart their economies, stressing that they'll take "a fact-based, data-driven approach." The neighbors' partnership is just the latest -- following in the footsteps of West and East Coast states -- in a tacit agreement that disease knows no state boundaries. Meanwhile, some Americans grow weary of the shutdown, but a majority worry that states will reopen too soon.

By brilabuskes

April 17, 2020
By Keeping Conversations Informal With Economic Panel, Trump Can Circumvent Transparency Laws

The Federal Advisory Committee Act requires outside advisory committees to hold open meetings and issue public reports, but since the conversations with members of the economic panel are being characterized as casual, they don't have to be recorded. Notably, the White House also avoided the term “committee” in its announcement. In other news on the Trump administration's to the crisis: the president's WHO decision draws backlash, Trump's former personal attorney released from prison early amid virus fears, Dr. Anthony Fauci's popularity soars, and more.

By brilabuskes

April 17, 2020
Trump Releases 3-Phase Plan To Reopen Country, But Admits Governors Are At The Wheel

“We are not opening all at once, but one careful step at a time,” President Donald Trump said. The plan leans heavily on the idea that some states that have not been as hard-hit can reopen quicker than hot spots. Trump also walked back prior claims that he has "total" authority on lifting shut-down measures. “You’re going to call your own shots,” he told governors on a call to discuss the guidelines.

By brilabuskes

April 17, 2020
Viewpoints: Other Diseases Will Flourish As Efforts Focus On COVID-19; Unclear Numbers On Testing Harm Understanding Of Disease’s Spread

Opinion writers weigh in on these pandemic topics and others.

By janicelkff

April 17, 2020
First Edition: April 17, 2020

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

By brilabuskes

April 17, 2020
Research Roundup: Antibiotic Use In Children; Lung Screening Programs; C Auris In Nursing Facilities; And More

Each week, KHN compiles a selection of recently released health policy studies and briefs.

By brilabuskes

April 16, 2020
Race For A Cure Is So Scattershot And Rushed That It Could Backfire, Experts Warn

Scientists around the world have dropped everything to work on a COVID-19 cure, but that's not always the most successful strategy. “It’s a cacophony — it’s not an orchestra. There’s no conductor,” said Derek Angus, chair of the department of critical care medicine at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. In other news, a potential treatment sets off a diplomatic war and doctors start focusing on blood clots' role in the disease.

By brilabuskes

April 16, 2020
It’s Not Just Coughing And Sneezing: Experts Say Talking Is Enough To Produce Droplets That Could Infect

The question of whether the coronavirus can be “aerosolized” has stirred controversy for weeks, with many people focusing on coughing and sneezing. But a new study shows that even speaking closely to someone is enough to do it. In other science and innovation news: organ damage, obesity, diabetic patients, UV light, social distancing, and more.

By brilabuskes

April 16, 2020
For UnitedHealth, Coronavirus Costs Have Been Offset By The Cancellations Of Routine Medical Appointments

The report from one of the nation's major insurers reveals the complicated impact that the coronavirus is having on the health system.

By brilabuskes

April 16, 2020
Pharmacy Chains Won’t Face Charges In Sprawling Bellwether Opioid Lawsuits, Appeals Court Rules

A U.S. appeals court rules that large pharmacy chains, like CVS, Rite-Aid and Walgreens, will not face liability charges in ongoing opioid litigation for their alleged role in the opioid epidemic as dispensaries. Many cities, counties and states have joined together to sue drug makers, wholesalers, and pharmacies--though progress on the cases filed in Ohio have slowed due to the pandemic. In drug-related news, hospices have trouble disposing of opioids once a patient has died.

By brilabuskes

April 16, 2020
Perspectives: Pros, Cons On Trump’s Decision To Defund WHO; Meticulous Reopening Approach Of Germany’s Chancellor Offers Guidelines For Other Countries

Editorial page writers express views on these pandemic issues and others.

By janicelkff

April 16, 2020
California To Give Aid To Immigrants Living In Country Illegally Who Have Been Hurt By Coronavirus

“We feel a deep sense of gratitude for people that are in fear of deportations that are still addressing essential needs of tens of millions of Californians,” said Gov. Gavin Newsom, who noted 10% of the state’s workforce are immigrants living in the country illegally who paid more than $2.5 billion in state and local taxes last year.

By brilabuskes

April 16, 2020
Reinstatement Of Captain Crozier? Navy Investigates His Firing, Possible Return To USS Theodore Roosevelt

Adm. Michael Gilday, chief of naval operations, is reviewing whether he can reinstate Captain Brett Crozier, who is in isolation on Guam with the coronavirus. Crozier was removed from command on April 2 for writing a letter asking for help for his crew that went viral. Either way, President Donald Trump could overrule the admiral's decision. Other military news is on ways organizations are supporting troops, as well.

By brilabuskes

April 16, 2020
Circuit Court Allows Texas To Provide Medical Abortions, But Other States Pose New Legal Challenges

More than half a dozen states tried to ban abortions during the pandemic, deeming them nonessential procedures. While a circuit court is allowing some procedures to proceed in Texas, cases brought by other state's providers might end up before the Supreme Court. News is reported on how women are being forced to travel long distances, as well.

By brilabuskes

April 16, 2020
Number Of Meat Workers Testing Positive For COVID-19 Skyrockets

More than 500 employees working at a Smithfield facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, tested positive. Meat plants across the country have been worried about having to close as workers get sick.

By brilabuskes

April 16, 2020
Countries Wary Of Criticism Surrounding Pandemic Response Silence Critics, Human Rights Advocates Say; Fights Against AIDS, Other Diseases Begin To Suffer

Media outlets report on news from Thailand, Cambodia, Philippines, Hungary, India, China, South Korea and Kyrgyzstan, as well.

By brilabuskes

April 16, 2020
Weekend Lockdowns Extended By Navajo Nation; Farm Belt States With Voluntary Social Distancing Start To See Spike In Cases

Media outlets report on news from Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Nebraska, Vermont, New Hampshire, Michigan, Iowa, Florida, California, District of Columbia, Wisconsin, Texas, and Massachusetts.

By brilabuskes

April 16, 2020
Could A Saliva Test Modeled After 23 And Me Kits Be The Answer To Nationwide Shortages?

The FDA approved saliva tests, but experts say there remains some question as to whether the levels of virus in the saliva would be high enough to be reliably detected. Meanwhile, scientists wonder if the power of CRISPR could be tapped to help with testing. In other news: CT scans could offer a quick diagnosis, antibody tests hold clues to exposure, Abbott launches another test, and more.

By brilabuskes

April 16, 2020
New York Nurses Association To Sue Over Lack Of Protective Gear In First Legal Action Of Its Kind In Outbreak

Because of widespread protective-gear shortages, nurses across the country have been asked to wear the same masks, gowns, face shields and other equipment for days on end. Health care providers have been vocal about the issue since the outbreak began, but the New York State Nurses Association's case is the first taken to the courts. In other news on health-care workers: wealthy hospitals woo providers; front-line workers report on nightmarish scenarios; a look at how doctor's offices struggle amid crisis; and more.

By brilabuskes

April 16, 2020
Small Business Funds Stipulated In CARES Act Nearly Depleted, But Lawmakers At Impasse Over Supplementing It

Administration officials and congressional Republicans have pushed for a quick infusion of cash to keep the program going but Democrats have demanded that any legislation includes more money for health systems, food aid and testing efforts.

By brilabuskes

April 16, 2020

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