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As the anniversary of the global pandemic declaration nears, health experts warn that restrictions passed in the wake of covid-19 will only make it tougher for the public health system to respond when the next virus attacks: “One day we’re going to have a ... pandemic far worse than covid, and we’ll look to the government to protect us, but it’ll have its hands behind its back and a blindfold on.”
Gov. Gavin Newsom, who promised to cease doing business with Walgreens over its decision to restrict distribution of abortion pills, followed through by canceling the state's $54 million contract with the pharmacy giant. Separately, Alaska legislators are critical of the state Attorney General's letter pressuring Walgreens.
A broker on an online crime forum claimed to have records on 170,000 DC Health Link customers and was offering them for sale for an unspecified amount, AP reported. In other news: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) was hospitalized after a fall.
The curtain raised Wednesday on the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic's hearings into the covid origins, with theories about a possible lab leak discussed. Dr. Robert Redfield, who was the director of the CDC during the Trump administration, suggested lawmakers should limit or ban scientific research that alters pathogens.
President Joe Biden will unveil his proposed budget for fiscal 2024 Thursday during a visit to Pennsylvania. It is viewed largely as a marker ahead of the 2024 presidential campaign. News outlets report on outlines of his plans for Medicare and drug prices that have been sketched out in the lead up. Meanwhile, Republican lawmakers propose Medicaid cuts in ongoing spending negotiations.
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USA Today says springtime has arrived roughly three weeks ahead of its usual schedule, and in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, it's actually four weeks early — impacting allergy sufferers. ABC News covers data showing longer allergy seasons are hitting 170 different cities.
Two others in the group were found dead Tuesday in Matamoros after the group traveled there Friday for a medical procedure. A White House spokesman demanded justice for the victims. Meanwhile, CNN highlights the risks of medical tourism in Mexico.
The New York Times says the state has "quietly undergone a street-level transformation" when it comes to approving medical marijuana, but on Tuesday, voters turned down the option to fully legalize the drug. Also: stiffer drug penalties considered in North Carolina, paid medical leave in Colorado, and more.
The goal is to help those with a low income after their baby is born, AP notes, and it's said to be the culmination of a two-year effort to convince a majority of the Republican-controlled House to provide the aid. Separately, there's progress on Medicaid expansion in North Carolina.
A Medscape survey of physicians highlights the mental health issues health workers suffer, with doctors twice as likely as the general population to actually attempt suicide. Medscape itself notes a doctor's specialty affects the risk of suicidal thoughts and depression.
News outlets cover a push to restrict abortion rights in Florida, with a proposed ban on the procedure after six weeks of pregnancy. Politico reports the bill would offer exemptions for victims of rape or incest "if they can provide official proof of the crime." Meanwhile, Texas' abortion ban faces criticism.
The Biden administration says it will ease its covid testing requirements for flyers from China now that the winter covid surge has abated. Other pandemic news relates to vaccines, deaths, and long covid.
A special panel convened by House Republicans to investigate the origins of the covid pandemic is set to hold its first day of hearings Wednesday, with three scheduled witnesses who have supported the theory that the virus may have accidentally escaped from a China laboratory.
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Editorial writers discuss these public health topics.
Though the bill, which will be heard by a House panel Wednesday, to amend Title IX is called the "Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act," The Hill notes the bill demands recognition of sex as that labeled at birth. That would include trans men. Separately, Georgia advanced a ban on minors' gender care, and Alaska moved to allow discrimination against LGBTQ+ people.
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