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With three moderate Democrats joining Republican opposition, the drug pricing provision was not approved in the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s markup. Though the measure to allow Medicare to broadly negotiate prescription prices later passed another committee, the day's events heightened concerns over whether it can pass the full House.
About 2.8 million people signed up for Obamacare during the six-month special enrollment period that President Joe Biden ordered to help Americans during the pandemic, according to figures his administration released Wednesday.
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A study says recent vaping or e-cigarette use was linked to an increased risk of eating disorders. And in Alaska, the third and fourth known cases of Alaskapox have been reported. Another report says two new human West Nile virus cases have been found in Massachusetts.
A study emphasizes risks of future pandemics from hundreds of thousands of people infected yearly by coronaviruses from animals. Meanwhile, the U.K. government has set out its winter covid plan, including boosters for the over 50s, and Mexico finishes a three month border area vaccine push.
The Washington Post reports Virginia's two senators are calling for the Biden administration to improve planning and coordination for Afghan evacuees needing medical attention, with some hospitals over-stretched by covid surges and evacuees. Separate reports highlight measles cases in some evacuees.
Facing pressure from the players' union, the NBA said it won't be pursuing a vaccine mandate. Data says about 85% of players already have the shot. Separately, the Buffalo Bills will require proof of vaccines from fans at NFL games. Meanwhile, six New Orleans Saints coaching staff have covid.
Politico reports on unpublished data from Israel showing vaccine efficiency against covid infection falling over time, and how this impacted Biden administration plans for boosters. Axios highlights that Moderna's mRNA shot keeps its effectiveness for longer than Pfizer's one.
A witness from Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes' trial said the startup paid employees for blood to verify test performance. Testimony also said Holmes deliberately misled investors, partners and patients on the technology's promise. Also: The cost of covid, Boston Children's hospital and more.
The Army announced nearly 500,000 soldiers on active duty now have only three months to be fully vaccinated against covid. The Air Force set a Nov. 2 deadline for active-duty personnel; for the Navy and Marines, it's Nov. 28.
The temporary block happened after care workers sued over the lack of a religious exemption in New York's statewide mandate. Separately, Arizona sued the Biden administration over the new national vaccine mandate, arguing it was part of a "radical agenda."
News outlets report the Department of Health and Human Services says providers won't be able to order their own monoclonal antibody supplies, and instead they'll be shared centrally based on case numbers. Separately, a study says long covid affects 1 in 10 kids infected in Israel.
A strong majority of Californians rejected a measure to remove Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom from office. Newsom cast the victory as a vote of confidence for his handling of the covid crisis and support for other positions like abortion rights.
Hospitals in the southern U.S. are running dangerously low on space, The New York Times reports. The grim numbers show covid is winning: As of Tuesday night, 663,913 Americans have died of covid, according to Johns Hopkins University data.
Delta has run rampant in the state, where only 60% of its adults are fully vaccinated. As The New York Times reports, Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage is a critical hub for patients from across the state who need a higher level of care that can’t be provided in their home communities. Other surge news is reported from California, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Georgia and elsewhere.
News outlets report on a politically-led probe into Facebook and Instagram's potentially damaging impact on young users — something Facebook apparently knew about from its own research. Separately, TikTok launches in-app tools to help support users facing mental health issues.
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