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Germany, Russia and Denmark are among the nations reporting infection increases. British officials are urging citizens to get a booster shot. In some good news, Japan sees its first day in 15 months with no covid deaths.
The near-total abortion ban in Texas drove attention to birth control providers, as people seek emergency contraception and other pregnancy-preventing solutions. Meanwhile, a kayaker contracted flesh eating bacteria in Tampa, and schools in Tennessee get a mental health boost.
Modern Healthcare reports on a provision for residency slots in the House version of the president's domestic policy package. Meanwhile, reports say health care employment has topped 16 million, the highest number since early in the pandemic.
The SAINT method uses targeted magnetic stimulation of the brain, and reports say almost 80% of the study's participants saw their severe depression go into remission. Generic drug prices, strep vaccines for pregnant women, a boom in stem cell clinics and more are also in the news.
These infections among vaccinated people may hinder the fight against the virus. Experts suggest many are the result of children passing along the virus. Other news outlets also look at the changing demographics that are the hallmark of the delta variant.
Some theories are emerging about the link between receiving a covid shot and the risks for myocarditis, including the chance that vaccines were injected into veins, directly affecting the heart. Pfizer's covid pill, antibody drugs, pregnant women's risks and pets with covid are also in the news.
A new study has shown a link between people experiencing discrimination about their bodies, race, age or sex and later risks for developing mental health problems. Separately, a study from the U.S. Census Bureau has shown LGBTQ people were more likely to lose income during the pandemic.
A detailed nationwide U.S. survey found around half of the people currently resisting taking covid shots are unlikely to change their minds. Meanwhile, NBC News reports on efforts to close the vaccination gap between California's Latino population and other demographic groups.
News outlets report on covid vaccine drives across the U.S. education system. First lady Jill Biden is also playing a role promoting shots for school children alongside Surgeon General Vivek Murthy.
As hospitals and pharmaceutical companies fight in court over the prescription drug discount program, the oversight power of the Health Resources and Services Administration is also at issue.
American borders have been closed to most international travelers for 20 months. Starting today, those restrictions are lifted for people from Brazil, China, India, South Africa, the United Kingdom and much of Europe -- as long as they have been fully vaccinated with a U.S.-approved shot.
Late Friday night, the House approved the $1 trillion infrastructure bill and sent it to President Joe Biden to sign. Its companion -- the social spending package that could shake up health care programs -- still faces big hurdles in both chambers as Democrats try to navigate fractious factions and a slim majority.
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily halted the federal vaccine rules, pending legal review of the case. Biden administration officials expressed confidence that the orders will prevail as they wind their way through the judicial challenges.
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Health care workers in California, Oregon and Washington are involved. Separately, maintenance workers strike at a West Virginia Hospital, and reports say Kansas hospitals are at "crisis level" for staffing and capacity. Media outlets also cover other health industry news.
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