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The Biden Administration announced the new benefit on 2021 federal Affordable Care Act plans starting July 1, as part of the pandemic relief package passed this spring. Meanwhile, the White House considers other changes to the health law.
In a divided 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court justices rejected an emergency request from landlords and realtors to lift the federal eviction moratorium. Other developments related to the pandemic's economic toll is also in the day's news.
The infectious-disease expert says he is "very concerned" about the wide disparities in the vaccine rate in certain states, cities and counties. Meanwhile, first lady Jill Biden travels to Phoenix today to encourage more people to get the jab.
Separately, Ohio's Medicaid beneficiaries are less likely to get covid vaccines; a study shows the healthiest U.S. communities tend to be less keen to vaccinate; and Colorado and Oklahoma try using phone calls and texts to boost vaccine uptake.
In a study conducted by Moderna, blood samples from fully vaccinated people produced antibodies against multiple covid strains -- including the delta variant that is surging around the globe.
The innovation relies on tiny disposable sensors fitted inside masks, and potentially into clothing like lab coats. Meanwhile, a study links higher grade masks with lower covid infection risks, and doctors call for mass use of these "FFP3" high grade versions.
All summer campers and staff at the Crossing Camp were old enough to be eligible for vaccination, although the Illinois Department of Public Health said it knew of "only a handful of campers and staff" who got the covid shot.
News outlets cover conflicting discussions, warnings, recommendations in different states as worries rise over the surge in delta variant covid. The Guardian, meanwhile, covers former President Donald Trump's contempt for his administration's covid task force.
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
The delta variant is spreading in the U.K., causing the daily infection rate to hit highs not seen since January, but officials have signaled a full unlock is still "very likely." In other news, worries grow about European summer travel as vaccine passports start to play a role.
In other news, a blood shortage hits North Carolina -- raising questions on biases against gay donors; California bans travel to states with anti-LGBTQ laws; Mississippi lawmakers hear testimony on medical marijuana; and fentanyl-related deaths are up in Montana.
Olympic organizers have said athletes who are breastfeeding may not be able to bring their children to Japan under covid rules. Reports also note that there is now a surge in covid cases in Tokyo, triggering worries of a fifth wave with the Games only weeks away.
The House-passed legislation would invest in traditional research and development, which is at odds with a Senate measure that focuses instead on new technology.
Health officials said 128 people needed emergency care on Sunday, compared to just 24 on Friday and 56 Saturday. And in Arizona, health officials are investigating 53 suspected heat-related deaths.
A study shows almost 70% of U.S. physicians are now employed by hospitals or corporations, with the pandemic blamed for driving more away from independent practice. Separately, training medical staff in infection control using escape room games proves useful.
In an op-ed in Yahoo News, the president stressed than the infrastructure deal would help create millions of jobs, would make communities safer by fixing bridges, would improve the clean-water supply by replacing lead pipes and more.
After visiting Fort Bliss military base in Texas, currently the largest migrant shelter, HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said conditions were improving and the number of child migrants at the camp had fallen. He also asked for changes in the entire immigration service.
Another proposed regulation would rescind a Trump administration waiver that allows states to privatize their marketplace exchanges, bypassing healthcare.gov. Meanwhile, lawmakers look to further tweak the Affordable Care Act since the health law survived its latest Supreme Court challenge.
And Stat offers an interactive that guesses at the financial hit Medicare may take from Aduhelm $56,000-a-year price tag. In other Medicare news, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services move to expand its home health value-based purchasing program nationwide.
North Carolina's attorneys announced the deal Monday, saying the funds will be used to help teens who are addicted to Juul products and for preventive programs. Electronic cigarette giant Juul -- which still faces many other suits -- also agreed not to advertise to anyone in North Carolina under 21 and limit online sales.
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