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Undocumented adults in California are often essential workers, and 235,000 of them will be eligible for free or low-cost medical services as early as next year. Police funding, suicide hotlines, homeless encampments and more are also in the news.
From yesterday, people in New Mexico can possess and grow recreational marijuana, but confusion reigns in Virginia over what's exactly legal after July 1. Meanwhile the first medical marijuana dispensary is set to open Thursday in South Dakota.
The Oregonian reports on a farmworker's death attributed simply to "heat," and CNN covers ER visits and deaths in several Northwest states. In other news, excessive screen time linked to preteen obesity, and the future of cat allergy treatments is explained.
The poll by Stat and Medscape also shows that nearly two thirds of doctors surveyed thought Biogen's Aduhelm trial data was unclear about benefits. Stat also reports on how Biogen used a "back channel" to gain the drug's approval at the FDA.
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At least one Utah hospital has had to delay a surgical procedure as a critical blood shortage hits hospitals across the United States. Health experts warn that the shortage could affect the treatment of burn patients during the July Fourth weekend.
The hacker group posted proof of the breach at University Medical Center by sharing images of people's drivers licenses and more. In other news, a new report says Georgia skipped infection-control inspections of hospitals during the pandemic.
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.
Hospitals were already disappointed to not get new funding out of the infrastructure deal. The industry also objects to measures included to pay for the $1.2 trillion package -- such as additional Medicare reimbursement reductions and clawing back unspent covid relief funds. Meanwhile, the White House touts the benefits of the legislation.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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