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Addressing deep divisions within the GOP, President Joe Biden said, "We need a Republican Party." Well, he succeeded in uniting Republican lawmakers in their criticism of his speech.
The latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data show that both two-dose covid vaccines approved in the U.S. are 94% effective at preventing hospitalization among people ages 65 and older.
Comparing a new agency's mission after that of DARPA, President Joe Biden says that the nation must invest in advanced research into conditions like cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer's.
"Let's give Medicare the power to save hundreds of billions of dollars by negotiating lower prices for prescription drugs," President Joe Biden urged lawmakers. "The money we save can go to strengthen the Affordable Care Act -- expand Medicare coverage and benefits -- without costing taxpayers one additional penny."
“I can report to the nation: America is on the move again,” President Joe said during his first congressional address, largely influenced by the coronavirus crisis. “Turning peril into possibility. Crisis into opportunity. Setback into strength.” To get there, he touted his plans for health care and infrastructure.
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Regulators in Brazil officially rejected Russia's Sputnik V covid vaccine over concerns about its development and production, which may impact uptake elsewhere. Meanwhile, reports say vaccine hesitancy is hampering Russia's own vaccination program.
In other news, West Virginia gets federal funding to fight the spread of hepatitis, 1 in 4 Wyomingites are hit by a data breach at the Department of Health and Florida includes $1,000 bonuses for first responders in its budget.
President Joe Biden promised vaccine supplies to India, as Dr. Anthony Fauci urged greater global efforts to help the country battle a disastrous covid surge that topped 300,000 new daily cases for the sixth day in a row on Tuesday.
Scientists who use pipettes in a wide array of disciplines, including for medicine research and blood testing, are facing a global shortage. The pipette supply chain failure is partly blamed on the pandemic.
Data from nearly 5,000 unexpected infant deaths connects fatalities to "unsafe" soft bedding, despite increased messaging and guidelines since the 1990s. Burning Man's cancellation, office air filtration, and athletes with long covid are among other reports.
In his address, President Joe Biden is expected to tackle a host of pandemic-related issues as well as a call to invest in so-called human infrastructure that carry a host of health policy implications.
The Biden administration has released $1 billion in new funding for major construction projects at the nation’s nearly 1,400 federally funded health centers, USA Today reported. Other news is on St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, a cyber attack and more.
Some universities that took a financial hit after being forced to shut down during the pandemic are suing FM Global, saying their insurance policies included coverage for losses due to "communicable diseases." Also in the news: Humana, Medicare Advantage, price transparency rules and more.
The Biden administration announced changes aimed at expanding access to buprenorphine -- a drug proven to reduce opioid relapses and overdose deaths.
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