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Mysteries Of Long-Haul Covid Targeted In Federal Research Push
Patients with the syndrome — Post Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 — experience a wide range of residual symptoms and not much information on how long they will persist. “(There are) a lot of important questions that are now unanswered that we hope with this series of initiatives we will ultimately answer,” Dr. Anthony Fauci says.
What’s In, What’s Out Of Relief Bill? Key Measures Face Senate Ruling
As the House prepares to vote tomorrow on the stimulus legislation, the package will be shaped by the Senate parliamentarian’s rulings that could trim its minimum wage hike and other major provisions.
Variants ‘Stand To Reverse’ Ground Gained Against New Covid Infections
As new cases continue to decline, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky and other top U.S. health officials worry that the new forms of the coronavirus could undermine that progress.
CDC Launches ‘VaccineFinder’ Website
After providing your ZIP code, the portal displays a list of pharmacies and stores nearby that offer covid shots. It also tells you if they are out of stock. Clicking on a particular retailer will allow you to check appointment availability through that store’s website.
Becerra Advancing Toward HHS Confirmation After Routine Hearings
A second hearing, this time before the Senate Finance committee, touched on the pandemic, abortion, the Affordable Care Act and other key health policy issues that Xavier Becerra would be tasked with if approved to run the Department of Health and Human Services.
White House To Send 25M Masks To Health Centers, Food Banks
The Biden’s administration aims to provide more protective equipment for Americans in vulnerable or low-income communities.
Moderna To Trial Vaccine Booster Against Variant Found In South Africa
Moderna shipped doses of a new experimental covid-19 vaccine to the National Institutes of Health to study if it provides better protection against the variant.
Shipments Of J&J’s Shot To States May Start Next Week
The FDA is expected to authorize emergency use of Johnson & Johnson’s covid vaccine this weekend. The White House says initial deliveries of 3 million to 4 million doses would start soon after.
‘Real World’ Use Shows Pfizer Vaccine To Be 94% Effective: Study
A study of 1.2 million people who have received two doses of Pfizer’s covid vaccine shows the shot to be highly effective — just short of the 95% efficacy demonstrated in controlled clinical trials.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
As President Joe Biden attempts to fill his cabinet, editorial pages focus on important qualities needed from leaders in those positions.
Editorial pages focus on the challenges older people of color face in getting vaccinated and other topics, as well.
Ghana Is First Nation To Receive Covid Shots Through Covax Global Initiative
The West African country received 600,000 AstraZeneca shots after proving it could distribute them quickly. Other news is from the U.K., China, Australia and elsewhere.
Perspectives: PBMs Are Key To Solving High Drug Costs; Basic Biopharma Research Helps Everyone
Read recent commentaries about drug-cost issues.
Will This Be The Year Congressional Democrats Rein In High Drug Costs?
Read about the biggest pharmaceutical developments and pricing stories from the past week in KHN’s Prescription Drug Watch roundup.
Virginia Repeals Ban On Abortion Coverage Through Exchanges
Also, the Boston Globe looks at ways that President Joe Biden can fulfill a campaign pledge to protect abortion rights. News reports are on legislation in North Carolina related to autism therapy and more.
Pandemic Making You Flabby? Turn Off The TV And Exercise, Experts Urge
“[I’ve] seen a large number of people who have gained 10 to 15 pounds,” said one physician at Kaiser Permanente in San Jose. In other public health news: prediabetes, Zoom fatigue, addiction, food insecurity and more. Also: Golf great Tiger Woods is “responsive and recovering” after a car crash and emergency surgery.
Ascension Says It’s Expanding Test Of Controversial Google Tool
The tool, dubbed “Care Studio,” brings together patients’ health data from separate systems across inpatient and outpatient facilities and makes it searchable for clinicians, Modern Healthcare writes. Critics have raised concerns about patient privacy protections.
As Shortages Ease, HHS Says It Will Stop Allocating Antibody Drugs
Health care providers should now order Eli Lilly and Regeneron’s drugs directly from AmerisourceBergen, the sole distributor. They will still be free, Becker’s Hospital Review reports. Other pharmaceutical and biotech news is on RHB-107, Theranos and glucose monitors.
Biden To Target Ongoing Supply Chain Issues For PPE, Other Health Supplies
President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order that will try to smooth manufacturing limitations for products crucial to managing and containing the pandemic.
