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When Emotional Support Pigs (And Other Animals) Don’t Have To Fly
A new Department of Transportation rule says that airlines do no have to accommodate emotional support animals inside flight cabins, drawing a distinction between those and trained service dogs.
New COVID Research: Dangers Of Cancer, Obesity In Spotlight
In addition to other new research, doctors say everyone needs to be aware of a handful of symptoms, including gastrointestinal problems.
It’s Not Just Hospitals: 911 Emergency Systems, Testing Labs Overwhelmed
The COVID pandemic is straining most aspects of the American health care system.
Reckless Travel And Unheeded Warnings Lead To Fallout
Austin’s mayor, a Sacramento County sheriff and other Americans are in the news for their pandemic actions.
Overpowered Hospitals Desperate For More Nurses
Staffing shortages besiege medical facilities around the country as a surge of COVID patients flood the health care system.
Democratic Leaders Back Small Relief Bill As Starting Point For Talks
A $908 billion compromise stimulus plan floated by a bipartisan group of senators may restart stalled negotiations, but there’s a long way to go.
Biden’s Hunt For Next HHS Secretary Shifts
The current frontrunner for the post is believed to be Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo. President-elect Joe Biden is expected to announce next week his choice for the critical role. Meanwhile, as President Donald Trump continues to rail against the results, threats of violence against election officials escalate.
Every American Will Get A Paper Card As Proof Of COVID Vaccination
The Department of Defense gave its first glimpse of the cards Wednesday. Meanwhile, CVS and Walgreens announced they will send pharmacists to assisted-living facilities to administer the vaccine when it becomes available.
Can Old Tech Like Faxes, Paper Records Keep Up With COVID Vaccine Rollout?
That and other big questions need to be answered, such as: What about pregnant women, or vaccine trial volunteers who got a placebo?
Phishing Attack Detected On COVID Vaccine Supply Chains
Spoofed emails impersonating a Chinese biomedical executive are currently targeting organizations in six countries, including Germany, Italy, South Korea, the Czech Republic and Taiwan, security analysts at IBM warned on Thursday.
Moderna Says It Will Soon Test Vaccine On Children Ages 12-17
The study will include 3,000 kids, but the company does not appear to be recruiting volunteers yet.
After UK’S Historic Move, FDA Defends Process For Approving COVID Vaccine
The European Union, which the U.K. withdrew from earlier this year, was also blunt in defending its approach, saying its longer approval process requires more checks than the emergency procedure chosen by Britain.
State Officials Scramble With Every Pocket Of US In Virus Crisis
News outlets report on mitigation measures in Mississippi, California, Arizona, Kentucky, New Jersey, Michigan, Virginia and New York.
‘Most Difficult Time’ Still Ahead: Dire Winter Warnings Issued
CDC chief Dr. Robert Redfield delivered a stark message to Americans: the next months will likely be “the most difficult time in the public health history of this nation” with the death toll possibly reaching 450,000 by February.
Fears Rise That Americans Will Tune Out Holiday Travel Pleas
The CDC is warning against travel over the December holidays and telling Americans that if they ignore that advice, they should get tested before and after the trip.
Deadliest Day In US Yet: New Cases Surpass 200,000 While Deaths Skyrocket Past Spring Peak
The numbers are ominous: It was reported Wednesday that 3,100 Americans died of COVID-19. And that number will climb with over 100,000 sick enough to be hospitalized and over 200,000 new infections detected.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
In addition to expressing views about pandemic-related issues related, editorial pages look at harmful health policies on display at immigration centers.
Viewpoints: Burnout Among Health Care Workers Is Getting Worse But Just Look At Their Compassion
Opinion writers weigh in on the pressures mounting in hospitals as COVID surges in many areas, as well as other issues.
Ohio Can’t Pinpoint Nursing Facilities Where Thousands Have Died Of COVID
Media reports are from Ohio, Indiana, Maine, Texas and Kentucky.
