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Get Tested If Exposed, CDC Now Says After Ditching Controversial Guidelines
The previous phrasing suggested asymptomatic people did not need a test. That phrasing sparked strong criticism from public health experts and has since been revealed to have been shaped by political appointees, not scientists.
Enough Vaccine For All Americans By April? Trump Says Yes, Experts Say Probably Not
The latest forecast from President Donald Trump came Friday when he said, “I think distribution will go even quicker than most people think.” Complex logistics challenge that timeline, public health and vaccine experts say.
Amy Coney Barrett Considered Leading Contender To Fill Ginsburg’s Seat
A former member of the University of Notre Dame’s “Faculty for Life,” Amy Coney Barrett signed a 2015 letter to Catholic bishops that affirmed the “teachings of the Church as truth.” Among those teachings: the “value of human life from conception to natural death.” Liberals have interpreted that as a threat to the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion nationwide.
Without Ginsburg, Supreme Court Likely To Reshape Abortion Rights
In the absence of Ruth Bader Ginsburg from the Supreme Court bench, Roe v. Wade is expected to again be contested and as well as other state restrictions on the procedure. The issue is expected to dominate the debate over her replacement.
Obamacare In Greater Judicial Jeopardy After Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Death
A new case challenging the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act is due to be heard at the Supreme Court in November. News outlets look at how a new court composition, following the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Friday, could impact that health law case or future ones.
US Has Lost 200,000 People To COVID. For Perspective, That’s The Size Of Salt Lake City.
The unique nature and timing of the coronavirus crisis gripping the world leaves grieving families and communities to mourn in isolation while government officials struggle to contain the pandemic, especially during an election year. And new cases are again on the rise.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Viewpoints: Has Pride Stopped U.S., England From Learning How To Stop COVID?
Opinion writers express views on why some countries have been stronger at stopping COVID’s spread, and other issues, as well.
Perspectives: Time For Medical Professionals And The CDC To Recognize Racism; Safer Days For Kids
Editorial writers express views on these public health issues and others.
Global news is from the Italy, Congo, Yemen, Nigeria, South Sudan, South Korea and India.
Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed
Each week, KHN finds longer stories for you to sit back and enjoy over the weekend. This week’s selections include stories on COVID, children’s health, suicide, transgender issues, the blast in Beirut, domestic violence and the children born on Sept. 11, 2001.
Facebook Says It Will Limit Groups Giving Health Advice
In a blog post, Facebook also said it would limit groups tied to violence. Other public health news is on home dialysis, community living, childhood vaccines and more.
California Virus Laws Protect Police Officers, Fire Fighters, Health Care Workers
Media outlets report on news from California, Texas, South Dakota, New York, Idaho, Oregon, Louisiana, Colorado and District of Columbia.
Big Ten Trouble: 42 Wisconsin Players, Staff Have Had COVID Since June — Including 29 This Month
The news comes one day after the conference announced it will resume playing football next month.
NYC Delays Opening Schools For In-Person Classes
News from North Carolina, Texas, South Dakota, California, Virginia, Rhode Island and Indiana schools is reported.
Children’s Hospitals In Texas, Minnesota Report Data Breaches
All of the cyberattacks, which also targeted Allina Health and Regions Hospital in Minnesota, were part of a ransomware attack on a cloud computing company called Blackbaud.
State Treasurers Want Gilead To Slash Price Of Remdesivir
In a letter Wednesday, 11 state officials asked the company to “responsibly commit to being a part of our nation’s recovery from COVID-19, both medically and economically, by repricing this drug more affordably.”
Testing Policies Might Miss Infections Among Pregnant Women
More than half of pregnant women who were tested were asymptomatic, according to two new studies. Research is on premature births, Pine Sol is an alternative for Clorox wipes, eyeglass protection and more.
Scientists Push To Solve Mysteries Of COVID
The big questions persist: How did it start? How will it end? What went wrong? What other viruses are emerging?
Some PPE Shortages Are Worsening
Supply-chain glitches have yet to be fixed. On Thursday, Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said the country should “err on the side of saving lives” by federalizing the supply chain.
