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1M Children In USA Have Had COVID, American Academy Of Pediatrics Says
AAP President Sally Goza said in a statement: “As a pediatrician who has practiced medicine for over three decades, I find this number staggering and tragic.”
Hate-Crime Killings Hit Record In 2019, But COVID May Have Eased Violence
Brian Levin, director of California State University’s Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism, said preliminary data from 2020 show overall declines in hate crimes, which he explained as a result of social distancing measures and business closures from the coronavirus pandemic.
In Major Shake-Up For Drug Industry, Amazon Launches Online Pharmacy
Just as a doctor can send your prescription to CVS or Walgreens, a doctor will be able to send your prescription to Amazon Pharmacy — and Prime members get free two-day shipping.
Cleveland System Voices Concerns About Protecting Health Care Workers
“If we have many of our staff out because of exposure, while there’s a large influx of COVID patients, we will not be able to provide the best care to everyone who needs it,” said Dr. Akram Boutros, MetroHealth president and CEO.
American Medical Association Declares Racism A Public Health Threat
The resolution was approved during a special meeting of the AMA House of Delegates on Monday and calls for the organization to acknowledge the role that “racist medical practices” have played in patients’ health care.
With Two Effective Vaccines, Approval And Delivery Plans Next To Be Tested
The FDA will work “as quickly as possible” to review testing data for Pfizer and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine candidates to clear their emergency use, HHS Secretary Alex Azar said. Meanwhile, Pfizer begins a pilot distribution program in four states.
Experts: Make Reducing Spread Top Priority Until Vaccines Arrive
The news is very promising about vaccines, but it’s during these next critical months — when people are forced inside — that the virus will spread more quickly, health experts say.
Mask Confrontation Jolts Senate Floor; Two More House Members Test Positive
The coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt the usual course of business on Capitol Hill.
Michigan Restrictions In Spotlight As Atlas Draws Rebukes For ‘Reckless’ Remark
A tweet from White House coronavirus task force member Scott Atlas calling on Michigan residents to “rise up” against reinstated pandemic restrictions drew reactions from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Dr. Anthony Fauci and Stanford University, where Atlas is a fellow.
Biden Calls On Congress To Pass Stimulus Bill Ahead Of ‘Dark Winter’
Both sides need to get together on the long-stalled coronavirus relief legislation, President-elect Joe Biden said: “Refusal of Democrats, Republicans to cooperate with one another is not due to some mysterious force beyond our control. It’s a conscious decision.” Biden also reinforced CDC guidance on Thanksgiving gatherings.
What’s The Harm Of Transition Delay? ‘More People May Die,’ Biden Says
In a speech Monday, President-elect Joe Biden warned about the worsening coronavirus crisis and criticized President Donald Trump for stonewalling the transition team’s efforts to get up to speed on vaccine distribution plans and other pandemic efforts.
California Pulls ‘Emergency Brake’; More States Order COVID Restrictions
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that many restrictions will be reimposed to try to stave off the rapid spike of COVID infections. Other steps city and state governments are taking are reported from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, Iowa, Texas and other U.S. hot spots.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Viewpoints: Governors Need To Extend Restrictions; Public Health Lessons On Leadership Failings
Editorial writers express views about these public health topics and others.
Different Takes: PPE’s Broken Pipeline; In-Person Instruction; Social Distancing Vs. Social Unrest
Opinion writers weigh in on these pandemic topics and other health issues.
Boris Johnson Self-Isolates; Music Festival Jammed In Case-Free Taiwan
News is from England, Taiwan, China, Germany, and Japan.
Virus Sidelines Nevada Gov., Spreads At ‘Truly Alarming Rate’ In Kentucky
Media outlets report on news from Nevada, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Mississippi and more.
Mask Policy Tightens At Costco; NYC Parties Shut Down; Stockpiling Again?
If a medical condition prevents someone from wearing a mask, Costco now requires them to wear a face shield at its nearly 560 stores. News is on sheriffs breaking up parties; businesses taking measures to keep shelves full and more.
Back To College After Thanksgiving? Not Without A Test, NC State Says
Although many universities require that students get tested for COVID before leaving campus for the long holiday weekend, some schools are also turning their attention to the post-holiday headache.
Problems Escalate At Crowded Rural Hospitals
Other news is on Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Ochsner Health, Methodist Le Bonheur, Tenet Healthcare Corp. and more.
