Viewpoints: Vaccines To The Rescue In US; High Fives In Israel; Prevent A World Of Have Nots
Opinion writers weigh in on successful results of vaccinating so far and other covid issues as well.
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Cheering Will Be Discouraged At Tokyo Olympics Torch Relay
The heavily-sponsored event begins March 25 and involves 10,000 runners, none of whom will be required to wear masks. News reports look at a lack of confidence about India's vaccine, a data breach in France and more.
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Research Roundup: Covid; Diverticulitis; Antibiotic Resistance; Uterine Fibroids; Cancer Drugs
Each week, KHN compiles a selection of recently released health policy studies and briefs.
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Different Takes: Time To Get Back To Fixing Another Pandemic; This Bill Isn’t About Relief
Editorial pages focus on the public health dangers of gun violence and more.
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More Gray Skies Are In The Forecast For Pharmaceutical Industry
Stat reports that drug makers should expect their credit ratings to fall this year, according to a new forecast from S&P Global Ratings. Also in the news: Johnson & Johnson's talc battle, Theranos, Beam Therapeutics, Pfizer's tick-borne encephalitis vaccine, sepsis, statins and C. elegans.
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Hospital Revenue Likely Will Fall $53B In 2021 — And That’s The Low Estimate
A report from the American Hospital Association said the drop could be as much as $122 billion compared to pre-pandemic levels.
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Children Exposed To Tobacco Smoke Could Get High Blood Pressure
The JAMA report also said these children are more likely to take up smoking. Public health news reports also look at food safety, germ-fighting paints and more.
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Disney California Partially Reopening, Disneyland On Hold
In related news about easing of lockdowns, North Carolina's governor announced bars can start serving people inside and Tennessee will lift visitation restrictions at long-term care facilities.
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Reports: Infections Spread At Gyms Without Masking Policies
In other reports on outbreaks, Nature looks at superspreading events held round the world.
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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.
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Uncle Sam Wants You! — To Get A Covid Shot, That Is
Members of the military began delivering jabs of the vaccine in Texas and New York on Wednesday. Also in the news: a Florida official who has been accused of prioritizing affluent ZIP codes and a Pennsylvania health network that reportedly allowed employees' relatives to be vaccinated.
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To Curb Covid In Schools, Minnesota Asks Families To Test Every 2 Weeks
It's a recommendation, not a requirement, health officials said. Most districts and charter schools in Minnesota — 88% — already offer some form of in-person learning. Confirmed covid cases among students and staff have increased, with about 400 a week. Other school news is on New York City, Chicago, Georgia and elsewhere.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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‘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.
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