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Final Vote On Barrett Likely To Come Monday
In what would be one of the quickest confirmations ever, the full Senate is expected to vote Monday on whether to approve Amy Coney Barrett as the next U.S. Supreme Court justice. Her addition to the court could change the future of health care for generations.
‘I Hope That They End It’: Trump Wants Supreme Court To Topple ACA
In video of a contentious CBS ’60 Minutes’ interview the White House released early, President Donald Trump insists he has a replacement plan if the Supreme Court invalidates the Affordable Care Act in an upcoming case. He offered no details when pressed.
Trying To Defend Border Separations, Trump Criticizes Immigrants’ IQs
The exchange was the first – and only – mention of immigration in the two debates and town hall meetings that have taken place. The candidates also sparred over racism in America, with Joe Biden calling Donald Trump “one of the most racist presidents we’ve had in modern history.” Trump said he was the “least racist person in this room.”
In Final Debate, Biden Revs Up Talk Of ‘Bidencare,’ Trump Glosses Over COVID
President Donald Trump reiterated that he wants to dismantle Obamacare but still couldn’t explain how he would replace it. Former vice president Joe Biden plugged his replacement plan, which he called “Bidencare” several times, a sign that he is growing more confident in the popularity of the proposal.
COVID Surge Hits Record Levels; Task Force Alarmed By ‘Deterioration’
On Thursday the U.S. hit an all-time daily high with over 77,000 new confirmed coronavirus cases, according to NBC News’ tally. And CNN obtained reports from the White House coronavirus task force that warn about the surge of cases and hospitalizations occurring in the Sun Belt and Midwest.
Remdesivir Becomes First Drug Approved By FDA To Treat Coronavirus
Gilead’s antiviral drug has been given to some people with COVID-19, including President Donald Trump, under emergency use authorization until now. It has been shown to help shorten recovery times of some hospitalized patients.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Different Takes: Lessons On Missteps, Mental Health During The Pandemic
Editorial pages focus on how policies are impacting the health of the country.
Opinion writers weigh in on these public health issues and others.
Research Roundup: COVID; Engineered T Cells
Each week, KHN compiles a selection of recently released health policy studies and briefs.
Brazil’s President Rejects Rival’s Decision To Purchase China’s Vaccine
News reports are from Brazil, China, South Korea, France, Spain, Italy, and Czech Republic.
2 Died After Weeklong Event At N.C. Church That Drew At Least 1,000
In news from other states: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy goes into self-quarantine; as many as 3,073 people in Kentucky may have died from COVID so far; New York braces for second wave; and more.
School Reopening Chaos Continues
Boston cancels in-person instruction for high-needs students. Also, California tallies 269,000 homeless K-12 students and how a Wisconsin COVID surge is tied to partying college students.
Mouthwash?: Early Study In Lab Looks At Its Possibility to ‘Inactivate’ Viruses
That’s not the same thing as COVID, experts say, warning that people shouldn’t jump to conclusions. News is on the infectious period length and masks’ effectiveness, as well.
Financial Crunch Of Pandemic Hits Health Care Workers
The financial toll is forcing some to delay retirement, Modern Healthcare reports. Other news on medical workers covers doctors’ battle against COVID misinformation, discrimination claims and opioid-related charges.
High Demand For COVID Drugs Create Shortages
And high demand is also making ventilator circuits hard to find.
Azar Lays Out New Vaccine Timetable
According to the HHS secretary, the most vulnerable Americans could receive the vaccine by the end of this year. Seniors, health care workers and first responders could get it by the end of January. Everyone else could receive it “by the end of March to early April.” Azar’s timetable differs from the one laid out earlier this month by the CDC and NIH. Meanwhile, Politico reports that Azar could oust FDA chief Stephen Hahn over vaccine disputes.
Will Midwest COVID Flare Curtail Trump Rallies?
News on the president’s re-election campaign covers COVID fears, Donald Trump’s focus on “immunity,” promised prescription drug discount cards and Medicare claims.
Anatomy Of A COVID Conspiracy Theory
How a coronavirus conspiracy theory collapsed.
COVID Relief Bill Looks Increasingly Unlikely
Talks between Democrats and Republicans continued but a deal seemed harder to get to after President Trump entered the fray Wednesday night.
