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Trump Official: A COVID Vaccine In January
The official in charge of preparedness and response at the Department of Health and Human Services says a vaccine will be ready in January, altering President Trump’s more optimistic timeline. The official warns distribution will take time.
As yet another member of Congress admits to contracting COVID, some lawmakers press for widespread testing of legislators and staff.
Let’s Try This Again: White House Has New Idea For COVID Relief
The Trump administration wants to repurpose about $130 billion in unused funding from the Paycheck Protection Program.
COVID Fears Inside Judiciary Committee Chambers
With at least two members of the committee grilling Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett reporting COVID infections, other senators weigh the risk of attending the confirmation hearing in person.
White House Nixed CDC Order Mandating Masks On Public Transit
The New York Times reports that the White House coronavirus task force refused to consider a draft order from CDC that would have required passengers and employees on public or commercial transportation to wear face coverings.
Fauci Calls Out Trump Campaign For Using Old Quote Out Of Context In Ad
In the ad, Dr. Anthony Fauci seemingly praises President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic. But the quote dates to early in the crisis and was about White House coronavirus task force. And Fauci says his words were used without his permission.
Just 11 Days After Being Hospitalized, Trump Back On Campaign Trail
Axios reports that the president is trying to schedule events every day until Election Day. One adviser warned, “He’s going to kill himself.”
Large Trial Results Needed For COVID Antibody Cocktail, Regeneron CEO Says
Regeneron CEO Dr. Leonard Schleifer characterized the treatment outcome for President Donald Trump as just one “case study” and said that more information is needed about his company’s experimental therapeutic, which Trump and one of his sons inaccurately touted as a “cure” or “vaccine.”
Is Trump ‘Immune’? Not So Fast, Infectious Disease Experts Say
Donald Trump tweeted “I can’t get it (immune), and can’t give it,” after his physician said the president is “no longer considered a transmission risk to others.” But epidemiologists say it’s uncertain if Trump is contagious or has immunity. The White House continues to dodge questions about whether he is still testing positive for COVID-19.
Hot Spots And Hotter Spots: Majority Of States Contributing To Latest Surge
It’s difficult to battle coronavirus outbreaks when they are happening in so many states, public health experts say. And it is expected to get worse through the fall and winter.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Viewpoints: Pros, Cons Of Two Very Different Health Plans; Lessons On Dealing With The Pandemic
Opinion writers weigh in on these health care issues and others.
Editorial pages focus on these pandemic issues and others.
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 the COVID pandemic, Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett, the election, the U.S. medical supply chain, women in academia, CRISPR, George Floyd, gender reveals and more.
Malala Yousafzai: COVID’s Impact Likely To Threaten Schooling Of 20M Girls
She’ll talk Sunday about the pandemic’s effect on schooling with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who have been more vocal on several issues since leaving England. News also comes from Australia.
COVID Outbreak At Va. Juvenile Detention Center Wasn’t Reported
News is from Georgia, Florida, Vermont, Massachusetts and California, as well.
World Food Program Wins Nobel Peace Prize For Fighting Global Hunger
“The coronavirus pandemic has contributed to a strong upsurge in the number of victims of hunger in the world,” the committee said, adding the program intensified efforts to reduce it.
Prolonged COVID Symptoms Persist In Pregnant Women
For 25% of pregnant women, symptoms persisted for 8 weeks or longer, according to a study in Obstetrics & Gynecology. News is on lower pregnancy rates, Airbnb cleaning guidelines, isolation in nursing homes, and more, as well.
Communication Key To Coping With Changing Roles Of Health Care Workers
Some can work at home, but others really want to get back to work, making it challenging for managers, reports Modern Healthcare.
Schools In Several States Withholding COVID Data
Michigan and Illinois in particular have been criticized for a lack of details; officials in both states say they are protecting patients’ privacy.
