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How To Win Anti-Misinformation Strategies About Vaccines On Social Media
Pinterest might have a lesson to offer Facebook about how to spread healthy information about vaccines and COVID, according to STAT. News is on fewer Americans wanting to take the vaccine and more, as well.
Tocilizumab Tested In First Large Study Of Black And Hispanic COVID Patients
The drug, currently sold as a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis under the names Actemra and RoActemra, helped prevent the need for breathing machines in hospitalized patients.
You Likely Can Give Coronavirus To Your Pet, 3 New Studies Suggest
Antibodies found in dogs and cats suggested that a large proportion of the animals tested may have gotten COVID-19 from their owners. Another study found that the coronavirus jumped back and forth between people and minks.
CMS Holds Off On Garnishing Medicare Payments
CMS is evaluating when to begin recoupment as Congress also considers the issue, CMS Administrator Seema Verma told Modern Healthcare.
1 Million COVID Tests In 1 Day: US Breaks Record
On Saturday, 1,061,411 COVID-19 diagnostic tests were performed in the U.S., according to The COVID Tracking Project.
Obamacare, Reproductive Rights Join COVID In The Campaign 2020 Spotlight
The future of those and other key health care issues hinge on the outcome of November’s elections: Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and President Donald Trump are reinforcing that point to voters on the campaign trail.
Azar Bars FDA, CDC From Issuing Rules, Escalating Fears Of Political Meddling
All health agencies that fall under the Department of Health and Human Services umbrella can no longer issue their own regulatory actions related to foods, medicines, medical devices and vaccines, according to a memo from HHS Secretary Alex Azar obtained by The New York Times.
Ricin-Laced Letter Sent To Trump; Woman Arrested
Law enforcement intercepted the poisoned package mailed from Canada. A woman that authorities suspect is responsible was arrested at the border trying to enter the U.S.
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.
