While Guarding The Capitol, Nearly 200 Infected By Covid
Scores of U.S. Capitol Police officers and National Guard members who protected the Capitol Hill complex during and since the Jan. 6 riot have tested positive for the coronavirus.
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In ‘Exceptional Situations,’ It’s OK To Mix Vaccines, Delay 2nd Dose, CDC says
But “every effort” should be made to ensure a patient receives the same vaccine, the updated guidance says.
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‘I Can’t Tell You How Much Vaccine We Have,’ CDC Director Reveals
Biden administration health officials say what vaccine supply the U.S. does have is limited and the biggest hurdle to ramping up inoculation rates.
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‘Parallel Data’ Given To Trump, Maybe From Atlas, Birx Says
Also, Dr. Anthony Fauci vented over the weekend about what it was like to work with former President Donald Trump.
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Future Of Roe V. Wade Cloudy On 48th Anniversary
The White House said in a statement: "“The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to codifying Roe v Wade." Meanwhile, anti-abortion activists are redoubling their legislative and judicial pushes in the states.
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Worries Over New Strains Drive Biden To Reimpose Travel Bans
Non-U.S. citizens traveling from Brazil, the United Kingdom and 26 other European nations will not be allowed to enter the U.S. — restrictions that were previously in place until the last two days of the Trump administration. The Biden administration is also adding South Africa to the list.
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Data Suggest Virus Variant Found In UK Is Deadlier Than Earlier Versions
The CDC is reviewing a British report that indicates the B.1.1.7 strain may be 30% more lethal. NIH Director Francis Collins and Dr. Anthony Fauci say more information is needed to know if its more lethal and contagious.
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When’s Your Vaccine Time?: Most Will Wait For Several Months
Healthy younger people probably won't get a chance for a dose until mid-summer, according to experts. Reports also look at people of color having to travel farther as well as other vaccine news.
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Google, Walmart Step Up Efforts To Help Vaccination Effort
Google Maps will show vaccination locations and both Google and Walmart takes steps to help vaccinate more people. Meanwhile, there's a scramble to get the limited supply of vaccines.
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First Edition: Jan. 25, 2021
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Quarantine Pay? Britain Weighs Idea Of Issuing Payments For Positive Tests
It costs people to stay home from work when they test positive -- and have to isolate -- so they might shy away from getting tests. News reports are also on Japan's plans for the Summer Olympics, Canada's slow vaccine rollout and more.
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Viewpoints: Pros, Cons Of Biden’s Vaccination Plan; 100 Million Doses A Day Falls Short
Editorial pages focus on these pandemic topics and others.
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Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed
Each week, KHN finds longer stories for you to sit back and enjoy. This week's selections include stories on covid-19, vaccinations, "shared psychosis," empathy, a woman who was wrongfully declared dead and more.
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Fringe Hydroxy Doctor Arrested In Connection With Capitol Riot
Simone Gold, head of America’s Frontline Doctors, told the media she didn't regret being there. Reports are also on fewer ACOs participating in Medicare, rising hospital profits and HCA's plans to increase PPE products.
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Listeria Recall On Butternut Squash; Reopening D.C. Restaurants
Media outlets also report on the best masks for the new variant, concerns about children's mental health, population declines in 16 states, and Ben & Jerry's flavors for pups.
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Trump’s Pardons Included Doctors, Health Care Execs Convicted Of Fraud
At least 10 of the 143 people who were pardoned by former President Donald Trump were convicted of defrauding health care programs or other crimes involving the health care industry, Becker's Hospital Review reports.
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In A First, FDA Approves Monthly Injectable Drug For HIV Patients
It’s a huge change in quality of life, health experts say, because patients won't have to take multiple pills several times a day, timed around meals.
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Groups Push To Expand Vaccine Access
Washington, D.C., could start including people who are obese; Republicans in Wisconsin want to give access to everyone. Other vaccine news is on Pfizer's scare in Norway, a Texas doctor accused of stealing a covid shot and more.
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Unclaimed Second Doses: Utah Plans To Release Them To New People
As many states express frustration over shortages, people in Utah who delay their second appointment could lose out.
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One-Year Mark: Last US County Records First Cases
While the spread started in cities, it's even reached isolated areas of the country, now including Molokai, Hawaii, despite steps to seal off the area set aside for patients with Hansen's disease.
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