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‘Tragic Impasse’: Pelosi, Meadows Make No Progress In First Relief Bill Talk Since Executive Orders
Negotiations between House Democrats and the White House on another coronavirus stimulus package remain stalled with both sides entrenched about $1 trillion apart.
Pandemic Takes A Back Seat At Republican Convention
Few speakers at the convention talked about the virus, yet more than 42,000 new cases were reported Wednesday and 2,700 people have died since the beginning of the week.
Hurricane Laura’s Wake: Chemical Fire And Fears Of Virus Super-Spreading
The fire erupted at a chlorine production plant near Lake Charles, Louisiana. Meanwhile, experts worry that mass evacuations may result in another wave of virus infections.
Backlash Prompts CDC Director To Soften New Testing Guidance
In his latest statement, CDC Director Robert Redfield said “all close contacts of confirmed or probable COVID-19 patients” can consider testing. A lack of evidence and potential politics behind the abrupt change — advising exposed people not to get tested if asymptomatic — sparked harsh questions from scientists and lawmakers.
US Set To Buy 150 Million Rapid COVID Tests From Abbott Labs
The White House announced plans on Thursday for the $750 million purchase. President Donald Trump also claimed on Thursday that a vaccine would be available by the end of the year.
Most In US, UK Say Their Government Has Handled COVID Badly: Poll
The survey results contrast with the results of people surveyed in 12 other wealthy nations, where most people said their country has done a good job managing the crisis.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Editorial pages focus on these public health issues and others.
Viewpoints: CDC’s New Message On Testing Is Incorrect; New Alcohol Guidelines Are Tough To Swallow
Opinion writers express views on these public health issues and others.
Research Roundup: COVID In Children; Diabetes; Gonorrhea; Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics
Each week, KHN compiles a selection of recently released health policy studies and briefs.
Global news is from Russia, Mexico, China, Germany, South Korea, and India.
‘Massive Criminal Attack’: Fraud Hinders Unemployment Claim Process
COVID news and events affecting health are from Washington, Nevada, Arizona, Massachusetts, Georgia, and other states.
Experts Weigh In On How To Protect Your Lungs From Wildfire Smoke
Learn to understand the Air Quality Index and check it throughout the day, health experts say. Other public health news includes a study on opioid-related deaths and health problems near a dumping ground.
Study: Fake Cures, Poor Medical Advice Spread On Social Media
Postings pose significant risk to the consumer, according to researchers at the University Of California medical school. Public health news on the pandemic is on over-night camps, hair salons, homeless essential workers, and more
To no one’s surprise, the coronavirus is racing through colleges that called students back to campus. Some schools suspend party goers. At other universities, students take matters into their own hands.
Big Fight Looms Over Small Firm’s Drug For Rare Neuromuscular Disorder
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals is trying to block Jacobus Pharmaceuticals, a family-run company, from selling a rival drug that treats Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS). Also: a look inside a Chinese vaccine manufacturer and a deeper dive into President Donald Trump’s war on the FDA.
FDA Gives Go-Ahead For Fluidigm’s COVID-19 ‘Spit Test’
People can collect their own samples, which removes the need for health care workers to put themselves at risk. Other news about testing as well.
3 New Studies Link Obesity With Higher COVID Risk
And other science news explains how aerosol transmission of the virus may heighten your risk at home and while traveling.
A ‘Functional Cure’ For HIV? 64 People In Genome Study Suppressed Infection Without Drugs
The study, published in the journal Nature, also offers hope that some infected people might be able to stop taking antiretroviral therapy.
Data Breaches At Hospitals Are Increasing
And it’s not just hospitals. A medical supplier got hit recently. In other industry news, where the hot money is going.
