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As Stalemate On Relief Efforts Persists, GOP And Democrats Exchange Barbs
White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows over the weekend criticized House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for the lack of progress and she returned the favor. Meanwhile, millions of Americans are facing dire economic realities. In other news, The New York Times reports that administration officials have suggested to congressional leaders that a vaccine may be approved even before Phase 3 trials are complete. The administration denies that.
Republicans’ 336 Delegates Enter Convention Semi-Bubble
Testing, temperature checks and digital tracking tools are in use at the Republican National Convention physical site in Charlotte, North Carolina, to try to control coronavirus spread. President Donald Trump will make his case for reelection virtually, due to the pandemic.
Twitter Flags Trump Tweet For ‘Making Misleading Health Claims’
Twitter’s action was in response to President Donald Trump claiming that mail drop boxes for voting “are not Covid sanitized,” and a “voter security disaster.” In other election news, Trump’s chief of staff weighs in on security at polling places and the House passes a bill to delay changes at the Postal Service until after the election.
Biden: Obamacare Is Under Attack Again, Public Health Officials Will Get My Backing
Also, the presidential candidate issues a ”Watch Me” warning to President Donald Trump over his “Sleepy Joe” attacks, and more as well.
CDC Drops 14-Day Quarantine For Travelers But Not Social Distancing, Masking Wearing
Other news on travel affected by COVID includes longer wait times at the border and a new surface coating for airliner interiors that works for 7 days.
HHS Tied Hospitals’ Relief To Mandate To Report Cases To Private Firm
In April, the administration told hospitals that they must share information with TeleTracking Technologies, a company whose government contract has drawn scrutiny on Capitol Hill.
Trump’s ‘Deep State’ Claim Puts More Pressure On FDA; Experts Call It ‘Baseless’
President Donald Trump accused the FDA of delaying coronavirus vaccine approval until after the election. His unsubstantiated charge, delivered via Twitter on Saturday, even took some of his own administration officials by surprise and drew outrage and criticism from Democrats, drug companies and fact checkers.
FDA Gives Emergency OK To Convalescent Plasma As COVID Treatment
Calling the move a “breakthrough,” President Donald Trump announced that the Food and Drug Administration is issuing emergency authorization to treat COVID-19 patients with convalescent plasma. Experts caution that the treatment shouldn’t be oversold.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Viewpoints: Lessons On Flawed Government Responses To Viruses; Plan Now For A Possible Second Wave
Editorial pages address presidents’ public health responses to dangerous viruses and other public health issues.
Researchers Start National Study On COVID’s Impact On Cancer Patients
The aim is to collect 2,000 patients who are actively undergoing treatment for cancers. News is also on the Flint Water crisis settlement, lower infections numbers in the District of Columbia and more.
Global news is from China, Papua New Guinea, Kenya, Ireland, South Korea, Russia and elsewhere.
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 dry eyes, bisexuality, adolescent health care, parenting, COVID and a mystery illness.
HIV Cases Drop In D.C., But Doctors Wary Of Decline In Important Office Visits
The city has seen a 60% decline over last year in people coming in for annual checkups, which are often where people are tested for HIV. Other public health news is on fentanyl overdoses, lung cancer treatments and more.
Schools Take A ‘Wild, Wild West Approach’ To Reopening
Meanwhile, school nurses are finding themselves on the front lines of a high-stakes experiment.
New COVID Cases Tied To Sturgis Motorcyle Rally
The event in South Dakota drew hundreds of thousands of people from across the country, some seen ignoring social distancing guidelines. News is on risky behavior in bars, dangers in public restrooms, good masks for wildfires and COVID, and more, as well.
Many College Students Working Online From Cars Are On Verge Of Homelessness
At least one school, Sacramento State, has converted a parking garage into a classroom where as many as 100 students each weekday park and attend class virtually on laptops, USA TODAY reports.
CDC Study: Testing Of Inmates Didn’t Provide True Picture
“Broad-based testing can provide a more accurate assessment of prevalence and generate data to help control transmission,” researchers said. News on prisons is from Missouri and Michigan, as well.
Bayer Will Pay $1.6 Billion To Settle Lawsuits Over Essure Birth Control
Plaintiffs alleged that Essure, a metal device implanted in the fallopian tubes to prevent pregnancies, caused complications ranging from chronic pelvic pain to hysterectomy and even death.
Faster Than Mail?: Uber Tests Prescription Deliveries In Dallas, Seattle
The ride-sharing company is partnering with NimbleRx and will expand to other cities soon. News on industry changes looks at home treatments vs. hospital stays and more.
