Latest KFF Health News Stories
Florida Stands Firm On Reopening Classrooms; Georgia Recommends Postponement
News on school reopenings is from Florida, Georgia, New York, Texas and is on higher education, as well.
Pregnant Women Who Use Marijuana At Higher Risk Of Having Child With Autism, Study Finds
“We highly discourage use of cannabis during pregnancy and breastfeeding,” said study author Dr. Darine El-Chaâr of the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute in Canada.
Domestic Abuse Victim Receives Second Full Face Transplant
The procedure took 20 hours and involved a team of 45 clinicians. Public health news is on groceries, video dating, e-bike safety, and mental health, as well.
‘Feared Complication’: Fourth Louisiana Child Dies From COVID-Related Illness
The rare illness, named MIS-C, causes inflammation of the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, skin, eyes and gastrointestinal organs. Public health news is on a Georgia child’s death and more.
Study: Neck Gaiters Are Worse Than Wearing No Mask At All
The material, often worn by runners, appears to break down larger droplets into aerosols that can stay suspended in the air for up to three hours. The study also found that bandannas are ineffective.
HHS Targets Redo Of ‘Inaccurate’ Hospital Payments
The current method is flawed, some analysts say, leading to a pay gap between low- and high-wage hospitals. Also, Democrats say older voters will be unhappy with President Donald Trump’s order to end the payroll tax.
Administration Wades Into COVID Policies Impacting Disability, Religious Rights
As doctors and hospitals create policies to cope with the unprecedented pandemic, advocacy and religious group urge the White House to intervene in cases of alleged discrimination.
From Flu To Football, Trump Has Plenty Of Ideas To Share
President Donald Trump offers his opinions on the 1918 flu, COVID-19 transmission in children, his executive order on preexisting conditions and more.
Strapped States Struggle To Afford Trump’s Order; Stimulus Talks Stalled
Governors scramble to figure out how to deliver their 25% share of the $400-a-week jobless benefit included in President Donald Trump’s executive order. Meanwhile, negotiations between congressional leaders and the White House remain at an impasse.
US Citizens, Residents Returning From Mexico Could Be Blocked At The Border
The Trump administration is considering unprecedented travel restrictions that would empower border agents to restrict reentry to U.S. citizens and permanent residents due to virus concerns. It’s unclear if it has the legal authority to ban citizens from entering their own country.
Russia Approves COVID Vaccine Before Final Trials Complete
While many global experts question the safety of the vaccine, Russian President Vladimir Putin says that one of his daughters has been inoculated.
20 Million And Counting: Global Confirmed Cases Climb
The worldwide death count also edges near 750,000. After the surge of the last two months, new cases in the U.S. are starting to trend downward, though.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Viewpoints: Beware A Dual Whammy From COVID, Flu; Pros, Cons Of Recent Executive Orders
Opinion writers weigh in on these pandemic topics and others.
Different Takes: COVID Is Here To Stay, So Get Children Back In Classrooms
Editorial pages focus on ways to safely return children to classrooms and health care topics, as well.
Global Updates: New Zealand Goes 100 Days Without A Local Transmission
Media outlets report on news from Australia, England, Italy, Spain, Brazil and North Korea, as well.
News is from Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Indiana and Arkansas.
Mississippi Moves Jury Trials To Auditorium; Michigan Extends Emergency
Media outlets report on news from Mississippi, Michigan, Montana and Texas.
Dying Without Care: Opioid Deaths Expected To Surge
Centers offering treatment for opioid dependency struggle during the pandemic. Public health news is on septicemic plague, dangerous heat waves and more.
California’s Public Health Chief Quits As State Struggles With Data Glitch
State officials are coping with a backlog of lab reports that could cause a spike in new cases. Also: Some advocates want more California inmates freed from prison — even those doing time for murder.
