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New Care Facilities For Cancer Treatments, Areas Hard Hit By Pandemic
Other health industry news on bonuses for executives, the Provider Relief Fund, cancer treatments, health insurers and more.
Separate Salmonella Outbreaks Linked To Red Onions, Backyard Poultry
Also: Colorado tackles racism; homicides spike in large cities; Maine battles rabies outbreak; the anniversary of the El Paso, Texas, shooting; West Nile virus; and more.
Justice Ginsburg’s Cancer Recurrence Diagnosed Months Ago
Personal health issues are reported about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. And the first person to receive a face transplant dies.
A NFL coach tests positive, and a few college players threaten to boycott games. But there is some good news: Drew Brees, the New Orleans Saints quarterback, has stopped licking his fingers.
Authorities Try To Track Down Cruise Passengers After COVID Outbreak
Hundreds may have been exposed to those aboard the MS Roald Amundsen, officials say. In other public health news: a D.C. priest contracts COVID after preaching against it; Latinx communities suffer in the pandemic; the lack of health literacy; and more.
COVID Hitting Colleges Not Even Fully Open Yet
A broad survey of universities reveals that the coronavirus has already affected the institutions — even before classes have resumed. The schools struggle with how to cope.
K-12 Schools Face Daunting Obstacles Before Reopening
More schools report COVID cases and parents understandably fret. And President Trump’s son’s private school in Maryland remains closed.
7 Companies Awarded Nearly $250M To Develop Faster Testing Models
The money comes from a $1.5 billion pot allocated to the NIH in April and is intended to add 6 million tests a year. Technology news is on antibody tests and more.
High Hopes For Vaccine Could Cause People To Slack Off On Protections
Scientists and public health officials worry that people have unrealistic views of how a coronavirus vaccine would roll out. Others wrestle with the question of who gets inoculated first. Other vaccine news covers income disparity, clinical trials and more.
‘Move On’ From Hydroxychloroquine, Giroir Urges; New Drug RLF-100 Shows Dramatic Results
COVID-19 patients recovered rapidly from respiratory failure after three days of treatment with RLF-100, or aviptadil, Reuters reports. Also in the news: CytoDyn, GoodRx and Catalyst.
Another Lockdown Is Considered, Dismissed By Some
While the economic damage of the COVID epidemic grows, the debate has resumed whether the country would be better off financially if it went on a brief, but intense, lockdown.
Pandemic Affecting November Election Voting
As predictions of a shortage of poll workers grow, adding to the anxiety of a well-run election in November, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said mail-in voting will be an essential option for Americans‘ safety.
Stimulus Stalemate: Hope Fades For Quick Aid Deal As Talks Pick Back Up
The White House and congressional Democrats remain far apart on measures that should be included in the next round of coronavirus relief legislation as negotiations resume.
Rep. Grijalva Blasts Maskless House Colleagues After His Positive Test
After finding out about the positive coronavirus test, Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Arizona) called out Republican members who “routinely strut around the Capitol without a mask to selfishly make a political statement at the expense of their colleagues, staff, and their families.”
‘Operation Warp Speed’ Secures Another Potential Vaccine
The latest deal by the U.S. federal government pays $2.1 billion to Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline for COVID-19 vaccine development and delivery of 100 million doses, if successful.
Fauci Testifies: Inconsistent Shutdowns Caused Surge, Virus Won’t Disappear
As the nation’s top public health officials appeared before a House committee, Dr. Anthony Fauci also said he’s “cautiously optimistic” about a vaccine this year.
Birx Warns Of Pandemic’s ‘New Phase,’ Advises More Caution From Americans
“I want to be very clear: What we are seeing today is different from March and April,” Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House coronavirus task force coordinator, said during a CNN interview. “It is extraordinarily widespread. This epidemic right now is different … and it’s both rural and urban.”
Deaths Rose 20% In July With 25,000 American Lives Lost
While new cases dipping give reason for cautious optimism, the fatality rate from COVID-19 maintained grim levels. A new model forecasts that the U.S. could pass 180,000 deaths this month.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Viewpoints: Economic Woes, Plus Other Lessons On Lockdown; 150,000 Dead Along With Good Information
Opinion writers weigh in on topics related to the pandemic.
