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Overpowered Hospitals Desperate For More Nurses

Staffing shortages besiege medical facilities around the country as a surge of COVID patients flood the health care system.

By khnlaureno

Dec. 3, 2020

Democratic Leaders Back Small Relief Bill As Starting Point For Talks

A $908 billion compromise stimulus plan floated by a bipartisan group of senators may restart stalled negotiations, but there's a long way to go.

By khnlaureno

Dec. 3, 2020

Biden’s Hunt For Next HHS Secretary Shifts

The current frontrunner for the post is believed to be Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo. President-elect Joe Biden is expected to announce next week his choice for the critical role. Meanwhile, as President Donald Trump continues to rail against the results, threats of violence against election officials escalate.

By khnlaureno

Dec. 3, 2020

Can Old Tech Like Faxes, Paper Records Keep Up With COVID Vaccine Rollout?

That and other big questions need to be answered, such as: What about pregnant women, or vaccine trial volunteers who got a placebo?

By khnlaureno

Dec. 3, 2020

Every American Will Get A Paper Card As Proof Of COVID Vaccination

The Department of Defense gave its first glimpse of the cards Wednesday. Meanwhile, CVS and Walgreens announced they will send pharmacists to assisted-living facilities to administer the vaccine when it becomes available.

By khnlaureno

Dec. 3, 2020

Phishing Attack Detected On COVID Vaccine Supply Chains

Spoofed emails impersonating a Chinese biomedical executive are currently targeting organizations in six countries, including Germany, Italy, South Korea, the Czech Republic and Taiwan, security analysts at IBM warned on Thursday.

By khnlaureno

Dec. 3, 2020

Moderna Says It Will Soon Test Vaccine On Children Ages 12-17

The study will include 3,000 kids, but the company does not appear to be recruiting volunteers yet.

By khnlaureno

Dec. 3, 2020

After UK’S Historic Move, FDA Defends Process For Approving COVID Vaccine

The European Union, which the U.K. withdrew from earlier this year, was also blunt in defending its approach, saying its longer approval process requires more checks than the emergency procedure chosen by Britain.

By khnlaureno

Dec. 3, 2020

Fears Rise That Americans Will Tune Out Holiday Travel Pleas

The CDC is warning against travel over the December holidays and telling Americans that if they ignore that advice, they should get tested before and after the trip.

By khnlaureno

Dec. 3, 2020

State Officials Scramble With Every Pocket Of US In Virus Crisis

News outlets report on mitigation measures in Mississippi, California, Arizona, Kentucky, New Jersey, Michigan, Virginia and New York.

By khnlaureno

Dec. 3, 2020

‘Most Difficult Time’ Still Ahead: Dire Winter Warnings Issued

CDC chief Dr. Robert Redfield delivered a stark message to Americans: the next months will likely be “the most difficult time in the public health history of this nation" with the death toll possibly reaching 450,000 by February.

By khnlaureno

Dec. 3, 2020

Deadliest Day In US Yet: New Cases Surpass 200,000 While Deaths Skyrocket Past Spring Peak

The numbers are ominous: It was reported Wednesday that 3,100 Americans died of COVID-19. And that number will climb with over 100,000 sick enough to be hospitalized and over 200,000 new infections detected.

By khnlaureno

Dec. 3, 2020

First Edition: Dec. 3, 2020

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.

By khnlaureno

Dec. 3, 2020

Different Takes: Lessons On Fighting Health Disparities, Getting People To Accept Vaccines, Testing, Masking

In addition to expressing views about pandemic-related issues related, editorial pages look at harmful health policies on display at immigration centers.

By janicelkff

Dec. 2, 2020