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Trump Set To Resume COVID Task-Force Briefings
The coronavirus surge in a majority of states is prompting the Trump administration to revive briefings by the White House task force, with President Donald Trump expected to be in the lead. Meanwhile, the president tweets out a picture of himself wearing a mask.
Florida And California Trending In Different Directions
Cases in Florida continue to escalate while stats indicate California may be stabilizing. Meanwhile, CNN examines how progress in California so quickly reversed since Memorial Day.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Different Takes: Lessons On Using Science During A Pandemic; Trump Vs. Fauci; CDC’s Data
Editorial pages focus on the pandemic and related health issues.
Opinion writers weigh in on these public health issues and others.
Nevada Slashes Health, School Budgets; States Ponder More Shutdowns
Calls for Florida to shut down and California’s problems do not abate. And other COVID news from across the country is less than rosy.
‘We Are At The Breaking Point,’ UN Chief Warns As Pandemic Exposes Global Fault Lines
Global pandemic developments are reported out of South Africa, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Austria, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Brazil, China, Canada, Bolivia, Mexico, Pakistan, Nicaragua, Venezuela, the United Kingdom and Italy.
Disabled Inmates’ Deaths Prompt Lawsuit Seeking Better Prison Conditions
Other stories take a deeper look at how ethnic minorities and senior citizens are affected by the pandemic.
Trump Administration Says No To CDC Director Testifying Before House Panel On Schools
In other news, the House coronavirus committee wants to hear from Education Secretary Betsy DeVos about the administration’s threat to cut funding from public schools that don’t fully reopen.
Texas AG Tells Religious Schools It’s OK To Ignore Reopening Ban
Local health officials barred in-person school reopenings until after Labor Day. Other news on schools is from Wisconsin and Arizona, and looks at former Vice President Joe Biden’s plans for schools, as well.
Sports Teams’ Dilemma: Money or Health
Sports organizations on all levels continue to struggle with the COVID epidemic, not so much with testing, but with whether to start making money even though it risks the health of players.
Teens ‘Improvising’ On Condoms, Contraceptives, Pediatrician Says
New guidelines published Monday call for easier access. More public health news is on pregnancy, cancer, West Nile virus, and, oh, yes, trench fever.
Atlanta Mayor Defends Mask Order That Georgia Governor Is Fighting
News about mask debates and mandates comes from Georgia, Mississippi, Michigan, Maryland and elsewhere.
Doctors Puzzled By Drop In Preemie Births During Lockdowns
Several countries independently reported the findings, prompting the call for further research. Public health news is on a doctor’s dismay at non mask wearers, public transportation, open bars, and protection for workers, also.
Just Kidding! 113 Rhode Islanders Got False Positives For COVID
Also in the news: why a COVID test is like a pregnancy test; scientists discover six different types of the disease; and the question of who should pay the tab for testing.
Study: Kids 10 And Older Spread COVID As Effectively As Adults
The data out of South Korea adds yet another complexity to the difficult decision of whether to open schools. Also, more than 80 infants test positive in one Texas county.
White House Aims To Cut Funds For Testing, CDC, NIH In Next Relief Package
In other news about testing and the administration: California Gov. Gavin Newsom was reportedly told to appeal directly to President Donald Trump and to thank him if Newsom wanted help in getting more testing swabs. And Colorado’s governor calls the national testing situation a “complete disgrace.”
Quest Wins First FDA Approval To Conduct ‘Pooled’ COVID Testing
In an effort to increase testing capacity, Quest Diagnostics will now be allowed to “pool” up to four samples together. If the group comes back positive, samples will be tested individually.
With Jobless Benefits Set To Expire, Congress Tackles More Pandemic Aid
The next coronavirus stimulus package tops the agenda for congressional lawmakers trying to negotiate thorny issues like joblessness, state financial assistance and business liability.
Medical-Device Industry On The Rebound During Pandemic
Profits look stronger for medical device makers. In other research news: Does the flu linger in the air, too?
