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After Saying It Was Near Capacity, Houston Hospital System Stops Reporting Key Metrics In COVID Care
The sudden rise in cases across Texas is drawing concerns and questions about the governor’s policies as the state moved quickly to reopen.
Gov. Gavin Newsom is considering closures in other counties, as well. News on California is about one family’s struggle with COVID, difficult access to courts, tackling the budget, permitting reusable shopping bags, rising prison outbreaks, and a strain on Filipino nurses, as well.
Global news is from South Africa, India, South Korea, Australia, China, Haiti, Russia, Czech Republic, England, Brazil, Greece, Belgium, Dubai, Thailand, Spain, France, Yemen, Pakistan, Mexico, Yemen and Italy, as well.
Media outlets report on news from Georgia, Texas, California, Florida, Ohio, Arizona, North Carolina, Louisiana, Michigan, Vermont and Massachusetts.
Starbucks, Pepsi And Other Companies Pause Ads To Protest Hate Speech On Social Media
Many companies are removing their ads from Facebook specifically, while others are halting them on all social media platforms.
Campus Conundrum: Colleges Weigh If Or When They Can Return To Normal
Students — and local businesses — nervously await word about whether colleges will open in the fall. News outlets also examine other ways schools have been disrupted by the pandemic.
As States Set Guidelines On Nursing Home Visits, Some Experts Worry It’s Too Soon
The pandemic has revealed many realities of nursing homes, including the vital role family still plays in a resident’s care and well-being. As facilities attempt to reopen to visitors, the industry faces calls for major changes as well as legal action.
As Pro Sports Attempt A Comeback, Virus Hotspots Could Play The Spoilers
States like Florida, Texas and Arizona play a key role in professional sports’ effort to restart. But those are also the places where COVID-19 cases are surging. Meanwhile, motor racing and marathon organizers make decisions about upcoming events.
What Makes A ‘Great’ Vaccine? Who Will Get One? Experts Say We Must Wrestle With These Questions Now
News outlets report on the latest state of the global race for an effective vaccine.
Reports suggest that about two-thirds to three-quarters of coronavirus patients in ICUs have experienced hallucinations. Public health news is on mental health, conflicting messages, WHO’s response, ABCs of the virus, risky public transit, airline travel, pulse oximeters and more.
To Blow Off Steam, Doctors Play — What Else? — A Game Called ‘Pandemic’
How doctors are coping with the coronavirus outbreak. Also, should you go to the dentist now? In other news: Noted sleep disorder researcher William Dement dies at 91.
Pfizer Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over Medicare’s Anti-Kickback Rules
The pharmaceutical giant says the regulations keep Pfizer from helping seniors to pay for an expensive heart condition drug. In other pharmaceutical news, drugmakers are teaming up in a new $1 billion for-profit venture to invest in small antibiotic companies.
Beef Industry Criticized Over Use Of Antibiotics
In other news: gene therapy, small-fiber neuropathy, CRISPR, a mystery illness and more.
Both President Donald Trump’s HHS secretary and Vice President Mike Pence called on Americans to act responsibly and wear masks even though some leaders do not follow the CDC’s advice. News on masks looks at local, state and other countries’ policies, a choir’s negligence, politicians’ calls for President Trump to wear a mask, and which masks rise to the top, as well.
Police Violence Against Latinos Underreported, Castro Says
“It’s not an issue that’s associated with Latinos in the same way that it’s associated with African American men in particular, but it has been a real problem for the Latino community throughout the country, particularly in inner city neighborhoods of folks being profiled, folks being killed over the years,” said Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) in an interview Sunday. Also: Images of police brutality may cause trauma; New York’s top policeman discusses protests.
Coronavirus Infection Rates Among Latinos Far Outpace Rest Of The Nation
Many Latino families were unable to shelter in place due to work requirements. Since Easter, the number of cases in Hispanic communities has skyrocketed. Meanwhile, Black doctors speak out on inequities entrenched in the health care system that have been laid bare by the pandemic. News outlets also explore how the protests against racial injustice are impacting activists and policymakers around the country.
For AIDS Activists, Government’s Response To Coronavirus Feels Familiar
In other LGBTQ-related news: Black trans women speak out; Pride parades; gay activist Kenneth Lewes dies.
1 Killed At Breonna Taylor Protest In Louisville After Man Shoots Into Crowd
The victim was a 27-year-old photographer. People in the crowd — who were at the park to protest police brutality — fired back at the gunman, who was wounded but survived.
Is There A Path Forward For A Police Reform Bill On Capitol Hill?
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), the author of a Republican police reform bill that Senate Democrats blocked last week, says he will meet with House Democrats who drafted their own legislation. Meanwhile, Congressional Black Caucus members look to seize the national moment. And Democratic party members call for more progressive changes than those backed by their presumptive presidential nominee.
Planned Parenthood Names McGill Johnson As Permanent President
Alexis McGill Johnson has been serving as acting president since Leana Wen stepped down in 2019.
