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Stat reports it's entirely possible that a company will find early success, but none of the vaccines being developed for the U.S. market has been proven to be effective in preventing COVID-19 disease. Dr. Anthony Fauci told JAMA that a vaccine might come later than January.
Beneficiaries of the two federal insurance programs will not have to pay out-of-pocket expenses for a vaccine authorized for emergency use, under a rule change by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Federal health officials weigh in on the importance of masks in controlling the latest COVID surge, while some state and local lawmakers take steps to require face coverings and add other new restrictions.
The Washington Post reports that White House officials ended early attempts to investigate the spread of coronavirus within the Trump administration. And sources tell Daily Beast that advisers pushing the controversial "herd immunity" strategy have prevailed with President Donald Trump.
The two cases are the latest decided by the high court that could greatly impact the outcome of next week's elections, as many Americans struggle to vote safely during a pandemic.
Since Monday, at least six U.S. hospitals have already been hit by cyberattacks believed to be executed by a Russian-speaking criminal gang using the Ryuk ransomware. The FBI, Department of Homeland Security and Department of Health and Human Services warn health care providers to prepare for more hacks.
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Opinion writers weigh in on these issues coming to light during the pandemic.
Canada's cases and deaths have been rising since the country celebrated the holiday earlier this month. News is from France, England, Russia and Yemen, as well.
Read about the biggest pharmaceutical developments and pricing stories from the past week in KHN's Prescription Drug Watch roundup.
News is from Texas, California, Maine, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Georgia and Oklahoma.
Stat reports on documents released by the congressional committee following Purdue Pharma's agreement last week to plead guilty to three felony counts. News is on Vertex's cystic fibrosis drug, Da Vinci robotics, Exact Sciences and more.
In other health care industry news: drug-resistant hospital bacteria; a COVID outbreak at UCSF; Baylor Alliance and Catalyst Health are combining; and more. Also, pioneering AIDS physician Joyce Wallace, 79, has died.
In some people, the antibodies have attacked their immune systems instead of the virus. And some experts, responding to a large study that suggested immunity may not last very long, say fears are overblown because it's normal for levels of antibodies to drop after the body clears an infection.
"Let's be very patient,'' said Dr. Albert Bourla, adding "I know how much it is needed for the world.'' He had previously said results could be expected in October. Both Pfizer and Moderna claim to be close.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force especially recommends earlier screening for Black people, who have higher rates. News is on misinformation about COVID, safe holiday gatherings, Chrissy Teigen's pregnancy loss and more.
Dodgers third-baseman Justin Turner tested positive for the virus partway through the final game, removed from the lineup and told to isolate. Later, however, he reappeared to celebrate on-field with his teammates. He hugged them, kissed his wife and sat for the team photo without wearing a mask.
A British team analyzed results from 84,285 people who completed a study called the Great British Intelligence Test. Other scientists warned that their cognitive skills weren't tested pre-COVID. News is on the toll taken on families, the ''bliss molecule'' and now, this: seasonal depression, as well.
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