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Democratic House lawmakers informed HHS Secretary Alex Azar of the probe into charges, reported by Politico, that agency political appointees tried to influence CDC scientific reports on COVID-19. Meanwhile, the White House refuses to allow trade adviser Peter Navarro to testify to a House panel about a canceled ventilator manufacturing contract.
Lawmakers calling themselves the House Problem Solvers Caucus float a recovery package aimed at pushing Democratic leaders and White House officials to resume negotiations on a coronavirus relief economic relief package.
“The industry ran to the White House as meat and poultry workers all across the country were getting sick and dying to say, ‘Let us stay open and have USDA intimidate health departments so they can’t close us down because our profits are more important than workers’ health and community’s health,’” said a former chief of staff of OSHA.
In an interview with the Las Vegas Review-Journal, President Donald Trump said that he is not subject to Nevada's rules limiting indoor gatherings to 50 and that he was not concerned about his own safety. He did not address health risks for supporters who attended the rally. Privately, Trump campaign aides voiced concerns that the events could exacerbate the pandemic.
Talking to Facebook followers live on Sunday night, HHS spokesman Michael Caputo also offered up conspiracy theories about a left-wing insurrection and voiced concerns that his own “mental health has definitely failed.” The comments follow reports that Caputo and other HHS political appointees tried to interfere with scientific reports issued by CDC.
Everyone living in California, Oregon and Washington is under some level of warning about smoke-clogged air conditions created by the ongoing wildfires. Parts of California may not see relief until October.
A Gates Foundation report details the calamitous impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on vaccination rates, hunger, mental health, education and other critical initiatives that have driven global health progress over the previous decades.
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Opinion writers express views on vaccine development and distribution and other health topics.
Editorial pages focus on these pandemic topics and others.
Global pandemic developments are also reported out of Antarctica, Israel, Austria, Brazil and India.
Mask requirements have been fiercely debated in both states. Meanwhile, California lawmakers are criticized for improperly wearing masks. News is also from Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Michigan, Georgia and Texas.
The new study shows that children with very mild symptoms or none at all can be spreaders. News is on remote learning, departing teachers and more.
News comes out of Reagan National Airport, Metro Airport, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. Also, a report assesses the risk-taking differences between male and female travelers.
Colonoscopies and some other procedures are gaining ground, however, compared to April. News is on mental health, sex, safe workplaces, ovarian cysts and hunger.
HCA Healthcare finance chief Bill Rutherford says coronavirus patients tend to stay longer than typical hospitalized patients. Still, most hospitals appear to be losing money on COVID care, Modern Healthcare reports.
The panel of health advisers did determine that the updated OxyContin appeared to cut down abuse by snorting and injecting.
The chances of developing diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol and other conditions are lessened for people who lose at least 13% of their weight. Meanwhile, another study finds cases of uncontrolled blood pressure are on the rise.
COVID vaccine news stories report on a timetable from Pfizer and BioNTech, trials recruiting Blacks, effective rates, public impressions and China's developments, as well.
In an interview with Stat, Gilead CEO Daniel O’Day said the drug “brings the entirety of our cancer strategy together.”
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