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July's job report beat estimates, growing to 1.8 million. But economists worry hiring is stalling while millions still without work suffer hardship with relief aid expiring and some jobs disappearing forever.
The original U.S. advisory was issued on March 19. Now the State Department will return to issuing advisories on a country-by-country basis. Also in pandemic travel news, COVID travel restrictions separate couples and families.
With Democratic lawmakers and White House negotiators both pointing fingers at each other, hours of tense negotiations on overdue coronavirus relief measures end Thursday with little progress and an uncertain path forward.
The Trump administration's top public health experts weigh in on the current state of the pandemic.
President Donald Trump signed a "Buy American" executive order aimed at boosting domestic production of prescription drugs and medical supplies that are vital in an emergency like the current pandemic. Also, the president's announced action on drug pricing has yet to be released.
The global picture is also grim: total confirmed cases reach 19 million. Daily cases in the United States continue to stay below July's highs though.
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Global pandemic developments are reported out of Europe, Australia, Japan, Brazil, China, North Korea and other countries. Also: The health legacy of the atomic bomb blasts in World War II and Cold War testing is noted as the 75th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing is marked.
A mixed bag of success stories and failures among the states: mask mandates, check points and misjudgments.
Each week, KHN compiles a selection of recently released health policy studies and briefs.
In other tech news: the use of Zoom meetings in ICU treatment; a psychiatrist touts the benefits of Twitch; and businesses adapt their technology during the pandemic.
A Harvard study looks at the unequal footing in health care industry workplaces for Black Americans.
Media outlets report on K-12 and higher education news from across the nation.
“The safety challenges created by COVID-19 place our football student-athletes at an unacceptable level of risk,” said the University of Connecticut's Dave Benedict. And news about cruise ships, none of it good.
The results were clear, researchers said. The "Sunshine Vitamin" doesn't improve mood either. Public health news is on STD diagnostics, tear gas dangers, climate news, food insecurity and mental health, as well.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti threatened to shut off power and water to residents who hold big parties. In other states, large gatherings continue to spread the coronavirus to large numbers of people. But in Fargo, N.D., an outdoor festival goes on.
In other public health news: rising hospital infections; the many symptoms of COVID-19; what winter might be like this year; face masks that are "Made in the USA"; and more.
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