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"Tumbling" covid case counts cause some schools to think about relaxing masking, but the AP reports nationally that deaths have inched up over the past few weeks and some rural hospitals are strained as cold weather arrives. Arizona, reports note, has caught up with New York in covid deaths per capita.
With booster doses of the Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson covid vaccines accessible to millions of Americans, patients seek out guidance.
A group of unvaccinated Maine health care workers are pressing the Supreme Court to block state rules mandating covid vaccines, arguing they violate religious liberty. Separately, a federal judge rejected a bid by first responders and other key workers to block Washington's vax mandate.
The company reported that children in this age group had antibody levels 1.5 times higher than those seen in young adults one month after immunization was complete. Moderna said its vaccine proved safe and didn't share its full data, but said it was going to submit it to U.S. and European regulators.
News outlets report on the latest negotiations (as of Tuesday morning) as Democrats continue to pare back their ambitious and expensive plans.
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Opinion and editorial writers examine these covid, mental health and other topics.
News outlets report on rises in covid cases in some European countries, called a "second pandemic winter," with vaccine divides partly blamed. An increase in the "delta plus" covid variant in the U.K. is unlikely to lead to a flight ban though, according to the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Walmart is recalling an essential oil-based aromatherapy room spray after a dangerous bacterial contaminant was found. The bacteria is linked to a recent outbreak of potentially deadly melioidosis. Meanwhile, a study shows people who breastfeed babies may have a reduced risk of cognitive decline.
A report in Crain's Detroit Business shows that even with efforts to force health systems to be more transparent about how much they charge for services, prices for the same care can vary up to eight times between hospitals. Truveta, 23andMe, Cerner, MVP Health Care and more are also in the news.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says that her party is inches away from wrapping up negotiations.
Cognitive side effects from covid infections, even for patients who weren't hospitalized, can last for months, a study published in JAMA Network Open reveals. Separately, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, warned against covid complacency.
CNN reports on a surprising study showing lower death numbers for any cause in the months following taking a covid shot — proving the vaccines are safe, at least. But: correlation is not causation. Other reports say people who got a Johnson & Johnson single-dose jab months ago are in a "rush" for boosters.
The Food and Drug Administration said Friday that its review of Pfizer's covid vaccine found it to be highly effective at preventing symptomatic infections in children ages 5 to 11 and causes no unexpected safety issues. Dr. Anthony Fauci expects the shot to be authorized for that age group in November.
Republican leaders in states like Florida and Texas are taking more steps to fight mandates from the federal government — and even those of other states.
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Editorial writers tackle these public health subjects.
Opinion writers examine these covid, vaccine and covid related topics.
China's capital city is due to host the Winter Olympics in four months, and anyone who received two-dose Chinese vaccines and is "at risk," which includes Games workers or participants, is eligible for a booster. Separately, a Chinese disinformation campaign blaming Maine lobsters for covid has been revealed.
Responding to the issuance, Gov. Kevin Stitt, a Republican, said "I believe people are created by God to be male or female. Period." He added a threat to "take whatever action necessary" to protect his ideals. Meanwhile in Ohio, an anti-trans bill targeting medication for young people is launched.
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