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Bat scientists in particular are saying no one may accurately pin down the origin of the novel coronavirus. In other covid developments: breathalyzer test may be in the works, though, making it easier to detect it. And a worrying report notes a British woman died infected with two variants.
The White House is targeting hospital competition and health cost transparency in its latest executive orders.
The acting head of the Food and Drug Administration is, very unusually, calling for an investigation into her own agency's controversial approval of Biogen's Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm. Staff contacts with the drugmaker are said to be of particular concern.
NPR reports the overall uptick in virus cases in the U.S., particularly in areas where vaccine uptake is low. CNN quotes an expert's warning of a "surprising amount" of deaths due soon. Other news outlets cover local covid spikes across the country.
Axios reports that roughly half of U.S. states don't intend to enforce mask policies in schools, while 10 states will mandate student mask-wearing, regardless of vaccination status.
Pfizer will meet with U.S. health officials today to discuss authorizing a third dose of its covid vaccine, and Dr. Anthony Fauci notes the company apologized for not warning ahead of its plans. Meanwhile experts downplay full approval of covid vaccines.
As the remaining unvaccinated Americans become more entrenched -- whether due to politics, age or or income status -- the Biden administration is hitting an outreach wall.
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The World Health Organization says a third wave of covid hitting Africa will be the worst yet for the continent. In other news, Oxfam says 11 people die of hunger every minute around the world, and outlets cover the pope's recovery from surgery.
Each week, KHN finds longer stories for you to enjoy. This week's selections include stories on "Patient Zero," data harvesting, environmental health, CC Sabathia and more.
In other news, opioid-related deaths are reportedly jumping by the hundreds as a suspected bad batch of fentanyl seems partly to blame; mosquito-control efforts ramp up in Texas to beat West Nile virus; and families used to fostering extend their help to migrant kids.
Other reports cover the baffling rise of respiratory syncytial virus — usually a winter issue; an expanded recall of Tyson Foods chicken over listeria fears; weight training and weight control; and Naomi Osaka's pressure to reveal her mental health struggle.
A 10-year analysis of how hospitals are set up to deal with pandemics and mass casualty events says that the U.S. may not be ready for the next catastrophe. Separately, 32 experts from 17 nations released guidelines for how health leaders can prepare.
The first participants in a Phase 1/2 study have already had mRNA-1010 shots, targeting some seasonal flu variants. Stock buybacks, extended shelf life for glaucoma meds, and Philip Morris buying a U.K. asthma drug company are also in the news.
As Western states ready themselves for more scorching heat -- Death Valley may hit a record 131 degrees Sunday -- the death toll from the previous high temperature period is rising. Oregon's new worker-heat rules might be the nation's most protective.
Stat and USA Today cover research into how people's genes influence how badly they react to a covid infection, and maybe how susceptible they are to catching it. Other reports cover the low death risk in children and how high heart rate persists after covid.
After fierce criticism of its accelerated approval for Biogen's pricey Alzheimer's medication Aduhelm, the Food and Drug Administration is reversing its broad recommendation and now saying the treatment should only be prescribed to patients with milder symptoms.
Only about 35% of the state’s population has been fully vaccinated. Parts of Utah, Louisiana, Wisconsin and California have all reported surges, as well.
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