Moderna, Pfizer Reveal Vaccine Designs
Companies typically share these plans after studies are complete, but both companies hope to earn the trust of the public and scientists.
Archives: Morning Breakouts
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Frustrations Roil Surface Of Relief Negotiations But Spur No Progress
Despite talk of a middle ground from President Donald Trump and some lawmakers, stimulus legislation negotiators end the week no closer to striking a deal.
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‘President Should Step Down’: Biden Condemns Trump’s Pandemic Response
At a campaign town hall in Pennsylvania, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden charged that President Donald Trump's coronavirus actions have been solely motivated by re-election and financial self-interest. He also questioned vaccine timing talk and slammed Attorney William Barr's comments comparing pandemic restrictions to slavery.
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House Vote On Marijuana Legalization Bill Postponed Until After Election
More moderate Democrats expressed concerns about the progressive labeling of the bill and failure to pass a relief bill.
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White House Abandoned HHS Plan To Mail Masks To Every American In April
Documents obtained by The Washington Post and NBC News detail the Department of Health and Human Service's proposal to deliver 650 million cloth masks in April -- enough for five face coverings per household, according to a U.S. Postal Service draft press release. The USPS papers also reveal safety fears raised by postal workers since the pandemic's start.
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Trump Officials’ Private Battle To Control CDC Messaging Goes Public
Health officials within HHS and CDC fear that recent attacks leveled by President Donald Trump and his aides at CDC Director Robert Redfield could escalate, while the American public receives mixed messages from the federal government during a public health crisis.
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Europe’s COVID Cases Rising Faster Than Spring’s Peak, Alarming WHO
The World Health Organization’s European officials warn governments and residents to redouble efforts to fight the virus. With hospitalizations spiking, the United Kingdom considers a second lockdown. And the worldwide total of confirmed COVID-19 cases passes the 30 million mark.
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CDC Scientists Did Not Write Or Agree To Release Altered COVID Testing Guidance
Controversial guidelines saying asymptomatic people exposed to COVID-19 don't need to get tested were crafted by HHS officials and did not go through CDC's standard scientific review process. Memos obtained by The New York Times finds the policy change was published over objections from CDC scientists.
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Farmers To Receive Additional $13B In Coronavirus Relief, Trump Says
President Donald Trump announced the second round of aid for farmers during a reelection rally in Wisconsin. More details are expected today. Other Trump campaign news covers drug importation and pricing, the United Nations and opioids.
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First Edition: Sept. 18, 2020
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Different Takes: COVID And Heart Disease; Denial At The Top; And Help For The Vulnerable
Opinion experts weigh in on these public health issues and others.
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Viewpoints: Pros, Cons Of Faster Vaccine Approval; Lessons On Living During Pandemic
Editorial pages focus on these pandemic topics and others.
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Germany Gets Assurance From US Military About Taming Outbreak
Global news is from Germany, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, France, England, Spain and South Africa.
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Financial Struggles: Low Occupancy Hits Connecticut Nursing Homes Hard
Media outlets report on news from Ohio, Maryland, Virginia and Michigan, as well.
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Research Roundup: Antibiotics; Myocarditis; Convalescent Plasma; Seasonal Viruses; Staph Infections
Each week, KHN compiles a selection of recently released health policy studies and briefs.
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October Kickoffs: Big 10 Reverses Course On Football Season
Fans and President Donald Trump cheered on the decision to play. News is on cases among student-athletes at Penn State, the University of Florida and more.
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Pedestrian Deaths Reach Crisis Levels
A new book looks at the causes of deaths that have jumped 46%. More public health news is on mosquito-borne viruses, blood pressure and other developments.
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2-Month-Old Baby In Michigan Dies From COVID
A hospital spokesman said the baby was the youngest person "we know to have passed due to COVID-19." News is on double lung transplants, vaccinations, mental health, quarantines and more.
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Drug Appears To Reduce COVID Patients’ Odds Of Ending Up In Hospital
Eli Lilly is developing the monoclonal antibody drug with biotechnology firm AbCellera.
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Dementia Patients Dying At Higher Rates During Pandemic, Data Show
The Washington Post found that isolation measures were to blame. Physicians reported increased falls, pulmonary infections, depression and sudden frailty in recent months.
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