Republican legislators have passed laws restricting officials’ ability to deploy standard means of infection control, including quarantine, issuing mask mandates and closing businesses.
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Ebola Might Linger In Survivors And Could Trigger Outbreaks Years Later, Scientists Warn
Scientists believe a 2021 outbreak of the disease in Guinea came from dormant virus reactivating in an otherwise healthy survivor from an epidemic that ended five years ago.
Ebola Might Linger In Survivors And Could Trigger Outbreaks Years Later, Scientists Warn
Scientists believe a 2021 outbreak of the disease in Guinea came from dormant virus reactivating in an otherwise healthy survivor from an epidemic that ended five years ago.
Is Congress About To Take Historic Steps To Enhance Elder Care?
Over the next few months, lawmakers will decide whether to both increase and fundamentally refocus federal support for older adults and younger people with disabilities.
European Union Plans U.S.-Inspired Agency To Fight Future Pandemics
In addition to the new agency, the bloc will also donate an extra 200 million Covid-19 vaccine doses to low- and middle-income countries.
Unvaccinated U.S. Covid Patients Cost $5.7 Billion To Treat In Last 3 Months, Study Finds
Taxpayers, businesses and workers will be paying back some billions in Covid-19 hospital expenses from June, July and August, new research suggests.
This Startup Raised $100 Million To Turbocharge Women’s Health
With Tia, Forbes Under 30 alums Carolyn Witte and Felicity Yost have combined software and clinics to target the most valuable customer in healthcare: women.
Russia’s Vladimir Putin Self-Isolating After Possible Covid Exposure
The Russian president’s spokesperson said Putin, who has been fully vaccinated with Russia’s homegrown Sputnik V, tested negative for coronavirus and is in good health.
Scientific Evidence Doesn’t Back Booster Covid Shots, Researchers Warn — Even For The Delta Variant
A team of researchers, including from the WHO and FDA, said there is no “credible evidence” protection against severe Covid-19 wanes over time and that an unnecessary push for boosters could possibly cause more adverse reactions to the vaccines.
Biden’s Vaccine Order Will Require Most, But Not All, Long-Term Care Providers To Get Jabbed
His order should give families comfort that most licensed providers, from doctors to home health aides, will be vaccinated.
