Category: Policy

Forgetting mental health is a miss for the Biden COVID-19 task force

President-elect Joe Biden revealed on November 9, 2020, the members of his COVID-19 task force.  His swift announcement of the task force clarifies that addressing the health and economic problems related to COVID-19 is his immediate priority. The pres…

The cost of avoiding cost: a medical student’s perspective

My first meeting with a therapist was a success: she specialized in type-A personalities, was transparent about her eclectic approach, and her office – on the bottom floor of a converted San Francisco townhouse – felt somewhere still and safe, a purple…

Ben Carson Says He Took Oleandrin, An FDA-Rejected Supplement Touted By MyPillow Founder, As Coronavirus Treatment

The FDA said the manufacturer did not provide enough evidence it is safe.

HHS Secretary Azar: Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution Could Start In Weeks

The forecast comes as there are spikes nationwide and the U.S. has soared past 11 million cases.

Judge Stops Trump Administration From Deporting Unaccompanied Children

The CDC issued an emergency declaration in March because of the pandemic.

How Much Will A Covid-19 Vaccine Cost?

As Pfizer and Moderna edge closer to regulatory approval, access—and herd immunity—hinges on affordability.

Medical Associations Urge Trump To Share Coronavirus Information With Biden Transition Team

The agency responsible for the transition has refused to start working with the Biden team, and the president has not conceded.

Former FDA Commissioner Says Pandemic Could ‘Effectively End In 2021’ If Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines Live Up To Early Data

Early data has indicated Pfizer’s vaccine could be up to 90% effective and Moderna’s could be more than 94% effective.

WHO Chief Warns Vaccine Won’t End Covid-19 Pandemic As Moderna, Pfizer Announce Early Successes

The public health leader stressed the need to continue other methods of disease control, like contact tracing, isolating infected patients and testing.

Michigan, Washington Order New Covid-19 Restrictions As U.S. Cases Surge Past 11 Million

The U.S. has reported more than a million new cases in less than a week.