Category: Public Health

Hospitals’ Rocky Rollout of Covid Vaccine Sparks Questions of Fairness

The lack of a federal strategy on how distribution should work at the local level means that states, hospitals, nursing homes and pharmacies are making decisions on their own about who gets vaccinated and when.

CMS releases pandemic plan

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Other viruses suppressed amid COVID-19 pandemic could make strong rebound, experts say

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Kentucky scheduling tool accidentally allowed general public to sign up for COVID-19 vaccine

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California to open mass vaccination sites this week

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US to recommend immediate vaccination for those 65+; herd immunity unlikely in 2021 — 6 COVID-19 updates

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2 House Reps. test positive for COVID-19 after Capitol riot

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Only a Smokescreen? Big Tobacco Stands Down as Colorado and Oregon Hike Cigarette Taxes

After spending tens of millions of dollars to oppose past efforts, Altria didn’t oppose Colorado’s tobacco tax initiative and could benefit from the law’s minimum-price provision.

California Budget Reflects ‘Pandemic-Induced Reality,’ Governor Says

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 2021-22 budget blueprint would direct billions in state covid assistance to schools, businesses and the state’s vaccination effort. But he didn’t propose more funding for the state’s 61 local health agencies, which have taken on increased responsibility for testing, contact tracing and enforcement of health orders.

When will smell, taste come back? 5 COVID-19 questions answered

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