Category: Public Health

Heading Off the Next Pandemic

As long as humans encroach on nature, pandemics are inevitable — making it important to concentrate resources in areas where people and wildlife are linked.

‘Last Responders’ Brace for Surge in Covid Deaths Across US

In some parts of the country, the surge in covid cases is overwhelming coroners, morgues, funeral homes and religious leaders. It has required ingenuity and even changed the rituals of honoring the dead.

Seniors Face Crushing Drug Costs as Congress Stalls on Capping Medicare Out-Of-Pockets

While many private insurers cap what members pay in health costs, Medicare does not. Democrats and Republicans in Congress have proposed annual limits ranging from $2,000 to $3,100. But there’s disagreement about how to pay for that cost cap.

New York City aims to vaccinate 1 million people by the end of January

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COVID-19 variant found in 2nd state; Warp Speed leaders acknowledge slow vaccine rollout — 4 updates

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COVID-19 vaccination rates lag behind end-of-year goal

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Outpatient COVID-19 visits slow in 9 regions: 4 CDC findings

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US to launch COVID-19 vaccine education campaign in January

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Biden taps 3 officials for COVID-19 response team; McConnell blocks bill for $2K stimulus checks — 7 updates

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1st case of highly infectious COVID-19 variant identified in US

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