Category: Public Health

Health Officials Fear Pandemic-Related Suicide Spike Among Native Youth

Recent deaths on a small Native American reservation in Montana have underlined the heightened risks for Indigenous youths and how suicide prevention programs are struggling to operate during the pandemic.

California’s COVID Enforcement Strategy: Education Over Citations

Gov. Gavin Newsom said in July that California would target businesses that flagrantly violate public health orders. But the state’s strategy of education over enforcement means that businesses that don’t comply face few — if any — consequences.

Surgeon general: Trump has ‘medical reason’ for delayed COVID-19 vaccination

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COVID-19 variant in UK spreads faster, officials say

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Congress inks deal for $900B relief package; Moderna vaccine to reach some hospitals today — 7 COVID-19 updates

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CDC group recommends next priorities for COVID-19 vaccine: Ages 75+, front-line essential workers

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As Biden Gets Sworn In, White House Will Get Scrubbed Down

Fears about lingering coronavirus at the White House are prompting a massive disinfection initiative before the Bidens move in.

‘Nine Months Into It, the Adrenaline Is Gone and It’s Just Exhausting’

A UCSF emergency room physician reflects on California’s response to COVID-19 and on lessons learned — or not — as the coronavirus makes its second devastating surge.

‘Nine Months Into It, the Adrenaline Is Gone and It’s Just Exhausting’

A UCSF emergency room physician reflects on California’s response to COVID-19 and on lessons learned — or not — as the coronavirus makes its second devastating surge.

With Few Takers for COVID Vaccine, DC Hospital CEO Takes ‘One for the Team’

Howard University Hospital officials are eager to get their 1,900 employees vaccinated, but so far few are showing up.