If it takes 12 days to get results, testing is basically pointless.
Category: Public Health
Public Health Experts Fear a Hasty FDA Signoff on Vaccine
The FDA must approve any coronavirus vaccine before it’s widely distributed, but political pressure could cloud the decision.
Federal report places 21 states in ‘red zone,’ urges more restrictions
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46% of Americans know someone with COVID-19: 5 survey findings
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COVID-19 complicates planning for hurricane season
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Test positivity rates in 4 states signal upcoming COVID-19 outbreak, Dr. Fauci warns
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Cases flattening in hot spots; masks may lessen severity of symptoms — 6 COVID-19 updates
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In Texas, More People Are Losing Their Health Insurance as COVID Cases Climb
During the pandemic, nearly 700,000 additional Texans have lost health insurance. The Lone Star State already had more uninsured people than any other. It has given people with COVID symptoms pause before seeking medical care.
Biden Is Right. Pay for Home Health Workers Is Paltry.
These workers rely on public assistance — and, sometimes, a side gig to get by.
Dental and Doctors’ Offices Still Struggling with COVID Job Loss
Newly released employment data underscores the lingering toll the pandemic has taken on a range of outpatient services in California and across the U.S., from pediatric and family medical practices to dental offices, medical labs and home health care.
