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Watch: Fauci, Other Health Officials Weigh California’s COVID Response
California Healthline’s Samantha Young helped lead a discussion about the state’s response to the novel coronavirus. Infections and hospitalizations are surging across the state.
Packed Bars Serve Up New Rounds Of COVID Contagion
State officials are pointing to reopened bars as a cause of local spikes in coronavirus cases. Bars are tailor-made for the spread of the virus, with a cacophony of conversations that require raised voices and alcohol, which can impede judgment.
‘People have completely let their guard down,’ Houston Methodist CEO says; US cases hit all-time high — 5 COVID-19 notes
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US aims to ‘take flu off the table’ in preparation for second wave of coronavirus
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2nd worst Ebola outbreak in history is over, WHO says
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Officials Seek To Shift Resources Away From Policing To Address Black ‘Public Health Crisis’
Local governments around the country are declaring racism a public health crisis. That could be lip service, or it might lead to shifting resources from policing to health care, housing and other services, experts say.
Fearing The Deadly Combo Of COVID-19 And Cancer
Cancer patients seeking care during the coronavirus pandemic face an array of obstacles as states reopen, such as heavily restricted in-hospital appointments and new clinical trials on hold.
As COVID Cases Spike, California Shifts Its Strategy
Public health officials have been alarmed by the increase in COVID-19 cases linked to family gatherings and socializing. While Gov. Gavin Newsom is defending the state’s reopening, local health officials worry the situation could get worse this summer.
Airlines Want Flyers To Feel Safe, But Grab Bag Of COVID Policies Adds Turbulence
Building consumer confidence in air travel is a major challenge for airlines. Some experts think they aren’t doing enough to make their case.
