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As The Vulnerable Wait, Some Political Leaders’ Spouses Get Covid Vaccines
With vaccines scarce, a federal advisory panel recommends first putting shots into the arms of health care workers.
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Across America|News|
Do-It-Yourself Contact Tracing Is A ‘Last Resort’ In Communities
Contact tracing has fallen apart in many regions of the country.
Across America|News|
Biden’s First Order Of Business May Be To Undo Trump’s Policies
The party split in Congress is so slim that passing major health care legislation will be extremely difficult.
San Francisco, CA|News|
San Francisco Wrestles With Drug Approach As Death And Chaos Engulf Tenderloin
Drug overdoses killed 621 people in the first 11 months of 2020.
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Illinois Is First In The Nation To Extend Health Coverage To Undocumented Seniors
Illinois recently became the first state to provide public health insurance to all low-income noncitizen seniors.
Los Angeles, CA|News|
In Los Angeles And Beyond, Oxygen Is The Latest Covid Bottleneck
It’s gotten so bad that Los Angeles County officials are warning paramedics to conserve it.
Across America|News|
Children’s Hospitals Grapple With Wave Of Mental Illness
Figures show children and teens with severe depression and suicidal thoughts on the rise.
Across America|News|
Coronavirus ‘Decimated Our Staff’
The pandemic continues to ravages health care workers of color in U.S.
Sacramento, CA|News|
Many Health Plans Now Must Cover Full Cost Of Expensive HIV Prevention Drugs
Private insurance will be required to cover drugs such as Truvada, which offer protection against HIV infection.
Across America|News|
Heading Off The Next Pandemic
As the pandemic heads for a showdown, experts are already focused on preventing the next one.
Across America|News|
Coronavirus Vaccines Appear Safe And Effective, But Key Questions Remain
The recent rollout of two newly authorized vaccines is a bright ray of hope at the pandemic’s darkest hour.
White House, US|News|
Surprise! Congress Takes Steps To Curb Unexpected Medical Bills
Most Americans tell pollsters they’re worried about being able to afford an unexpected medical bill.
Across Colorado, CO|News|
Live Free Or Die If You Must, Say Colorado Urbanites
Local governments in state are close in proximity but with very different views on the pandemic.
Across Montana, MT|News|
In Fast-Moving Pandemic, Health Officials Try To Change Minds At Warp Speed
Almost a year into the pandemic and residents still need convincing that this is real and dangerous.
White House, US|News|
Some Said The Vaccine Rollout Would Be A ‘Nightmare' And They Were Right
Inside the mad scramble to get the nation vaccinated.
Across America|News|
As The Terror Of Coronavirus Struck, Health Care Workers Struggled To Survive
Thanks in large part to the pandemic and lack of PPE, thousands lost the fight.
Across America|News|
More Than 2,900 Health Care Workers Died This Year
The crazy stat is that the government barely kept track.
Across California, CA|News|
California’s COVID Enforcement Strategy: Education Over Citations
CA's lenient enforcement policy has put enormous pressure on cities and counties struggling to gain compliance with COVID measures.
Across America|News|
As The Terror Of Coronavirus Struck, Health Care Workers Struggled To Survive
Unfortunately thousands of front-line workers lost the fight against the pandemic.
