States Fail to Prioritize Homeless People for Vaccines
At least 20 states haven’t included homeless shelters in vaccine plans.
Air Pollution Puts Kids at Higher Risk of Disease in Adulthood
COMMENTARY | Even brief exposures to air pollution can cause future problems for kids, according to new research.
House Passes $1.9 Trillion Covid Response Bill
The legislation includes $350 billion in direct aid for state, local, and tribal and territorial governments.
Family Caregivers are the Health Care Workers that Vaccination Plans Overlook
COMMENTARY | Millions of family members provide medical care for loved ones with disabling conditions. Excluding them from vaccination plans is symptomatic of a failure to formally integrate and recognize them as part of the health care system.
Covid Vaccine Websites Violate Disability Laws, Create Inequity for the Blind
An investigation finds that covid vaccine registration and information websites at the federal, state and local levels are flouting disability rights laws and limiting the ability of people who are blind or visually impaired to sign up for shots.
Study: Vaccinating Teachers Could Help Get Kids Back in Classrooms
Federal researchers examined coronavirus cases in a Georgia school district and their findings suggest that educators had a central role in transmitting the virus in schools.
Two Women Dressed Up as 'Grannies' to Skip Vaccine Line, Officials Said
The allegedly disguised women were issued trespassing warnings after officials in Orlando found discrepancies between their identification and Covid-19 vaccine registration cards.
Catching Covid From Surfaces is Very Unlikely. So Perhaps We Can Ease Up on The Disinfecting
COMMENTARY | Surface transmission is possible and does pose risks in certain situations. But the threat is relatively small.
The Most Likely Timeline for Life to Return to Normal
An uncertain spring, an amazing summer, a cautious fall and winter, and then, finally, relief.
Vaccine Appointment Link Sharing ‘Highly Problematic’ for Health Departments
Virginia transitioned to a new centralized coronavirus vaccine registration system this week that officials said should help prevent people from passing links they use to schedule shots on to others.
What Does ‘Reopening Schools’ Mean? Here’s What the Biden Administration Has Said
The president’s powers to reopen schools during the pandemic are limited, but Biden has said it is a priority.
Anti-Immigrant Vitriol Complicates Vaccine Rollout in Southern States
In some cases, health officials' mission of inoculating people against Covid-19 is complicated by mistrust of government and law enforcement among unauthorized immigrants.
Opioid Deaths Spark Push to Ease Buprenorphine Rules
There's debate over whether the benefits of relaxing rules for the addiction treatment medication outweigh the risks of the pills becoming more readily available.
Texas Launches Multimillion Dollar Campaign to Combat Vaccine Hesitancy
Local governments and advocacy groups are targeting skeptical communities early, but the state is holding back a large media blitz until more vaccine arrives.
As Drug Prices Keep Rising, State Lawmakers Propose Tough New Bills to Curb Them
With progress on the issue elusive in Congress, legislators in a half-dozen states are seeking to rein in prescription drug costs.
Proposals Would Help States and Localities With Paid Leave Costs
Congressional lawmakers reintroduced bills that would extend payroll tax credits to state and local governments, to help offset the expense of coronavirus-related leave for their workers.
Tech Companies Mobilize to Schedule Vaccine Appointments, But Often Fall Short
Websites and apps to track Covid-19 vaccine availability have been helpful for some, but have compounded frustration for others. And critics say they could be leaving poor and minority communities behind.
We’re Building a Vaccine Corps of Medical and Nursing Students—They Could Transform How We Reach Underserved Areas
The problem of getting people vaccinated quickly isn’t just about supply—it’s also about having enough people to carry out vaccinations, particularly in hard-to-reach communities.
Snug and Doubled-Up Masks Can Help Stop Covid Spread, CDC Finds
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new research looking at the effectiveness of wearing two masks at once, or tighter fitting face coverings.
Grocery Groups Sue Over Mandated Hazard Pay for Workers
Two industry trade groups sued the city of Seattle over a new law requiring a $4-per-hour hazard pay raise.
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