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Aug 16, 2021

Aug 16, 2021
Healthcare worker holding 2 vaccine syringes

US COVID-19 cases back to pre-vaccination levels

For the first time since February, the US topped 900,000 cases in a week, and more kids are hospitalized than ever before.

Aug 13, 2021

Aug 13, 2021
COVID vaccine sticker and card

CDC, FDA recommend 3rd COVID vaccine dose for immune-compromised

Also, two states with relatively high vaccination rates are seeing COVID-19 surges.

Aug 12, 2021

Aug 12, 2021
National Guard vax

US government expands COVID-19 vaccine requirements

Also, two states make up 30% of COVID hospitalizations, and third doses for immunocompromised people are likely.

Jul 22, 2021

Jul 22, 2021
Vaccine in a vial syringe

White House announces new COVID-19 funds

Also, ACIP continues to recommend the J&J COVID vaccine despite concerns over Guillain-Barre syndrome.

Jul 20, 2021

Jul 20, 2021
GAO building

GAO gives 15 new pointers on pandemic recovery, readiness

The latest report looks at COVID-19 relief fund allocation, stockpiles, supply chains, and more.

Jun 09, 2021

Jun 09, 2021
Cargo containers being loaded onto ship

White House addresses pharma supply chain gaps

The review recommends investment in innovative manufacturing and greater FDA authority.

Jun 02, 2021

Jun 02, 2021

News Scan for Jun 02, 2021

Antibiotic overuse for respiratory infections
New antifungal approved
BARDA pandemic readiness accelerator
Food safety tool
Avian flu in Africa, Europe

Apr 20, 2021

Apr 20, 2021
March Air Reserve Base in California

Report: HHS put repatriated US citizens at risk for COVID-19

Agencies didn't perform in the roles identified for the emergency return of US citizens, the GAO says.

Apr 19, 2021

Apr 19, 2021
Drawing the Moderna COVID vaccine into a syringe

All US adults now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

With thousands of new places to get a vaccine, 9 of 10 Americans live within 5 miles of an immunization site.

Mar 17, 2021

Mar 17, 2021

News Scan for Mar 17, 2021

Nursing home COVID disparities
Less death in second COVID-19 wave
Socioeconomics and COVID risk
H5N8 avian flu in seals and fox

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