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Feb 18, 2021

Feb 18, 2021
Older couple blowing out birthday candles

Amid COVID-19, US life expectancy sees biggest drop since WWII

Also, the White House says it will spend $650 million to expand testing for schools and congregate settings.

Jan 29, 2021

Jan 29, 2021
Taking inventory at medical supply warehouse

GAO reiterates need for better COVID-19 supply chain, relief effort tracking

The report looks at medical supply chains, manufacturer transparency, financial aid, and more.

Dec 15, 2020

Dec 15, 2020
COVID-19 vaccine syringe

FDA analysis details support for Moderna COVID vaccine

Data show the vaccine protects against severe disease and may protect against asymptomatic infections, too.

Apr 24, 2020

Apr 24, 2020
Exhausted healthcare workers

Trump adds confusion on COVID-19 treatments as US deaths top 50,000

Trump muses about injecting disinfectants but later says he was using sarcasm.

Mar 16, 2017

Mar 16, 2017
NIH researcher

Trump's budget cuts 20% of NIH; groups express outrage

The budget supports earlier commitment to Gavi vaccine initiatives but dials back funds for other global health efforts.

Dec 21, 2015

Dec 21, 2015
DC skyline

Infectious disease efforts see gains in 2016 budget approval

The NIH sees its biggest boost in 12 years, and other public health initiatives benefit, too.

Oct 29, 2015

Oct 29, 2015

Panel report recommends blueprint for fixing biodefense gaps

Recommendations include executive-level management that spells out a national plan, pulls together a policy council, and unifies the biodefense budget.

Nov 17, 2014

Nov 17, 2014
Personal protective equipment

Sierra Leone doctor dies of Ebola at Nebraska hospital

It is the 2nd Ebola death on US soil; meanwhile, the country will start screening travelers from Mali.

Nov 12, 2014

Nov 12, 2014
US Capitol with flag

Senate committee probes proposed US Ebola funding

The White House's $6.2 billion emergency Ebola funding request got its first hearing in Congress today.

Oct 21, 2014

Oct 21, 2014
Washington's Dulles International Airport

DHS boosts screening for travelers from Ebola outbreak nations

All travelers whose flights originate in outbreak countries must enter the US through 1 of 5 airports.

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