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Hopes of Achieving Herd Immunity by Fall Look Dim, Biden’s Health Experts Warn
Anthony Fauci says 90 percent of the population needs to be vaccinated for herd immunity, but roadblocks await.
Hospitalizations for Liver Disease Soar With Pandemic-Fueled Alcohol Use
Medical specialists say hospital admissions for alcoholic liver disease have spiked by up to 50 percent since March.
Pandemic Response Inherited From Trump Was “More Dire” Than Biden Thought
Biden says that the previous administration indicated there was a lot more vaccine available than there actually was.
States Are Poised to Cut Mental Health Care Despite Rising Demand Under COVID
States like Montana may respond to revenue shortfalls with cuts that further exacerbate a growing mental health crisis.
Loosening Restrictions as New COVID Variants Spread Could Lead to New Surge
Health experts say that opening indoor dining and other activities could undo efforts to control the pandemic.
Military Metaphors in Health Care Are Harmful — Especially During the Pandemic
We must reimagine health and healing in a way that doesn’t label our oppressors “humanitarians.”
US Surpasses More People Vaccinated Than All-Time COVID Cases
Cases, hospitalizations and deaths are finally trending downward after holiday-related highs in January.
Biden White House Considers Plan Rejected by Trump to Send Masks Through USPS
The plan has not yet been finalized, and it's possible the Biden administration may not go forward with it at all.
In Push for Global Vaccine Equity, US AIDS Program PEPFAR Offers Blueprint
Health experts warn any vaccination progress in the United States will be threatened without global vaccine equity.
As Overdoses Surge, Biden Blocks Hasty Effort to Expand Addiction Treatment
Political conflicts over prescription opioids are blockading efforts to expand access to a proven addiction treatment.