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National Mask Mandate Remains Popular, Even Among Most Republicans
Seventy-five percent of Americans back implementing a national mask mandate, recent polling finds.
Some GOP Governors and Senators Are Simply Dismissing New COVID Surge
Trump and the Republican Party are condemning thousands more to death.
Trump Obstructing Biden’s Transition May Hinder COVID Vaccine Rollout
“You just want things to go very smoothly” from one administration to the next, Anthony Fauci said on Monday.
Factory Farms Are Poisoning Rural Communities. Will Biden Take on This Crisis?
Public health researchers say Biden must take action to protect the rural communities overrun by factory farms.
Pfizer CEO Dumped $5.6 Million in Stock on Day of Encouraging Vaccine News
A watchdog group has called for Pfizer and other pharmaceutical companies to freeze the sale of stocks by executives.
Health Workers Don’t Need Heroizing Amid COVID Third Wave. They Need Resources.
Hospitals are not only running out of beds -- they're running out of staff.
4 Weeks of Lockdown Could Stop COVID Flare-Up, Boost Economy, Says Biden Adviser
Infectious diseases expert Michael Osterholm was named to a panel of coronavirus advisers to the president-elect Monday.
As COVID Spikes Higher Than Ever, Trump’s Leadership Hits Rock Bottom
Donald Trump’s worst days may be yet to come.
COVID-19 Expected to Overwhelm Health Care System as Trump Sabotages Transition
The incoming administration is locked out of key health agencies as Trump focuses on challenging the election results.
Days After Hopeful Pfizer Vaccine News, 82% of Doses Bought by Richest Nations
Mass purchases of the vaccine by the richest countries have left more than 85% of the global population without access.