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Study Shows 5.4 Million Have Lost Insurance Amid Pandemic
Progressives note that the number under Medicare for All would be zero.
Deregulated Under Trump, Nursing Homes Are Becoming COVID Morgues
The industry is lobbying for a broad federal immunity rule that would shield 15,600 nursing homes from liability.
As COVID Deaths Soar in Texas, Ted Cruz Seen Without a Mask on Commercial Flight
Almost three-quarters of Americans overall say they “always” or “very often” wear a mask or facial covering in public.
Trump Shares Tweet Calling CDC, Doctors Liars After Surpassing His 20,000th Lie
In the past 440 days, Trump, on average, has lied to the American people about 23 times per day.
Trump Accused of Burying CDC Warning on Risk Posed by Full School Reopenings
The more people students and staff interact with — and the longer they interact — the greater the risk of COVID spread.
COVID Catch-22: They Got a Big ER Bill Because Hospitals Couldn’t Test for Virus
Some patients have been directed to go to hospital emergency rooms — the most expensive place to get care.
Anthony Fauci Says He Hasn’t Briefed Trump on COVID In Months
Fauci also disagreed with Trump's recent claim that the virus is “harmless” to 99 percent of those infected.
Epidemiologist Slams Brazil’s COVID Policy as Bolsonaro Tests Positive
Brazil has gone almost two months with no health minister.
No “Revision” of Guidelines for School Reopenings, CDC Director Says
On Thursday, Robert Redfield said the CDC will only be issuing new information to help schools meet existing guidelines.
Health Official Says Tulsa’s Spike in COVID Cases Likely Linked to Trump Rally
Despite the spike, the Trump campaign is holding a rally this weekend where masks are “encouraged” but not required.