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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.
Fauci Says Trump’s Focus on COVID Deaths Is “False Narrative to Take Comfort In”
Long-term impacts of the disease are unknown, and many asymptomatic patients are showing signs of some lung damage.
Trump Health Secretary Says Health Care Workers Don’t Get Infected With COVID
According to the CDC, more than 94,000 health care workers have contracted COVID-19 and at least 500 have died.
Trump Gives Official Notice of Withdrawal From the World Health Organization
If Trump remains president in 2021, an exit by the U.S. from the WHO will go through as planned.
Agonizing Lag in Coronavirus Research Puts Pregnant People and Babies at Risk
The CDC released a study with sobering findings, and experts say the data gaps are almost as worrisome as the results.
Hollowed-Out Public Health System Faces More Cuts Amid Virus
Spending by state and local public health departments has dropped by 16 to 18 percent per capita since 2010.