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Mask Mandate for Flights Was Axed by a Trump-Appointed Judge
Trump excelled at attacking every mention of masks. The axing of this mandate is a win for his anti-science doctrine.
Uninsured People Are Left Behind as Government COVID-19 Funding Dries Up
Without funding, government-run testing services have been forced to shut down.
Health Experts: COVID Vaccine Inequity Is Still Endangering Millions of Lives
Rich countries and pharmaceutical companies are delaying an end to the pandemic, experts and activists say.
The BA.2 Subvariant Is Now Dominant, and Weary as We Are, We Can’t Dismiss It
Rising COVID numbers are still cause for concern. We must not ignore the most vulnerable people among us.
Experts Warn Poor COVID Messaging May Give Public Wrong Sense of Current Risks
A number of high-profile COVID cases have been reported on Capitol Hill since mitigation efforts dropped nationally.
Life Expectancy in US Declined in 2021. Many High-Income Nations Saw It Recover.
“This speaks volumes about the life consequences of how the U.S. handled the pandemic,” a health researcher said.
Vaccinations for Medicaid Patients Are Far Behind Those for Privately Insured
The pandemic has highlighted how inequality continues to fuel disparities in vaccination against preventable disease.
A Majority of Adults Still Support Masking in Public to Prevent COVID Surges
Most Black, Latinx and working-class adults support masking. Most Republicans say people should stop wearing masks.
Dwindling Public Concern About COVID Is Handing Republicans a Gift
Despite both parties' COVID failures, a slew of Republican wins would entirely extinguish hopes for preparedness.
Poorest US Counties Suffered Twice the COVID Deaths of the Richest
The finding is being seen as a damning indictment of the U.S. government’s pandemic response.