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Counties Most Vulnerable to COVID Have Been the Slowest to Vaccinate
Four months of data shows healthier -- often wealthier -- counties have been faster to vaccinate.
US Keeps Blocking Vaccine Patent Waivers Amid Big Pharma Lobbying
There is a “glut” of vaccines going to wealthy countries while much of the rest of the world is left waiting.
Access to Mental Health Services Decreased as Need for Care Soared During COVID
A new report paints a picture of an already strained system struggling to meet the mental health needs of millions.
Capitalism and Racism Are Enemies of an Effective Vaccine Plan
COVID’s impacts have been felt the most by the economically marginalized who also have the least access to vaccines.
CDC Finds Anxiety Was Cause of Many Adverse Responses to J&J Vaccine
Researchers suggested that those with strong aversion to needles were more likely to seek out the one-shot vaccine.
Many Deaths During the Pandemic Were Simply Due to Lack of Access to Health Care
A vast increase in the number of so-called excess deaths suggest the health care system has fundamentally failed.
Hawaii Poised to Become First State to Declare Climate Emergency
While nonbinding in its scope, the measure is “a recognition of symbolic importance” on the issue, one activist said.
Progressives Introduce Huge Climate Bill That Rivals Biden Infrastructure Plan
The bill would create over 15 million jobs a year and confront environmental racism.
Lifting IP Restrictions Could Help the World Vaccinate 60% of Population by 2022
Calls grow for wealthy countries to loosen intellectual property restrictions on COVID vaccines and share excess supply.
There May Be an Oral Antiviral COVID Pill by the End of the Year
The experimental oral drug would treat COVID-19 as soon as patients display symptoms.