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Biden Aims for US to Produce Millions of At-Home COVID Tests by End of Summer
The Biden administration will use the Defense Production Act to accelerate production of tests, gloves and vaccines.
US Surpasses More People Vaccinated Than All-Time COVID Cases
Cases, hospitalizations and deaths are finally trending downward after holiday-related highs in January.
Biden White House Considers Plan Rejected by Trump to Send Masks Through USPS
The plan has not yet been finalized, and it's possible the Biden administration may not go forward with it at all.
Polls Show Major Support for Biden’s Stimulus Plan That GOP Wants to Undercut
Democrats are making preparations to pass Biden’s COVID-19 stimulus bill soon via budget reconciliation.
White House Announces $231 Million Contract to Buy Rapid At-Home COVID Tests
According to the company that manufactures the tests, they are 96 percent accurate and provide results in 15 minutes.
Sanders Says Bipartisanship Can Step Aside for COVID Relief for Families
Senate Republicans have proposed a majorly trimmed down version of Biden’s coronavirus stimulus package.
Congress Took on Vital Health Issues in Last Month’s Massive Spending Bill
The legislative package also addressed surprise medical billing, mental health coverage and other critical matters.
Little-Known Federal Volunteer Unit Remains Underutilized for Mass Vaccinations
Some public health experts are urging the Biden administration to ramp up the little-known Medical Reserve Corps.
New Vaccine Is So Far 100 Percent Effective at Preventing Hospitalization
Johnson & Johnson announced Friday that its vaccine is 66 percent effective at preventing moderate to severe infection.
Schumer to Republicans: COVID Relief Bill Is Happening, With or Without You
Schumer said his “preference” was a bipartisan deal, but if Republicans block or stall, he'll move forward without them.