That Airport Spa? It’s a Coronavirus Testing Clinic
XpresSpa used to offer pedicures and chair massages at airports. Now it’s in the coronavirus testing business. View original article Contributor:
Month: October 2020
U.S. Government Asks Vaccine Makers To Hold Filing for Authorization Until They Have Enough Doses to Distribute
As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its 10th month, the pressure to develop an effective vaccine, or vaccines, continues to mount. Speaking at the Johns Hopkins University and University of Washington Vaccine Symposium online, Dr. Moncef Slaoui, scientific head of Operation Warp Speed—the government organization funding and supporting development and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines—provided the latest … Read more
The FDA Is Slowing Down COVID-19 Vaccine Approval. That Could Be Good for Public Health
New U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidance means a COVID-19 vaccine likely will not be approved by Election Day—which could actually be a good thing for public health. On Oct. 6, the agency posted an industry guidance document on its website asking pharmaceutical companies applying for emergency-use authorization of a COVID-19 vaccine to monitor … Read more
Why This Year’s Flu Vaccine Will Be So Vital in the Fight Against COVID-19
While the world awaits a proven COVID-19 vaccine, medical experts are turning their attention to a shot that’s long been a key component in the public health toolbox: the flu vaccine. Experts hope this year’s flu shot can help prevent an influenza epidemic paired with another wave of coronavirus, which could overwhelm hospitals and lead … Read more
CDC chief’s letter greenlighting Pence for debate draws criticism
It is highly unusual, and perhaps unprecedented, for the CDC director to release a letter vouching for the health of a top public official. View original article Contributor: Lena H. Sun
In the U.S., states — not science — decide what counts as a coronavirus outbreak
America’s patchwork pandemic response has led to wide disparities in data reporting and even in definitions for basic medical concepts. States have adopted divergent and sometimes unscientific approaches to disease control in the absence of federal standards, which experts say have allowed the coronavirus to spread. View original article Contributor: Chris Mooney
NE Wisconsin hospitals near capacity, but might not use state alternative care facility – Fox11online.com
NE Wisconsin hospitals near capacity, but might not use state alternative care facility Fox11online.com COVID-19 alternative treatment facility to open Racine County Eye Wisconsin activates field hospital as COVID keeps surging WBAY State Fair alternate care facility to start accepting patients Oct. 14 – Milwaukee Milwaukee Business Journal Alternate care facility at State Fair Park to open within week Lake … Read more
In a First, New England Journal of Medicine Joins Never-Trumpers
Editors at the world’s leading medical journal said the Trump administration “took a crisis and turned it into a tragedy.” View original article Contributor:
Plexiglass Barriers Won’t Stop the Virus at the Debate, Experts Warn
The measures taken to protect Mike Pence, Kamala Harris and others will not prevent airborne transmission, the greatest threat in this setting. View original article Contributor:
Diabetes drug recall is expanded to include 76 unexpired lots over contaminant concern
One of the manufacturers of a Type 2 diabetes drug, Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, extended its recall of its 500mg and 750 mg pills, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor: