Health care
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PublishedOctober 20, 2020
Sanford Medical Center opening psychiatric center to help ease shortage
Some patients needing mental health crisis beds have to wait days or weeks to get served in Maine.
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PublishedOctober 19, 2020
People should wear masks on public transportation, strengthened CDC guidance says
It still falls short of requirements that were sought by transportation industry leaders and unions, but that the White House blocked.
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PublishedOctober 19, 2020
7 tips for staying safe as COVID-19 cases rise and colder weather heightens risk
A nursing school dean recommends some simple steps to protect yourself and your loved ones.
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PublishedOctober 18, 2020
Millions more rapid virus tests in U.S., but are results reported?
The U.S. can now test several million people daily for coronavirus, but the boom comes with a new challenge: keeping track of the results.
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PublishedOctober 16, 2020
White House puts political operatives at CDC to try to control information
It’s not clear to what extent the 2 appointees have affected the agency’s work, but congressional investigators are examining that very question after evidence of political interference in CDC scientific publications, guidance documents and web postings.
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PublishedOctober 16, 2020
WHO study finds remdesivir didn’t help COVID-19 patients
The results add to concerns about how much value the pricey drug gives because none of the studies have found it can improve survival.
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PublishedOctober 15, 2020
U.S., Europe reel as virus infections surge at record pace
In the United States, new cases per day are on the rise in 44 states, with many of the biggest surges in the Midwest and Great Plains, where resistance to masks and other precautions has been running high. Deaths per day are climbing in 30 states.
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PublishedOctober 15, 2020
Young, healthy people may have to wait until 2022 for vaccine, top WHO scientist says
Any vaccine that is ready next year will be available in limited quantities, with health-care workers and others on the front lines having first priority.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2020
Coronavirus cases are rising in U.S., sparking worries that next big wave has begun
The rising numbers are especially concerning because they set the stage for an even greater surge this winter, when the virus will be helped by drier conditions and people spending more time indoors.
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PublishedOctober 12, 2020
Trump’s rallies are ‘asking for trouble’ during pandemic, Fauci says
The president continues to face criticism, from his Democratic opponent Joe Biden and other critics, over holding events that could spread COVID-19.
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