Posted: Sep 27, 2022 / 04:25 AM PDTUpdated: Sep 27, 2022 / 05:39 AM PDT() — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention no longer recommends universal masking in health care settings, unless the facilities are in areas of high COVID-19 transmission.The agency quietly issued the as part of an overhaul to its infection control guidance for health workers published late Friday afternoon. It marks a major departure from the agency’s previous recommendation for universal masking.“Updates were made to reflect the high levels of vaccine-and infection-induced immunity and the availability of...…Posted: Sep 27, 2022 / 04:25 AM PDTUpdated: Sep 27, 2022 / 05:39 AM PDT() — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention no longer recommends universal masking in health care settings, unless the facilities are in areas of high COVID-19 transmission.The agency quietly issued the as part of an overhaul to its infection control guidance for health workers published late Friday afternoon. It marks a major departure from the agency’s previous recommendation for universal masking.“Updates were made to reflect the high levels of vaccine-and infection-induced immunity and the availability of...WW…

Follow Us   © 1996-2021 News Communication © Greg Nash, Getty Images,Top public health experts and officials are developing new strategies to reach out to the conservatives most skeptical of or hesitant about receiving a coronavirus vaccine.The efforts are targeting supporters of former , who have emerged as the most significant hurdle to widespread vaccination.The officials and experts are making appearances on Fox News and Newsmax and taking part on panels with prominent conservative politicians to reach out to vaccine skeptics on the right.And the public health...…Follow Us   © 1996-2021 News Communication © Greg Nash, Getty Images,Top public health experts and officials are developing new strategies to reach out to the conservatives most skeptical of or hesitant about receiving a coronavirus vaccine.The efforts are targeting supporters of former , who have emerged as the most significant hurdle to widespread vaccination.The officials and experts are making appearances on Fox News and Newsmax and taking part on panels with prominent conservative politicians to reach out to vaccine skeptics on the right.And the public health...WW…

by - 03/18/21 5:42 PM ET✕Those changes required family planning providers participating in the program to stop providing or promoting abortions to remain eligible for funding. Biden’s Justice Department last week asked the Supreme Court to dismiss the case. ✕✕× Close Ad…by - 03/18/21 5:42 PM ET✕Those changes required family planning providers participating in the program to stop providing or promoting abortions to remain eligible for funding. Biden’s Justice Department last week asked the Supreme Court to dismiss the case. ✕✕× Close AdWW…

by - 03/14/21 8:00 AM ET✕President Biden is under increasing pressure to share the U.S. vaccine stockpile with the rest of the world. The federal government has been amassing doses, growing its supply into what will likely become a surplus, as the rest of the world struggles with shortages. The U.S. has purchased enough vaccines to immunize every adult in the country three times over. The supply is likely to grow.This week, Biden announced he had directed the administration to purchase an additional 100 million doses from Johnson & Johnson. The White House said the extra...…by - 03/14/21 8:00 AM ET✕President Biden is under increasing pressure to share the U.S. vaccine stockpile with the rest of the world. The federal government has been amassing doses, growing its supply into what will likely become a surplus, as the rest of the world struggles with shortages. The U.S. has purchased enough vaccines to immunize every adult in the country three times over. The supply is likely to grow.This week, Biden announced he had directed the administration to purchase an additional 100 million doses from Johnson & Johnson. The White House said the extra...WW…

by Brett Samuels and Nathaniel Weixel - 03/11/21 6:30 PM ET✕President Biden on Thursday evening will direct states to make all adults eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine by May 1, suggesting the possibility of an incremental return to normal by the Fourth of July holiday.During his first prime-time address to the nation, Biden will say that because of his administration’s efforts, the country is on track to return to some semblance of normality much earlier than expected.“As the president will say tonight, the fight is far from over. We still have a lot of work to do,” a...…by Brett Samuels and Nathaniel Weixel - 03/11/21 6:30 PM ET✕President Biden on Thursday evening will direct states to make all adults eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine by May 1, suggesting the possibility of an incremental return to normal by the Fourth of July holiday.During his first prime-time address to the nation, Biden will say that because of his administration’s efforts, the country is on track to return to some semblance of normality much earlier than expected.“As the president will say tonight, the fight is far from over. We still have a lot of work to do,” a...WW…

by - 03/02/21 3:25 PM ET✕Abbott also said that effective March 10, every business will be allowed to open at 100 percent capacity.“Make no mistake, COVID has not suddenly disappeared. COVID still exists in Texas, in the United States and across the globe,” Abbott said. Abbott cited increasing vaccination rates and a low statewide positivity rate as additional justification, saying that the state is “in a far better position now.”Iowa and Montana recently lifted statewide mask mandates, while Massachusetts is completely lifting capacity limits on indoor dining, and allowing concert...…by - 03/02/21 3:25 PM ET✕Abbott also said that effective March 10, every business will be allowed to open at 100 percent capacity.“Make no mistake, COVID has not suddenly disappeared. COVID still exists in Texas, in the United States and across the globe,” Abbott said. Abbott cited increasing vaccination rates and a low statewide positivity rate as additional justification, saying that the state is “in a far better position now.”Iowa and Montana recently lifted statewide mask mandates, while Massachusetts is completely lifting capacity limits on indoor dining, and allowing concert...WW…

Follow Us   © 1996-2021 News Communication However, the extra doses will not be immediately available, meaning that the existing supply shortages plaguing the rollout are likely to continue, at least in the short term.The Trump administration under Operation Warp Speed secured 400 million doses combined from Pfizer and Moderna, but has been criticized for not helping states with the "last mile" of distribution, including getting shots into arms, which was delegated to the states. But despite the complaints, states were averaging close to 900,000 vaccinations a day...…Follow Us   © 1996-2021 News Communication However, the extra doses will not be immediately available, meaning that the existing supply shortages plaguing the rollout are likely to continue, at least in the short term.The Trump administration under Operation Warp Speed secured 400 million doses combined from Pfizer and Moderna, but has been criticized for not helping states with the "last mile" of distribution, including getting shots into arms, which was delegated to the states. But despite the complaints, states were averaging close to 900,000 vaccinations a day...WW…

Follow Us   © 1996-2021 News Communication © Getty Images"We're certainly not starting from scratch, because there is activity going on in the distribution," Fauci told reporters during an appearance in the White House briefing room.Anonymous Biden administration sources told CNN they were going to have to build an entire distribution system from scratch.RisingChanging AmericaRisingChanging AmericaSponsoredDon't miss a brief.The Hill 1625 K Street, NW Suite 900 Washington DC 20006 | 202-628-8500 tel | 202-628-8503 faxThe contents of this site are ©2021 Capitol Hill...…Follow Us   © 1996-2021 News Communication © Getty Images"We're certainly not starting from scratch, because there is activity going on in the distribution," Fauci told reporters during an appearance in the White House briefing room.Anonymous Biden administration sources told CNN they were going to have to build an entire distribution system from scratch.RisingChanging AmericaRisingChanging AmericaSponsoredDon't miss a brief.The Hill 1625 K Street, NW Suite 900 Washington DC 20006 | 202-628-8500 tel | 202-628-8503 faxThe contents of this site are ©2021 Capitol Hill...WW…

Follow Us   © 1996-2021 News Communication © Getty ImagesThe administration did not come close to its goal of vaccinating 20 million people by the end of 2020. Only about 4 million Americans received the first of two doses, and just over 13 million doses have been delivered, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Logistical problems have plagued the Trump administration’s distribution efforts, with much of the crucial “last mile” of work falling to underfunded local health departments. Slaoui told Brennan that he and others in the administration...…Follow Us   © 1996-2021 News Communication © Getty ImagesThe administration did not come close to its goal of vaccinating 20 million people by the end of 2020. Only about 4 million Americans received the first of two doses, and just over 13 million doses have been delivered, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Logistical problems have plagued the Trump administration’s distribution efforts, with much of the crucial “last mile” of work falling to underfunded local health departments. Slaoui told Brennan that he and others in the administration...WW…

Skip to contentPosted: Oct 10, 2023 / 06:43 AM CDTUpdated: Oct 10, 2023 / 06:43 AM CDT(The Hill) – Insurance barriers and distribution challenges are marring the rollout of highly anticipated new shots to protect babies from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and young kids from COVID-19, drawing anger and frustration from parents and pediatricians. Medical practices don’t know when, or how much, they will get paid for the pricey RSV shot, and they are struggling to find workarounds. For the updated COVID-19 vaccine, parents are finding availability is scattered, despite it being...…Skip to contentPosted: Oct 10, 2023 / 06:43 AM CDTUpdated: Oct 10, 2023 / 06:43 AM CDT(The Hill) – Insurance barriers and distribution challenges are marring the rollout of highly anticipated new shots to protect babies from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and young kids from COVID-19, drawing anger and frustration from parents and pediatricians. Medical practices don’t know when, or how much, they will get paid for the pricey RSV shot, and they are struggling to find workarounds. For the updated COVID-19 vaccine, parents are finding availability is scattered, despite it being...WW…