Apr 27 Arizona governor signs abortion ban for genetic issues By Bob Christie, Associated Press The measure he approved Tuesday has a host of other provisions championed by anti-abortion groups, including a requirement that fetal remains be buried or cremated and conferring civil rights on a fetus. Continue reading
Apr 27 Watch 7:48 When do I need a mask? Understanding the CDC’s post-vaccine guidance The CDC announced new guidance about wearing masks today, specifically when masks are no longer needed outside for vaccinated people. The latest recommendations maintain important warnings about masking indoors and in crowds outside. To understand more about this revised guidance… Continue watching
Apr 27 Some insurers are rolling back waivers for COVID treatment fees By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News Insurers voluntarily set the charges aside earlier in the pandemic — but that means those same health plans can decide to reinstate them. Continue reading
Apr 27 U.S. lifts barriers to prescribing opioid addiction treatment By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press New guidelines announced Tuesday mean doctors will no longer need extra hours of training to prescribe buprenorphine, a gold standard medicine that helps with cravings. Continue reading
Apr 27 COVID-19 is out of control in India, where most vaccines are made. How did that happen? By Laura Santhanam Public health experts have demanded that the global community, particularly the United States, step up to address the India’s vaccine shortfalls. Continue reading
Apr 27 CDC says many Americans can now go outside without a mask By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased its guidelines Tuesday on the wearing of masks outdoors, saying fully vaccinated Americans don't need to cover their faces anymore unless they are in a big crowd of strangers. Continue reading
Apr 27 Harry and Meghan to lead ‘Vax Live’ fundraising concert By Glenn Gamboa, Associated Press Prince Harry and Meghan will serve as the campaign chairs of Global Citizen’s effort to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to medical workers in the world’s poorest countries. Continue reading
Apr 27 WATCH: Biden to speak on pandemic response after CDC updates mask guidance By Associated Press Biden also plans to announce a new cap in the U.S. for refugees, after taking strong criticism for failing to raise the previous administration's cap of accepting 15,000 refugees annually. Continue reading
Apr 26 Harris tells U.N. body it’s time to prepare for next pandemic By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The virtual address Monday was Harris' second to a U.N. body since her inauguration. It comes as the United States makes progress on vaccinating the public and much of the world struggles to acquire vaccines. Continue reading
Apr 26 U.S. to share AstraZeneca shots with world after safety check By Zeke Miller, Associated Press The U.S. has also been under mounting pressure in recent weeks to share more of its vaccine supply with the world, as countries like India experience devastating surges of the virus. Continue reading