Health

COVID-19 tightens grip on U.S. Midwest and West

By Heather Hollingsworth, Nicky Forster, Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press

The U.S. is averaging more than 40,000 new confirmed cases a day. While that number is dramatically lower than the peak of nearly 70,000 over the summer, the numbers are worrisome nonetheless.

Will Trump’s health care executive orders have an impact?

Amid coronavirus and Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death, health care is becoming an even more prominent issue in the presidential race. The Affordable Care Act's fate could be determined by the Supreme Court right after the election. Now, President Trump has…

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This book of breast cancer survival stories seeks to foster solidarity

Even amid the pandemic, the threat of cancer looms significant. Estimates suggest that more than 42,000 people will die from breast cancer alone this year, and more than 275,000 new cases will be diagnosed. But millions are also surviving the…

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Health officials seek to block Trump rally in Virginia

By Alan Suderman, Associated Press

But it's unlikely to make a difference, as the Trump campaign has routinely flouted public health guidelines intended to halt the spread of COVID-19.

Iowa fines beef plant $957 after huge coronavirus outbreak

By Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press

Inspection records show the outbreak at the Iowa Premium Beef Plant in Tama in April resulted in 338 of the plant's 850 workers testing positive for the virus.

Virus shutdown took a toll on routine health care for kids

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

Federal officials say a sharp decline in routine medical care for low-income children during the coronavirus shutdown will cause long-term harm if not reversed.

Missouri governor, opponent of mandatory masks, has COVID-19

By David Lieb, Jim Salter, Associated Press

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson was tested after his wife, Teresa, tested positive earlier Wednesday. Teresa Parson had experienced mild symptoms, including a cough and nasal congestion.

California moves to end sales of new gas-powered cars

By Adam Beam, Associated Press

California would be the first state with such a rule, though Germany and France are among 15 other countries that have a similar requirement.

Fauci: Even after a COVID-19 vaccine, masks and social distance still vital

By Associated Press

“The vaccine availability will go a giant step to controlling the infection, but you’re not going to completely eradicate it or eliminate it,” Fauci says.

U.S. health officials say they would get FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine

By Associated Press

Dr. Brett Giroir, an assistant secretary at the Department of Health and Human Services, told a Senate hearing he’d “have no hesitancy” to take that vaccine.