Comparing Death Tolls From Covid to Past Wars Is Fraught
Covid-19 has now killed more Americans than World War II did. That fact helps some people put the viral death toll in perspective, while others find it offensive.
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The State of Vaccine Supply: Opaque. Unpredictable. Hard to Pin Down.
Americans frustrations surrounding the amount of available covid vaccine hinges on several factors not the least of which is that demand far exceeds supply.
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KHNs What the Health?: Covid and Kids
Can schools safely reopen before all teachers and staffers are vaccinated against covid? And whats the best way to communicate that science and scientific recommendations change and evolve? Also, get ready for a redo of open enrollment for Affordable Care Act coverage, this time with help and outreach to find those eligible. Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times, Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico and Anna Edney of Bloomberg News join KHNs Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more.
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Covid-Certified Businesses Try to Woo Leery Patrons
Public health officials in Colorado have joined forces with local businesses in a new program meant to encourage people to shop and dine in a covid-crippled economy.
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A Recipe for Trouble? Reversal of California Outdoor Dining Ban Has Heads Spinning
Who knows whether banning outdoor dining was a good idea in the first place. But even the experts arent sure it was smart to bring it back.
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Cruel Digital Race For Vaccines Leaves Many Seniors Behind
Glitchy websites, jammed phone lines and long lines outside clinics are commonplace as states expand whos eligible to be vaccinated. The oldest Americans and those without caregivers and computer skills are at a distinct disadvantage.
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Hard Bargain: Biden and Congress Agree on Basic Relief, but Chasms Remain on Covid Plan
Agreement between the president and Republican senators on funding for basic public health matters such as vaccine distribution and covid testing was an easy target. That money cant move out, though, until accord is reached on some of the presidents big-ticket economic plans.
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In Austin, Some Try to Address Vaccine Inequity, but a Broad Plan Is Elusive
The east side of Austin has few of the chain stores key to the Texas vaccination plan. But local officials have done pop-up vaccination events in the community to get more shots to Blacks and Latinos.
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Dispelling Vaccine Misinformation and Myths in Californias Breadbasket
Even though farmworkers are vulnerable to covid, many hesitate to get the vaccine, worried the shot could have severe side effects or signal their whereabouts to immigration officials. Immigrant advocates in the Coachella Valley and other farming regions are visiting workers to try to allay their fears.
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100 Million Covid Shots in 100 Days Doesnt Get Us Back to Normal
President Joe Bidens promise to reach this milestone is an important step forward in vaccine rollout. But it is only the beginning of the sweeping vaccination effort required.
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Long-Haul Covid Cases Cast New Light on Chronic Fatigue Sufferers
Both conditions are linked to viral infections in ways that are poorly understood. But the outpouring of sympathy and research dollars produced by long covid has given hope to those who struggled in the past to gain sympathy for their symptoms.
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With Demand Far Exceeding Supply, It Matters That People Are Jumping the Vaccine Line
When hospital administrators and politicians spouses get immunized before people more at risk, it undermines confidence in the system.
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In Philadelphia, a Scandal Erupts Over Vaccination Startup Led by 22-Year-Old
City officials gave coronavirus vaccines to Philly Fighting Covid, whose brash CEO had no health care experience. After a WHYY investigation, the city cut ties with the group over alleged mismanagement.
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Head-Scratching Over Newsoms Choice of Blue Shield to Lead Vaccination Push
Gov. Gavin Newsoms surprising choice of Blue Shield to lead the states covid vaccination effort raised questions about the role politics played in the decision and whether the insurer is up to the task.
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When Your Chance for a Covid Shot Comes, Dont Worry About the Numbers
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine that the FDA cleared Saturday was 66% effective overall in preventing moderate to severe covid, while the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines were more than 90% effective. But the numbers arent exactly comparable. And all three shots prevent hospitalization and death.
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Older Adults Without Family or Friends Lag in Race to Get Vaccines
Public health officials have singled out seniors as key candidates for the covid-19 vaccines but too many of these seniors are not able to get shots because they dont use computers, dont have internet services or transportation, or dont have someone to help them with the process.
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Tampas Mayor vs. a Covid-Era Super Bowl
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor an outspoken former cop has clashed repeatedly with Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has limited what local officials can do to confront the pandemic. But she reached an uneasy peace with the state and is convinced that safeguards instituted by the NFL will help keep crowds safe at the NFL championship game.
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How a Bounty of Vaccines Flooded a Small Hospital and Its Nearby College
An ad hoc, chaotic distribution system is leading to a bizarre mix of vaccine haves and have-nots.
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Journalists Stay on Top of Rocky Vaccine Rollout
KHN and California Healthline staff made the rounds on national and local media this week to discuss their stories. Heres a collection of their appearances.
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Pandemic Sends a Couple Into Indefinite Long Distance Though Just Miles Apart
Everyone is trying to figure out how relationships work in the time of covid. That includes a Bozeman, Montana, couple who suddenly found themselves in a long-distance relationship when the pandemic sent their group homes for adults with disabilities into lockdown.