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health2 years ago

Government Relaunches Free Covid-19 Home Test Program Amid Insurance Delays and Medicare Coverage

The federal government plans to restart its mail-order Covid-19 test program to ensure Americans have access to testing, according to HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. The program, which offers free at-home tests, was paused in June due to a plateau in Covid hospitalizations and to preserve the government's remaining supply of tests. Becerra also addressed concerns about insurance coverage for Covid and flu shots, encouraging individuals to contact their insurance providers if they encounter issues. He emphasized that Covid vaccines for young children should be accessible and stated that more information about the mail-order test program will be provided soon.

via POLITICO|
#covid-19#covid-hospitalizations#free-testing-program
health2 years ago

"Surge in COVID Hospitalizations coincides with School Reopening and Vaccine Rollout"

Covid hospitalizations are surging across the United States, with new admissions increasing by about 16% over the past week. This spike comes as students return to school and just before updated shots from Pfizer, Moderna, and Novavax are set to be rolled out for a fall vaccination campaign. Dr. Deborah Birx, former White House coronavirus response coordinator, warns that the U.S. has let its guard down and is not adequately testing for Covid. She also criticizes the delayed release of vaccines to combat the summer wave and calls for the development of new shots to target emerging variants. Despite the rise in cases, Dr. Anthony Fauci believes that the number of hospitalizations and deaths will not reach previous levels due to the substantial wall of immunity from vaccination and prior infection. However, Birx warns that the U.S. should prepare for a winter surge and start making vaccines for that wave.

via CNBC|
#covid-hospitalizations#health#new-variant
education2 years ago

Philadelphia Schools Announce No Mask Mandate for 2023-24 School Year

The Philadelphia School District has announced its updated COVID-19 policies, keeping masks optional for students and staff unless deemed necessary by the city health department during an outbreak. Masks are required for those who test positive for COVID-19 after isolation and are highly recommended for 10 days after exposure. Students who test positive must stay home for at least five days and participate in virtual learning. The district has dropped its COVID vaccine mandate for new employees. Philadelphia teachers have returned to classrooms, and students are scheduled to return on September 5th.

via The Philadelphia Inquirer|
#covid-19-policies#covid-hospitalizations#education