Would a "Medicare for All" system work in the U.S.?
Bernie Sanders introduced his "Medicare for All" plan to the Senate last week. While some Democrats have backed the legislation, some policy experts have doubts. Hoover Institution senior fellow Lanhee Chen joined "Red& Blue" to discuss why single-payer plan could be too good to be true. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - July 17, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
LA County sees record number of daily new coronavirus cases
In the past 48 hours, the county has reported 7,350 new cases of the virus. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
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Brazil hits 2 million coronavirus cases and more than 76,000 dead
Since late May, Brazil has recorded more than 1,000 daily deaths on average — a gruesome plateau that has yet to tilt downward. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
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Georgia governor sues Atlanta officials over face mask mandate
Governor Brian Kemp said that Atlanta officials can't enforce people in the city to wear masks or follow restrictive social distancing guidelines, despite the area making up more than a quarter of coronavirus cases in the state. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
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Airlines warn of furloughs as pandemic impacts travel industry
United Airlines is expecting to furlough about 36,000 of its employees this fall. Other major carriers are also furloughing thousands of its employees as the coronavirus pandemic continues to devastate the airline industry. Kris Van Cleave reports. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
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Southern hospitals pushed to the brink as coronavirus cases soar
As Texas hospitals continue to deal with the rise of coronavirus hospitalizations and deaths, four Texas counties have ordered refrigerated trucks to help store bodies. Janet Shamlian reports. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
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Trump and Fauci speak for first time in nearly 2 months
President Trump and the government's leading infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci have spoken for the time in over a month. This comes as Maryland's Republican Governor Larry Hogan slammed the president for his handling of the coronavirus. Paula Reid reports. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
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Norah O'Donnell looks at the urgent need for blood donations amid pandemic
Since the start of the pandemic, the nation's blood supply has been dwindling. The American Red Cross aims to have a 5-day supply at all times, but right now only has enough to last three days. Norah O'Donnell speaks to Red Cross' CEO. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - July 16, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
5 things we learned about blood donation during the pandemic
CBS News visited the American Red Cross to learn about blood donation during the coronavirus pandemic. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
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Russian hackers accused of targeting coronavirus vaccine developers
Intelligence agencies from the U.S., Canada and Britain say Russian hackers are once again targeting foreign governments. But this time, they say, they're accused of trying to steal research on vaccines for the coronavirus. Charlie D'Agata has the latest. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - July 16, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Remdesivir shortages force docs into "heart-wrenching" choices
Physicians say federal rules for distributing the COVID-19 drug are unclear, leaving some hospitals in the lurch. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
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Doctors share sobering stories as virus cases spike
"I know people hear these stories over and over, but it's very different when the person you're putting into a body bag is your next-door neighbor for 50 years, your mom's best friend," said Hidalgo County Health Authority Dr. Ivan Melendez. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - July 16, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
South Carolina COVID-19 cases spike amid influx of tourists
South Carolina has always been a draw for tourists, but is now becoming a coronavirus hot spot as the state recorded almost 25,000 new coronavirus cases. Mark Strassmann reports. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - July 16, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Arkansas issues statewide face mask mandate
Anyone caught not following the state order will face a misdemeanor offense, punishable by a fine of no less than $100 not to exceed $500. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - July 16, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Alex Trebek says his cancer treatments are "paying off"
"My numbers are good. I'm feeling great," the 79-year-old said in a video update. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - July 16, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
