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Coronavirus Delta Variant Spreading Rapidly in the United States
Percentage of the highly transmissible and potentially more dangerous variant doubled in recent weeks
White House Says July 4 Vaccination Goal Will Not Be Met
Nationwide rate of new vaccinations has plummeted during the past month even as shots have become more available
Poll: Many ‘High-Risk’ Americans Unconcerned About Skin Cancer
AAD survey revealed that 49 percent of respondents were more worried about avoiding sunburn than preventing skin cancer
COVID-19 Deaths Drop to New Lows in U.S., While Vaccination Rates Climb
COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death in America in 2020, behind only heart disease and cancer
Medicaid Enrollment Reaches Record High During Pandemic
Surge in enrollment during pandemic means that a quarter of the U.S. population is now covered by the public program
Large Increase Seen in U.S. Nursing Home Deaths in 2020
New report includes data from early in 2020, making it the most comprehensive to date from the government
Blood Shortage Causes Surgery Delays in New England
While periodic, localized blood shortages are not uncommon, this shortage is 'unprecedented in its scope'
Investigation Starts in Five States After Imported Dog Develops Rabies
At least 12 people were exposed to the dog, which was among 33 dogs and one cat that arrived in Chicago from Azerbaijan
Local Fans Now Allowed to Attend Tokyo Olympics
Fans will not be allowed to cheer, must wear masks, and are being told to go straight home afterward
In 11 States, Seniors’ Low Vaccination Rates a ‘Powder Keg’ for New Cases
In states where vaccination rates are low, seniors who have not gotten a shot pose a public health risk as social-distancing restrictions are stripped away