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The MDR and the Covid-19 recommendation – a possible template for fixing the MDR and IVDR bottleneck

What is this recommendation about? Obviously this recommendation is an attempt of the Commission to manage administative barriers to placing PPE (personal protective equipment) and medical devices on the market that would be needed in the struggle to get the current Covid-19 pandemic under control. In my view you can also see this as a […]




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Commission working on proposal to postpone MDR date of application for one year

After a statement on a press conference today by Stefan De keersmaecker that had many people very excited quickly, the official announcement came later in the afternoon: Here is what I think about this development. Work on a proposal ongoing The Commission announced that ‘work on a proposal to postpone the date of application’. This tells […]




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COVID-19 cases higher among San Diego's Latinos; advocates call for more testing

In several states and in parts of California, black and Latino people are dying of COVID-19 at higher rates than their white and Asian counterparts.




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California tops 2,500 coronavirus deaths as fears of second wave temper reopening efforts

Los Angeles County, which continues to be the hardest hit area in California, announced 51 additional deaths linked to COVID-19 on Thursday.




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Andy Serkis (and maybe Gollum?) will read 'The Hobbit' for coronavirus charities

Andy Serkis, who plays Gollum in the "Lord of the Rings" films, announced that he will livestream a reading of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" on Friday.




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The Check-In: Justin Turner unsettled at thought of not playing again for the Dodgers

The Dodgers' Justin Turner and his wife Kourtney have delivered more than 500,000 meals to the needy since March. He'll be a free agent this winter.




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Newsom unveils rules governing how quickly California communities can reopen businesses

Newsom said earlier this week that bookstores, florists and others can reopen for curbside pickup Friday, unless barred by tougher local restrictions.




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California to reopen 25 DMV field offices on Friday after they were shut down amid coronavirus

California DMV will reopen 25 field offices after shutdown




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138 employees at Central California meat plant test positive for coronavirus

Kings County Supervisor Doug Verboon said the outbreak at Central Valley Meat Company in Hanford accounts for nearly two-thirds of the coronavirus cases in the rural county, which has a total of 211 reported cases.




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Editorial: California was ready for a recession, but nothing could have prepared it for coronavirus

The good news: The state is far better prepared to meet this challenge than it was a decade ago. The bad news: It will need help from the feds, and a lot of it.




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Gov. Newsom doesn't see packed stadiums for sporting events anytime soon

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he doesn't see full stadiums of fans for sports happening amid the coronavirus outbreak until a vaccine is available.




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Judge grants request to delay start of prison sentence for former Rep. Duncan Hunter

A federal judge found that the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic was good cause for the delay.




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Protesters stage illegal rally at California Capitol to support law enforcement

Protesters of California's stay-at-home orders returned for another unsanctioned rally Thursday, telling law enforcement officers they are forgiven for arresting them last week.




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First Californian to get coronavirus in community spread was infected at a nail salon, Newsom says

Newsom cited the case when asked why personal services, such as nail salons, must remain closed.




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Coronavirus unemployment: WME cuts 20% of its workforce

Beverly Hills-based William Morris Endeavor said it is reducing its workforce by 20% through furloughs, layoffs and moving people to part-time employees.




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Souplantation's buffet-style restaurants closing for good because of the coronavirus

Souplantation's owner says there was no way the restaurants' longtime self-serve model could survive in the era of COVID-19




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Unemployment hits 14.7% in April. How long before 20.5 million lost jobs come back?

Analysts say steep jump in unemployment and layoffs caused by the pandemic will be hard to reverse quickly.




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Column: No, wearing a mask isn't for libs. It's for people who don't want to die

The daft showdown over coronavirus masks wouldn't matter if we didn't live in the political tinderbox that is Trump's America.




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Fears of a second coronavirus surge haunt California as it begins slow-speed reopening of economy

Reopening California begins -- but very slowly, cautiously and under the shadow of a second wave.




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Someday we'll return to the office. It'll be nothing like we've seen before

With no coronavirus vaccine in sight, employers and building landlords are turning to tech, design and distancing to keep office workers healthy.




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Opinion: Remdesivir helps beat COVID-19. But the search for a better drug goes on

The drug helped some coronavirus patients recover faster. But it's hardly everything we'd wished for.




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Tens of thousands of California college students to get relief from emergency grants

California college students will get emergency CARES grants




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California begins reopening economy as select businesses unlock doors

Parts of California, including Los Angeles County, are allowing some businesses to offer curbside service Friday.




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What will concerts look like when California reopens?

California is slowly reopening, providing hope that you might soon see your favorite artist in concert. But from an arena stage? A computer screen? A drive-in?




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With the prospect of empty stadiums, how will the NFL move forward?

The NFL is operating under the assumption that the season will be played as scheduled, but COVID-19 has created many challenges for the league.




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Pour one out for 2020 grads. It'll be hard to find a job in this market

The coronavirus outbreak makes finding jobs more difficult for everyone. College seniors face unique career challenges.




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What's open and closed this busy weekend: Beaches, parks and trails in Southern California

City and county trails reopen this weekend. Almost every day, the rules change in the beaches and parks of Southern California. Here's the latest.




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Most California counties fall short of reopening criteria as coronavirus cases climb

The vast majority of California isn't close to meeting Gov. Gavin Newsom's reopening requirements, a Times analysis finds.




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With the prospect of empty stadiums, how will the NFL move forward?

The NFL is operating under the assumption that the season will be played as scheduled, but COVID-19 has created many challenges for the league.




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Column: America's tolerance for mass murder is the coronavirus' best friend

The America that condones mass murder of children is allowing the coronavirus to spread.




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Who to tip and how much for doorstep deliveries during the COVID-19 pandemic

From cash and snacks to a verbal 'thank you,' there are options when it comes to showing your appreciation for delivery drivers.




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California voters asked to vote by mail in November due to coronavirus fears

Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered ballots be mailed to the state's 20.6 million voters for the November election while imposing new rules for in-person voting.




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NHL postpones international games planned for 2020-21 season

The NHL announces it is postponing the Global Series games that were scheduled to be held in the Czech Republic and Finland in the 2020-21 season.




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Newsom warns defiant counties they could lose coronavirus cash for reopening early

Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration sent letters to Modoc, Sutter and Yuba counties warning that the areas could be ineligible for disaster funding unless they adhere to the state's coronavirus reopening plan.




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Group calls for social distancing, more testing during coronavirus counter-protest in Huntington Beach

Three members of the group Indivisible OC 48 staged an hourlong protest to bring attention to the people who are following Gov. Gavin Newsom's stay-at-home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Senior care homes source of nearly half of all California coronavirus deaths, data show

New data analyzed by the Los Angeles Times show that nearly half of all COVID-19 deaths in the state are associated with elder care facilities.




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A politically connected firm gets an $800-million mask contract with California. Then it falls apart

California's deal with Bear Mountain Development Co. for coronavirus equipment was one of the state's largest.




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For the class of 2020, all those once-in-a-lifetime moments are gone

For the high school and college classes of 2020 — and their families — the coronavirus outbreak has left a large, empty space where signature coming-of-age moments should be.




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Did coronavirus spread through a nail salon? Newsom said so, and now owners fear for their business

Did community spread of the coronavirus start at a nail salon? Governor said so, and now immigrant owners worry about getting business.




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Season Interrupted: For Jack Zwiers, the end of the year was doubly tough

The Los Angeles University High School volleyball standout lost two full seasons but gained a healthy perspective: 'The big lesson is to be more responsible for myself,' he said.




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Pharmacy Compounders Practicing Pursuant to Section 503A Can Get in the Mix: Compounding Shortage Drugs for Hospital Patients, with Some Limitations

By Karla L. Palmer



  • COVID19
  • Prescription Drugs and Biologics

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Just a Decade Later, DEA Reopens Comment Period for Electronic Prescriptions for Controlled Substances

By Karla L. Palmer




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Swift Enforcement Against COVID Fraudsters

By Anne K. Walsh & Charles D. Snow* —



  • Advertising and Promotion (Federal Trade Commission)
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  • COVID19
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A phase two trial and a June goal: This week's updates on the race for a coronavirus vaccine

Experts caution that even promising early results don’t guarantee that vaccines will be widely available anytime soon.




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WWII forces would 'admire' U.K. today, queen says on 75th anniversary of war's end in Europe

"We are still a nation that those brave soldiers, sailors and airmen would recognize and admire," the monarch said.




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Birx to help lead remdesivir distribution effort as hospitals struggle to access drug

Since the drug was granted emergency use authorization, doctors have been left with no clear path to get it.




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Senators call out CDC contractor for alleged safety failings

The Maximus call center was accused by a whistleblower of failing to practice what it hired workers to preach.




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California governor says community spread started at nail salon

He said he couldn't provide more information because of health and privacy concerns.