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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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UCLA softball is on 'really big high' with return of Rachel Garcia and Bubba Nickles

UCLA, the NCAA champion in 2019 and the No. 1 team in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, got a boost with the return of Rachel Garcia and Bubba Nickles.




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Riverside County officials vote to rescind all local coronavirus public health orders

After nearly seven hours of debate, Riverside County officials voted unanimously late Friday to rescind all of the county's stay-at-home orders that go beyond the governor's restrictions.




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Letters to the Editor: The agony of having family in locked-down nursing homes

If nursing homes will remain closed until a COVID-19 vaccine is available, there will be no family visits for more than a year. That's intolerable.




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Letters to the Editor: 'Geezers' don't have to prove their worth to society (but they are valuable)

Older people who are more at risk of dying from COVID-19 contribute immeasurably to society, but they should not have to prove their worth.




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Op-Ed: With our ski resort closed, we're working at a food bank and feeling all the emotions

The coronavirus-idled events team from a ski resort runs a food bank in Basalt, Colo., pivoting from delivering entertainment to helping the hungry.




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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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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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Was the coronavirus made in a Wuhan lab? Here's what the genetic evidence shows

Despite President Trump's statements that the coronavirus was released from a laboratory in Wuhan, scientist say the evidence points to a natural origin.




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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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Older does not equal expendable. We need to act in a way that protects our elders from coronavirus

Older Americans deserve our protection from coronavirus. They want to get back to their busy lives, too




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Hershey Felder salutes Irving Berlin, plus 13 other must-sees on Mother's Day weekend

Celebrate Mother's Day with a livestream of the musical bio-drama "Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin"




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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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HHS Broadly Interprets PREP Act Immunity: Reasonable Belief is Good Enough

By Anne K. Walsh



  • 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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Not So Smooth of a “Transition”: FDA Sued Over Deemed BLA Transitions – or Lack Thereof

By Sara W. Koblitz




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Swift Enforcement Against COVID Fraudsters

By Anne K. Walsh & Charles D. Snow* —



  • Advertising and Promotion (Federal Trade Commission)
  • Advertising and Promotion (OPDP)
  • COVID19
  • Enforcement


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Israeli COVID-19 Vaccine Developments Webinar – Wednesday, May 6, 2020





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If At First You Don’t Succeed, Bring Another Lawsuit: PMRS Takes a Loss in Court

By Sara W. Koblitz



  • Prescription Drugs and Biologics

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What you need to know about coronavirus home-testing kits

The most important thing to know is that the FDA has not approved any at-home diagnostic tests and only one at-home collection kit for the coronavirus.




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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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Heat, humidity at edge of human tolerance hitting globe

Researchers found that temperature extremes previously thought to be rare have been recorded more than 1,000 times in 40 years.




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Oregon strip club now delivers food — and a dance on the side

Lucky Devil's dancers put on a show in the parking lot when customers order takeout.




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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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First child death from mysterious COVID-19-related illness is reported in the U.S

Nearly 100 children in the U.S. have been diagnosed with the newly identified syndrome associated with COVID-19.




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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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Map of how many coronavirus cases have been confirmed across the country

U.S. health officials are monitoring for cases in the United States.




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MAP: How coronavirus deaths compare to confirmed cases across the U.S.

Track the latest numbers on deaths in U.S. states and territories. Updated daily.




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These states have the most coronavirus cases. See the day-by-day breakdown.

From New York to Washington, see the per-day count of new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in each state. Updated daily.




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Graphic: Coronavirus deaths in the U.S., per day

More than 70,000 people have died in the U.S. of COVID-19. Track which states are getting hit the hardest and which direction the country's death rate is going. Updated daily.




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Chart: See the day-by-day size of the coronavirus outbreak

Track the number of new COVID-19 cases per day around the rest of the world.




d

These are the most dangerous jobs you can have in the age of coronavirus

For millions of Americans, working at home isn't an option. NBC News identified seven occupations in which employees are at especially high risk of COVID-19.




d

Not enough evidence that e-cigarettes help to stop smoking, surgeon general says

The surgeon general's report is the first in 30 years to focus entirely on quitting tobacco.




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Vaping flavor ban goes into effect Thursday, but many products will still be available

"Kids have moved on" to other nicotine vapes that will remain on the market.




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Juul bought ad space on kids' websites, including Cartoon Network, lawsuit alleges

Over the past year Juul has faced criticism and scrutiny over its role in what public health officials call an "epidemic" of teen nicotine addiction.,




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Report says cellphone data suggests October shutdown at Wuhan lab, but experts are skeptical

U.S. and U.K. intel agencies are reviewing the private report, but intel analysts examined and couldn't confirm a similar theory previously.




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Supply chain headache? Hundreds of millions of syringes will be needed to vaccinate U.S.

The world's largest manufacturer says there's not enough capacity to quickly ramp up production to those levels.




d

California governor says community spread started at nail salon

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




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Meet the Ohio health expert who has a fan club — and Republicans trying to stop her

Some Buckeyes are not comfortable being told by a "woman in power" to quarantine, one expert said.




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The pandemic shows WHO lacks authority to force governments to divulge information, experts say

The WHO has come under criticism for its deferential tone toward China, but the organization denies it withheld information about COVID-19.




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Putin pays a somber tribute to WWII dead as Russian coronavirus cases skyrocket

Cancellation of the ceremony was the second blow to Putin, who was forced to call off a referendum extending his time in power.




d

New Zealand's winning virus tactics spell election risks for Ardern




d

Nintendo is at the top of its game with 41% rise in profit




d

Japan weighs unemployment benefits for furloughed employees




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Kao shares rise on coronavirus antibody findings




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Hong Kong stock exchange CEO to depart after 10 years at helm