By Nancy Lapid (Reuters) – The following is a brief summary of some of the latest scientific studies on the new coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus. First tests of COVID-19 vaccines show promising results Results of trials of two …
Read More »The ‘surprise’ billing solution will likely roll out of the next Covid-19 package as testing fights unfold
A senior Democratic adviser said House Democrats spent the past month trying to fix intrapartial differences in how to protect patients from sometimes out-of-network charges, usually from specialized or emergency physicians. But potential sticking points remain, and Democrats say Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is opposed to including the reforms …
Read More »Hidalgo Co. issues home shelter order as virus deaths and increased cases
MGN online In response to the increase in COVID-19 cases and deaths in the Rio Grande Valley, Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez issued a home shelter order Monday, ordering residents to remain in your home, obey curfews, and wear face covers in public. Under the order, residents are only …
Read More »Where are the 101,738 Pennsylvania coronavirus cases? July 20 map, breakdown by county
As of 12 pm on July 20, 2020, the Pennsylvania Department of Health reports that there are 101,738 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Pennsylvania. There are at least 7,018 deaths reported from the virus. According to Johns Hopkins University, 76,780 of those cases recovered from the virus. Click …
Read More »Bexar County sees slow increase in pediatric COVID-19 cases since May, says health official
SAN ANTONIO – Editor’s Note: Watch the full rundown in the video player above. Newsletter recipients can Click here to access the video. San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff briefed the community on the local response to COVID-19 at their daily briefing on Monday night. …
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