“These dedicated health care workers continue to put their own lives at risk to serve others, and we owe them our ongoing gratitude,” commissioner Roger Goodell said in Friday’s announcement. “We hope in a small way that this initiative will inspire our country and recognize these true American heroes. This is also an opportunity to promote the importance of vaccination and appropriate health practices, including wearing masks in public settings.” … [Read more...] about NFL Inviting 7,500 Vaccinated Health Care Workers To Super Bowl LV
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World COVID-19 Infections Climb Towards 100 Million
Biden has proposed a $1.9 trillion relief plan to Congress to help Americans suffering from the effects of the coronavirus, however it is not clear if the bill has enough support from lawmakers to pass. Congress passed a $900 billion relief bill in December and some Republican lawmakers have questioned whether there is a need for another large relief bill. … [Read more...] about World COVID-19 Infections Climb Towards 100 Million
US officials caution more data needed on UK coronavirus strain
Fauci said it is a bit more “ominous for the South African isolate because the mutations there” make it so the vaccine isn’t as effective. However, he also said it is still “within the framework” of the vaccines in the U.S. and provides protection against the strain. The vaccine can be modified if needed, he commented. … [Read more...] about US officials caution more data needed on UK coronavirus strain
Biden shouldn’t let defeating cancer take a backseat to COVID
Collaboration on these fronts is key and it will be critical to involve pharmaceutical and biotech companies in these efforts because the impacts of the pandemic could cripple their future innovation programs. Toward that goal, we should stimulate partnerships and create incentives for companies to more vigorously invest in earlier stage, higher risk research and fast-track emerging academic diagnostic and drug development efforts that have experienced setbacks. … [Read more...] about Biden shouldn’t let defeating cancer take a backseat to COVID
Environmental policy must prioritize voices of color
Grassroots organizations have worked to address these issues not in isolation, but as pieces of one very large puzzle. These organizations and the communities they serve act as the bridges where these issues intersect. For years, grassroots organizations serving disenfranchised communities have worked collaboratively to create sustainable change for the benefit of all members of society. The relationships that are built through grassroots efforts are personal, intentional and integral to forming long-lasting, comprehensive change at the national level. … [Read more...] about Environmental policy must prioritize voices of color