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New Gov't Initiative Tackles HIV at Local Level
There may be new hope on the horizon for bringing the AIDS epidemic to a close: The Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. (EHE) initiative, launched in 2019, takes a locality-based approach.
CDC: Masks Indoors in US Where Cases Are Surging
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced new recommendations that vaccinated people return to wearing masks indoors in parts of the U.S. where the coronavirus is surging.
Boston Club To Enforce COVID Vaccination Requirement for Entry
In what may be the first move for LGBTQ businesses in Boston, Jacques' Cabaret — a popular nightclub that caters to drag performers — announced that it has made changes to its COVID-19 protocols, which requires proof of vaccination.
Biden Administration Revises PrEP Guidelines — Insurers To Pay All Costs
The Biden administration has announced that almost all health insurers must cover the HIV prevention pill, known as PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis, with no cost sharing — including for the drug itself and, crucially, for clinic visits and lab tests.
Provincetown COVID Update: New Indoor Mask Mandate Imposed
With COVID-19 cases contracted in Provincetown — many of which described as "breakthrough" cases — town officials imposed stronger guidelines at an emergency meeting on Sunday.
VA Requires COVID-19 Vaccination for Health Care Workers
The Department of Veterans Affairs on Monday became the first major federal agency to require health care workers to get COVID-19 vaccines, as the aggressive delta variant spreads.
Patients and Providers Feel the Growing Pains of Pandemic-Driven Telemedicine
Cost and demand are affecting both patients and providers as more people turn to telemedicine for their healthcare needs.
Fauci Says US is Headed in 'Wrong Direction' on Coronavirus
The United States is in an "unnecessary predicament" of soaring COVID-19 cases fueled by unvaccinated Americans and the virulent delta variant, the nation's top infectious diseases expert said Sunday.
US Virus Cases Triple in Two Weeks Amid Misinformation
COVID-19 cases nearly tripled in the U.S. over two weeks amid an onslaught of vaccine misinformation that is straining hospitals, exhausting doctors and pushing clergy into the fray.
States Scale Back Virus Reporting Just as Cases Surge
Several states scaled back their reporting of COVID-19 statistics this month just as cases across the country started to skyrocket.
Don't Miss: Ryan Cassata and the Power of Music, Live on 7/27
EDGE welcomes singer-songwriter, actor, performer, published writer, LGBTQ activist and motivational speaker Ryan Cassata for a candid conversation about how music helps him stay sober.
AP-NORC Poll: Most Unvaccinated Americans Don't Want Shots
Most Americans who haven't been vaccinated against COVID-19 say they are unlikely to get the shots and doubt they would work against the aggressive delta variant despite evidence they do.
Getting Cannabis Concentrates Right With Roots Los Angeles
For Roots Los Angeles in Sun Valley, it's all about attention to detail. As one of California's top cannabis corporations, Roots has zeroed in on innovative storage strategies and has a brand-new look to entice emerging consumers in this budding industry.
How to Overcome the 'Sunday Scaries' with CBD
And one CBD company is boldly owning the agita of Monday's impending doom by using its very name. Sunday Scaries is doing so with a message of honesty, humor, and a hefty dose of community spirit.
'Superbug' Fungus Spread in Two Cities, Health Officials Say
U.S. health officials said Thursday they now have evidence of an untreatable fungus spreading in two hospitals and a nursing home.
A Chilling Cure: Facing Killer Heat, ERs Use Body Bags to Save Lives
Doctors in the Pacific Northwest have resorted to a grim but practical tool to save lives: human body bags filled with ice and water.
How One CBD Company's Legacy Supports Mental Health Awareness
An unexpected tragedy transforms one entrepreneur's vision for a company that de-stigmatizes stress and that internal darkness. Sunday Scaries may look like a fun, fresh take on CBD, but it's roots run much deeper.
What is a COVID-19 Breakthrough Case?
It's when a fully vaccinated person gets infected with the coronavirus. A small number of such cases are expected and health officials say they're not a cause for alarm.
Biden Says Getting COVID-19 Vaccine 'Gigantically Important'
President Joe Biden expressed pointed frustration over the slowing COVID-19 vaccination rate in the U.S. and pleaded that it's "gigantically important" for Americans to step up and get inoculated against the virus as it surges once again.
Conservative Media Offers Mixed Messages on COVID-19 Vaccine
Skepticism about the COVID-19 vaccination is a common theme in media appealing to conservatives, despite assurances from doctors and scientists that the vaccine is safe and effective.