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Those named by Trump tried to interfere with coronavirus response: investigators
Evidence that those appointed by the Trump administration attempted to falsify scientific findings about the coronavirus pandemic has been uncovered by a panel in the United States House of Representatives.
On Monday, Representative James Clyburn, DS.C., said investigators from his coronavirus subcommittee had uncovered information about a “political pressure campaign” to “intimidate” professionals at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in a possible attempt to “cripple the country’s coronavirus response in a misguided effort to achieve herd immunity,” the Associated press reported.
Most public health experts reject the notion of herd immunity, the name given to a theory that suggests that it is possible to protect society by allowing young people to be infected and thus develop natural immunity before them. vaccines are not widely available.
Clyburn accused Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and CDC Director Dr Robert Redfield of blocking his investigation, and issued subpoenas to force them to turn over a large number of documents and emails by December 30, PA reported.
The subpoenas were issued in part because there is evidence to suggest attempts to destroy HHS records, Clyburn said.
HHS officials say there has been no political interference.
“As the administration focuses on vaccines, the subcommittee is focused on bashing the headlines and misleading the American people, the agency said in a statement. PA reported.
46 tonnes of Lean Cuisine baked chicken recalled due to plastic contaminants
More than 92,000 pounds of Lean Cuisine baked chicken meals have been recalled because they may contain pieces of plastic, according to Nestlé Prepared Foods.
The recall involves 8 244 g cardboard trays (Lean Cuisine Baked Chicken, stuffed white chicken meat, mashed potatoes with red skin and gravy) that were produced and packaged on September 2, 2020.
They have the lot code 0246595911 and a “best before” date of October 2021, and have been shipped across the United States.
It is believed that the mashed potatoes in the meals had white pieces of plastic from a conveyor belt that broke during production.
The Food Safety and Food Inspection Department of the US Department of Agriculture said it had not received any reports of injury or illness from the recalled meals. Consumers who have questions about the recall can contact Nestlé Prepared Foods at (800) 993-8625.
US Army Researchers Analyze New Variant Of Coronavirus
The new variant of the coronavirus in the UK that appears to be spreading faster is being studied by US military scientists to determine if it could be resistant to vaccines.
The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research team is verifying the genetic sequences of the mutated virus variant published online by British researchers, CNN reported.
As they wait for vaccines will be be effective against the new variant, they should know for sure in a few days, according to Dr. Nelson Michael, director of the Center for Infectious Diseases Research at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research.
The new variant is spreading rapidly in parts of England, CNN reported.
Congress reaches agreement on economic aid
A deal on a $ 900 billion COVID-19 economic relief plan was reached by the US Congress on Sunday.
It includes direct payments of $ 600 to people earning less than $ 75,000 a year or couples earning less than $ 150,000, and $ 300 of increased unemployment for the next 10 weeks, CBS News reported.
There is also $ 25 billion in direct rent assistance and the moratorium on evictions is extended until January 31, the same day the moratorium on student loan repayments ends.
Other measures include $ 82 billion for education funding, $ 45 billion for public transit systems and $ 13 billion for increased food stamps and nutritional benefits for children, CBS News reported.
The deal also includes more than $ 30 billion to acquire and distribute coronavirus vaccines and $ 27 billion for testing and state health care programs.
Low flu rates in the United States considered pandemic rabies
Higher flu vaccination rates are one reason influenza cases are on the decline in the United States, experts say.
Seasonal influenza activity is below normal for this time of year, with 0.3% of samples testing positive in clinical labs last week, according to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Many more people are getting the flu shot to avoid the risk of getting both the flu and COVID-19, CBS News reported.
The CDC said more than 190.4 million flu shots have been distributed across the country this season – the highest on record in a flu season – and that flu shots in adults have increased by 46%, from 31.1 million doses to 45.3 million as of November 28.
Other factors contributing to the sharp drop in influenza cases this season include the use of face masks linked to the pandemic, social distancing, stay-at-home orders, school closures and much less international travel, CBS News reported.
