Pumpkin picking in the pandemic
Strawberry fields, apple orchards and pumpkin patches have seen high volumes of visitors, most of whom have been on their best behavior. — NYT: Tove Danovich
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White House blocks new Coronavirus vaccine guidelines
The F.D.A. proposed stricter guidelines for emergency approval of a coronavirus vaccine, but the White House chief of staff objected to provisions that would push approval past Election Day. — NYT: Sharon LaFraniere and Noah Weiland
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Topcon achieves #1 market position in OCT devices
Leads the OCT Market with Innovative Multimodal Technology OAKLAND, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#OCT–Topcon Healthcare, a leading provider of medical devices and software solutions for the global eye care community, announced today that it has achieved the #1 position in the global OCT market, as
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UK hit by new virus test failing, finds 16,000 extra cases
The British government has launched an investigation into how nearly 16,000 new coronavirus infections went unreported as a result of a technical glitch. — ABC News: Top Stories
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Alyssa Milano blasts Donald Trump’s drive-by to fans outside Walter Reed Medical Center
Alyssa Milano revealed that a friend’s uncle recently died due to COVID-19. Where experts saw recklessness, some of President Trump’s supporters viewed his appearance in a car as a sign that he was overcoming his illness. The far right sees a
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Pope criticizes lack of unity in world’s response to Coronavirus
In an encyclical, the most authoritative form of papal teaching, Francis lamented poor cooperation among countries and warned the forces of “myopic, extremist, resentful and aggressive nationalism are on the rise.” –NYT: Jason Horowitz
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Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories announces the launch of a generic version of Sapropterin Dihydrochloride tablets for oral use in the U.S. Market
HYDERABAD, India & PRINCETON, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. (BSE: 500124, NSE: DRREDDY, NYSE: RDY, along with its subsidiaries together referred to as “Dr. Reddy’s”) today announced the launch of a generic version of Sapropterin Dihydrochloride Tablets, for Oral Use. “We are
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Face masks don’t restrict oxygen or contribute to carbon dioxide buildup: study
The study was conducted after a group of Florida residents challenged Florida’s mask-wearing mandate in June. — FOX News: Jeanette Settembre
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Pelosi gets tested for coronavirus, raises ‘concerns’ on accuracy of White House tests as she awaits results
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi revealed Friday she’s been tested for coronavirus out of an “abundance of caution” and raised concerns about the accuracy of tests at the White House that “led to” President Trump’s exposure. — FOX News: Marisa Schultz