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Flu-related deaths on the rise in US state of Arkansas; total now 64
Number of flu-related deaths in Arkansas rose by 19 from last week, totalling 64 so far this season, according to US health department
 "Flu-related deaths on the rise in US state of Arkansas; total now 64")
US signs off on 800,000 more doses of monkeypox vaccine, say officials
After weeks of delays, nearly 800,000 doses of the monkeypox vaccine will soon be available for distribution, US health regulators said Wednesday.
 "US signs off on 800,000 more doses of monkeypox vaccine, say officials")
Lupin gets USFDA approval for generic blood pressure lowering drug
Drug firm Lupin on Monday said it has received an approval from the US Health regulator to market generic medication to treat high blood pressure.
 "Lupin gets USFDA approval for generic blood pressure lowering drug")
Over 112,000 Covid-19 cases in reported in US children in past week
More than 112,000 child Covid-19 cases were reported in the US during the past week, a doubling of case counts from the four weeks prior
 "Over 112,000 Covid-19 cases in reported in US children in past week")
Free Covid coverage for all in US dries up even as hospital costs rise
Things are reverting to the way they were as federal money for Covid care of the uninsured dries up, creating a potential barrier to timely access
 "Free Covid coverage for all in US dries up even as hospital costs rise")
End of Covid pandemic may bring major turbulence for US health care
When the end of the Covid pandemic comes, it could create major disruptions for a cumbersome US health care system made more generous, flexible and up-to-date technologically
 "End of Covid pandemic may bring major turbulence for US health care")
Moderna seeks FDA authorization for second Covid booster for all adults
Moderna Inc on late Thursday sought emergency use authorization with US health regulators for a second Covid booster shot, as a surge in cases in some parts of the world fuels fears of another wave
 "Moderna seeks FDA authorization for second Covid booster for all adults")
Lupin receives USFDA approval for antibiotic Solosec
Lupin Ltd on Thursday said it has received approval from the US health regulator for its supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for usage of its antibiotic Solosec.
 "Lupin receives USFDA approval for antibiotic Solosec")
US life expectancy falls by most in over 74 years on Covid-led tug
Overall, life expectancy declined to 77 years, a drop of 1.8 years from 2019, the CDC said
 "US life expectancy falls by most in over 74 years on Covid-led tug")
US health tab hit $4 trn as government opened spigot to fight Covid
US health care spending rocketed to $4.1 trillion last year as Congress opened the spigot of federal dollars to battle the coronavirus pandemic across multiple fronts.
 "US health tab hit $4 trn as government opened spigot to fight Covid")
Dr Reddy's Lab receives USFDA approval to market Lenalidomide capsule
Dr Reddy's Laboratories on Tuesday said it has received approval from the US health regulator to market Lenalidomide capsules
 "Dr Reddy's Lab receives USFDA approval to market Lenalidomide capsule")
Herd immunity unlikely, but CDC says vaccinated people can ditch masks
Experts have estimated that between 60 per cent and 90 per cent of people in the US would need to be vaccinated for that to happen
 "Herd immunity unlikely, but CDC says vaccinated people can ditch masks")
Avoid travel to India even if fully vaccinated: Top US health body
Hong Kong and New Zealand had earlier banned passenger movement from India for a limited period
 "Avoid travel to India even if fully vaccinated: Top US health body")
President Biden heads to Pfizer plant as weather causes vaccine delays
Extreme winter weather has dealt the first major setback to the Biden administration's planned swift rollout of coronavirus vaccines, delaying shipment of three days worth of shots
 "President Biden heads to Pfizer plant as weather causes vaccine delays")
US Surgeon General defends US Covid data after Trump said it's exaggerated
US surgeon general Jerome Adams on Sunday contradicted President Donald Trump's claim of "exaggerated" COVID-19 cases and deaths in the US saying that these numbers are real.
 "US Surgeon General defends US Covid data after Trump said it's exaggerated")
White House wins ruling on making hospitals disclose healthcare prices
A federal judge has ruled in favour of the Trump administration's plan to require hospitals and insurers to disclose the actual prices for common tests and procedures
 "White House wins ruling on making hospitals disclose healthcare prices")
US troops in Europe receive first coronavirus vaccine shots, army says
The US Army announced on Monday that it has started vaccinating service members deployed overseas belonging to the European Command against the novel coronavirus
 "US troops in Europe receive first coronavirus vaccine shots, army says")
Over 2.1 million in US receive first shots of coronavirus vaccine
Over two million individuals in the United States have received the first of two coronavirus vaccine shots, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data revealed on Monday
 "Over 2.1 million in US receive first shots of coronavirus vaccine")
US actively negotiating to get additional Covid-19 vaccines from Pfizer
US officials say they're actively negotiating for additional purchases of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine after passing up a chance to lock in a contract this summer
 "US actively negotiating to get additional Covid-19 vaccines from Pfizer")
US records 3,000 Covid-19 deaths, highest single-day spike since April
The US registered more than 3,000 coronavirus fatalities in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day spike since April, according to the Johns Hopkins University
 "US records 3,000 Covid-19 deaths, highest single-day spike since April")
