
What We’re Reading: Top Health Issues in Battleground States; COVID-19 Vaccines Not Tested on Children; More Contagious COVID-19 Strain
A poll lists top health issues in battleground states; no COVID-19 vaccine has been tested on children; researchers find a more contagious COVID-19 strain.
Top Health Issues for Voters in Battleground States
As the 2020 election season heats up, voters in battleground states listed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and protecting insurance for individuals with preexisting conditions as the top health issues influencing their vote. The poll, conducted by
COVID-19 Vaccines Are Not Being Tested in Children
Despite numerous trials being carried out to test a COVID-19 vaccine, none of the trial populations include children, prompting concern in some experts who worry about the timeline for making the vaccine available to kids, Business Insider
New, More Contagious Strain of COVID-19 Found
A study conducted by researchers at Houston Methodist Hospital found that a more contagious strain of COVID-19 dominates recent coronavirus samples, Reuters
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