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• Palestinian Authority cancels Covid vaccine swap deal with Israel over expiry dates
  
  Exchange of 1.4 million doses called off after first shipment fails to meet health standards
  Peter Stubley.  The Independent.  Fri, 18 Jun 2021 23:15:47 GMT.
• Sahara desert dust moving across Atlantic expected to dampen storm activity, worsen air pollution
  
  The plume is expected to dampen storm activity but worsen air pollution, causing problems for some people with allergies and other respiratory issues. Some health experts say symptoms could mimic those from COVID-19.
  Ap.  ABC News.  Fri, 18 Jun 2021 22:22:46 +0000.
• Obamacare Survives Latest Supreme Court Challenge
  
  The court sidestepped the larger issue in the case, whether the 2010 health care law can stand without a provision that required most Americans to obtain insurance or pay a penalty.
  Adam Liptak.  New York Times.  Fri, 18 Jun 2021 21:50:06 +0000.
• Another summer holiday blow for Britons as Italy imposes five-day quarantine for UK visitors
  
  Italian Health Minister Roberto Speranza announced the new regulations on Facebook on Friday, as concerns grow over the spread of the highly contagious Indian variant.
  Daily Mail.  Fri, 18 Jun 2021 22:41:24 +0100.
• Some furloughed workers do not want to return, Andrea Leadsom says
  
  But the ex-business secretary says there is also a mental health issue, with some fearful of returning.
  BBC News.  Fri, 18 Jun 2021 21:25:03 GMT.
• Competing In Virtual Care Will Require Innovation Beyond Video Calls
  
  The COVID-19 pandemic brought big changes to the healthcare space, and to serve patients in the new environment, providers must have their IT stacks in order.
  By Antonio Gulli, Brand Contributor.  Forbes.  Fri, 18 Jun 2021 15:04:49 -0400.
• Health workers in Nepal brave a raging river to bring Covid-19 vaccine to villages
  
  Days of heavy rains and flooding threatened to delay the vaccination of more than a hundred residents of villages in Mustang, a rural region of northern Nepal. ...
  France 24.  Fri, 18 Jun 2021 16:10:57 GMT.
• Danaher's (DHR) Aldevron Buyout to Aid Genomic Medicine
  
  Danaher (DHR) to gain from the Aldevron acquisition as it will increase growth opportunities in the genomic medicine field. The acquired assets will be integrated with Danaher's Life Sciences segment.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Fri, 18 Jun 2021 14:52:00 GMT.
• As Delta variant surge sees COVID outbreaks rise, where are you most likely to catch it?
  
  Schools and universities are the most common setting for COVID-19 outbreaks, according to the latest report from Public Health England (PHE).
  Sky News.  Fri, 18 Jun 2021 15:28:00 +0100.
• US Consulate calls on Qld health chief to let American see dying father
  
  The Consulate says the man and his wife have both been vaccinated, tested negative to COVID-19 three times, and chartered a private flight to reduce any risk of transmission.
  Cloe Read.  Sydney Morning Herald.  Fri, 18 Jun 2021 19:54:50 +1000.
• Covid 19 coronavirus: 115 new Covid cases in Fiji
  
  By RNZ Fiji's Permanent Secretary of Health, James Fong, reports there have been 115 new cases of Covid-19 in the past day.Most of the cases can be traced to existing clusters or localities where significant transmission ...
  New Zealand Herald.  Fri, 18 Jun 2021 18:59:54 +1200.
• Lori Lightfoot, Chicago mayor, declares racism a public health emergency
  
  Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued a public declaration Thursday that racism is a public health emergency. ...
  Victor Morton.  Washington Times.  Thu, 17 Jun 2021 19:41:09 -0400.
• House Republicans ask HHS for records of all taxpayer dollars directed towards migrant children
  
  House Republicans are asking Health and Human Services (HHS) for records of taxpayer funds spent on unaccompanied children coming across the border -- after reports that more than $2 billion has been diverted to helping with the crisis.
  Adam Shaw.  Fox News.  Thu, 17 Jun 2021 20:53:15 GMT.
• Delta and Virgin Atlantic to Launch Built-in Digital Health Credential
  
  Provides Blueprint to Reopen Trans-Atlantic Travel.
  Travel Industry Wire.  2021-06-17 14:39:23 EST.
• Sputnik Light to be rolled out in a week and a half, says Russian health minister
  
  It will also be used for revaccination, Mikhail Murashko said
  Tass.  Thu, 17 Jun 2021 21:39:08 +0300.
• Obamacare: US Supreme Court upholds affordable healthcare law
  
  The law, known as Obamacare, gives millions of low-income Americans access to medical insurance.
  BBC News.  Thu, 17 Jun 2021 17:11:06 GMT.
• US Supreme Court Again Rejects a Health Care Law Challenge
  
  Decision says 18 Republican-led states had no standing to sue over constitutionality of popular Obamacare law.
  Voice of America.  Thu, 17 Jun 2021 12:25:28 -0400.
• Obamacare survives third US Supreme Court challenge
  
  Latest Republican bid to overturn the Affordable Care Act fails, preserving health care for millions of Americans.
  Al Jazeera.  Thu, 17 Jun 2021 15:15:49 +0000.
• Khat disguised as basil found in Israeli shipment bound for Europe - WATCH
  
  While Khat is a traditional herb, it is often used for recreation and medicine in many parts of the Middle East; The United States and several countries in Europe have outlawed the drug.
  Jerusalem Post.  Thu, 17 Jun 2021 11:08:26 GMT.
• FDA updates on hand sanitizers consumers should not use
  
  FDA Warns consumers and healthcare professionals of Hand Sanitizers contaminated with Methanol
  Fda.  Food and Drug Administration.  Wed, 16 Jun 2021 17:16:20 EDT.

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