Preventative COVID-19 drug Evusheld now available in Washington
A drug that could potentially prevent immunocompromised people from developing COVID-19 is now available in the state of Washington, according to the Department of Health (DOH). Those 12 and older who are moderately or severely immunocompromised or have had a severe reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine are eligible for the treatment. The drug is administered through two consecutive injections. Evusheld cannot be used as a COVID-19 treatment and is not recommended for people who have been exposed to COVID-19, according to the FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization. Continue reading at KING 5.
With Obama looking on, White House to open ACA plans to more families
President Biden plans to announce Tuesday that his administration is making a tweak to federal rules long sought by advocates that would allow millions of additional families to buy health plans through the insurance marketplaces created under the Affordable Care Act. The announcement will represent Biden’s latest effort to use the ACA as the main fulcrum for his goal of making health insurance more available and affordable to American consumers…The tweak involves what is known in health-policy circles as the ACA’s “family glitch.” Continue reading at The Washington Post. (Saul Loeb)
WA farmers face seed shortages, tough conditions for cattle amid impending second year of drought
[Mason] Douglass gets about 10 calls from all over the West a day, farmers looking to plant forage crops for cattle – oats, barley and triticale. “So, I got your message,” Douglass says. “You’re looking for some oats and some haybet barley. I hate to let you know, but unfortunately we’re out of oats and barley at this time. I don’t even know where to send you … I think everyone in this local area is sold out.” He says those few seeds that are available are double the price they should be. Continue reading at NWNews. (Anna King)
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