Marburg Virus Outbreak; 3 Killed in MSU Shooting; Medical Societies Back CMS Reform

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The World Health Organization said Equatorial Guinea confirmed its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease, after one of eight samples tested positive. Nine deaths and 16 suspected cases have been linked to the outbreak.

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) signed a bill prohibiting gender-affirming care for transgender people under age 18. (AP)

Three students were killed and five people were injured in a shooting on the Michigan State University campus in East Lansing Monday night. The suspect was found dead with what appeared to a self-inflicted gunshot wound. (NPR)

Higher free sugar intake was associated with elevated cardiovascular disease and higher triglyceride concentration. (BMC Medicine)

In New York City, dogs are getting sick from eating the discarded remains of joints and other cannabis products. (New York Times)

A physician with a passion for busting health myths launched Grapevine Health, a company that aims to educate people about health with short videos. (NPR).

Ohio residents dealing with the derailment of a nearby train transporting hazardous chemicals are spurning official claims that it’s safe to return home. (NBC News)

The U.S. government agreed to purchase another 1.5 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine from Novavax, which includes funds for the development of an updated vaccine by the fall. (Reuters)

Nonprofit hospitals in Montana are fighting efforts to increase oversight of the ways they say they provide local benefits to justify their tax-exempt status. (KHN).

A new CMS proposal would require greater transparency to give customers a clear sense of who owns, manages, and operates nursing homes. (The Hill)

Ten percent of new FDA drug approvals were based on pivotal studies with null findings for one or more primary efficacy endpoints, an analysis showed. (JAMA Internal Medicine)

In China, access to COVID-19 treatment hinged on privilege and connections as the pandemic overwhelmed hospitals. (Reuters)

The American Medical Association and 118 medical societies joined forces to support prior authorization reforms proposed for Medicare Advantage and the Medicare prescription drug benefit.