Last mentioned: Mar 20, 2026
Module 3 Report Released
The inquiry sets out its findings on the impact of the pandemic on the NHS and patients.
NHS Impact Report Published
The Inquiry releases findings detailing how pandemic messaging impacted healthcare access.
Missouri Stay Request
DOJ files request in Missouri court to pause litigation pending FDA review.
DOJ Missouri Filing
DOJ quietly asks the Missouri court to pause proceedings pending FDA review.
Missouri Pause Request
DOJ files a request in federal court to pause the Missouri-led lawsuit citing an ongoing FDA review.
Legislative Action
Senator Josh Hawley introduces a Senate bill to outright ban the abortion pill.
Legislative Action
Sen. Josh Hawley introduces a Senate bill to outright ban the abortion pill.
Hawley Federal Bill
Senator Josh Hawley introduces a bill in the Senate to ban mifepristone nationwide.
Position Statement Release
CSANZ and ACRA formally call for the permanent integration of telehealth into hybrid cardiac care models.
Louisiana Request
DOJ asks Louisiana court to pause a similar lawsuit; request is largely ignored by the state.
Louisiana Precedent
DOJ unsuccessfully asks Louisiana to pause its separate anti-abortion lawsuit.
Louisiana Pause Request
DOJ asks Louisiana to pause its separate lawsuit; request is rejected by AG Liz Murrill.
Amended Complaint
AG Catherine Hanaway files amended complaint targeting mail-order abortion drugs.
Amended Complaint
AG Catherine Hanaway adds claims that mail-order drugs are dangerous without in-person visits.
Lawsuit Filed
Missouri, Kansas, and Idaho file suit against the FDA over mifepristone approval.
Lawsuit Filed
Missouri, Kansas, and Idaho file suit against the FDA over mifepristone regulations.
Missouri Lawsuit Filed
Missouri, Kansas, and Idaho file suit against the FDA to restrict mifepristone access.
Module 3 Hearings Begin
Public hearings for Module 3 commence, focusing on the impact on healthcare systems.
Inquiry Established
The UK COVID-19 Inquiry is formally established to examine the UK's response to the pandemic.
Inquiry Formally Established
The independent public inquiry into the UK's pandemic response is announced.
The UK Covid-19 Inquiry has concluded that the pandemic-era 'Stay Home, Protect the NHS' slogan inadvertently signaled that healthcare services were closed. This messaging deterred patients from seeking essential care for non-Covid conditions, contributing to significant long-term health system strain.
The UK COVID-19 Inquiry's Module 3 report, released March 19, 2026, provides a definitive assessment of the pandemic's impact on the NHS and patient care. The findings highlight systemic failures, workforce trauma, and the long-term consequences of treatment delays across the healthcare system.
The Department of Justice has requested a federal court to pause a multi-state lawsuit against the FDA regarding the abortion pill mifepristone. The move suggests a strategic effort to allow the FDA to conduct its own internal review of the drug's safety and distribution protocols.
The U.S. Department of Justice has requested a federal court in Missouri to pause or dismiss a lawsuit targeting the FDA's approval of mifepristone, citing an ongoing internal agency review. This move reflects a strategic effort by the administration to manage high-stakes litigation over medication abortion and telehealth access ahead of the 2026 midterms.
The U.S. Department of Justice has requested federal courts in Missouri to pause litigation challenging the FDA's approval of mifepristone, citing an ongoing internal agency review. This tactical shift suggests a preference for administrative rulemaking over high-profile court battles as the administration navigates the legal complexities of reproductive health regulation.
The Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSANZ) and the Australian Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Association (ACRA) have issued a joint position statement advocating for the permanent adoption of telehealth in cardiovascular care. The guidance provides a framework for clinicians to integrate virtual consultations safely and equitably alongside traditional in-person services.