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WHO Report: Cases In Younger People Are Soaring

Morning Briefing

Unlike when the pandemic started, more cases are being seen in young adults, teens, young children and babies. Research news on asymptomatic people, the immune system and DIY tests, as well.

Children Do Get COVID

Morning Briefing

A 7-year-old in Georgia dies; a 7-month-old in New Jersey tests positive. In other news from across the country: big motorcycle rally still on, Ohio bars linked to spread and two cats also test positive.

High Schools Open And Worries Intensify

Morning Briefing

Georgia school officials punish a student who revealed the unmasked chaos inside a high school; elsewhere, everyone waits to see if the pandemic resurges as a result of returning students.

July Jobs Rise Higher Than Expected Though Unemployed Suffer

Morning Briefing

July’s job report beat estimates, growing to 1.8 million. But economists worry hiring is stalling while millions still without work suffer hardship with relief aid expiring and some jobs disappearing forever.

Stimulus Talks Edge Toward Breakdown With Sides Still Far Apart

Morning Briefing

With Democratic lawmakers and White House negotiators both pointing fingers at each other, hours of tense negotiations on overdue coronavirus relief measures end Thursday with little progress and an uncertain path forward.

State Department Lifts Global Travel Advisory

Morning Briefing

The original U.S. advisory was issued on March 19. Now the State Department will return to issuing advisories on a country-by-country basis. Also in pandemic travel news, COVID travel restrictions separate couples and families.

Federal Government Must Buy Some Drugs From US Makers, Trump Orders

Morning Briefing

President Donald Trump signed a “Buy American” executive order aimed at boosting domestic production of prescription drugs and medical supplies that are vital in an emergency like the current pandemic. Also, the president’s announced action on drug pricing has yet to be released.