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And In Pan-Global Pandemic News . . .

Morning Briefing

Singapore makes visitors wear electronic tracking tags, Berliners wants to party and the minks in Spain get coronavirus and scientists study why. Other news, too, from around the globe.

Authorities Try To Track Down Cruise Passengers After COVID Outbreak

Morning Briefing

Hundreds may have been exposed to those aboard the MS Roald Amundsen, officials say. In other public health news: a D.C. priest contracts COVID after preaching against it; Latinx communities suffer in the pandemic; the lack of health literacy; and more.

Sports Teams Look For Answers

Morning Briefing

A NFL coach tests positive, and a few college players threaten to boycott games. But there is some good news: Drew Brees, the New Orleans Saints quarterback, has stopped licking his fingers.

High Hopes For Vaccine Could Cause People To Slack Off On Protections

Morning Briefing

Scientists and public health officials worry that people have unrealistic views of how a coronavirus vaccine would roll out. Others wrestle with the question of who gets inoculated first. Other vaccine news covers income disparity, clinical trials and more.

Rep. Grijalva Blasts Maskless House Colleagues After His Positive Test

Morning Briefing

After finding out about the positive coronavirus test, Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Arizona) called out Republican members who “routinely strut around the Capitol without a mask to selfishly make a political statement at the expense of their colleagues, staff, and their families.”

Pandemic Affecting November Election Voting

Morning Briefing

As predictions of a shortage of poll workers grow, adding to the anxiety of a well-run election in November, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said mail-in voting will be an essential option for Americans‘ safety.

Deaths Rose 20% In July With 25,000 American Lives Lost

Morning Briefing

While new cases dipping give reason for cautious optimism, the fatality rate from COVID-19 maintained grim levels. A new model forecasts that the U.S. could pass 180,000 deaths this month.