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That is especially true for COVID-19 cases, which have disproportionately struck low-income communities, Black and Hispanic Americans and people with less access to health care. Other unique factors in President Donald Trump's case are also in the news.
Without providing many details about President Donald Trump's condition, his physician Dr. Sean Conley said Monday afternoon: “Though he may not entirely be out of the woods yet, the team and I agree that all our evaluations and most importantly his clinical status support the president’s safe return home where he’ll be surrounded by world class medical care 24/7." COVID patients are watched closely during the second week of the disease as they can relapse quickly.
President Donald Trump will remain under around-the-clock medical care since leaving Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Monday evening. Before departing, he tweeted that he's "Feeling really good!" while tagging on some advice to Americans that downplays the severity of COVID-19. Upon his return to the White House, he also remarked about his possible immunity.
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Editorial writers express views on President Donald Trump's response to the safety measures outlined by medical professionals.
Opinion writers weigh in on these pandemic issues and other public health issues.
Editorial pages focus on the information about President Donald Trump's condition and other news about how to combat the virus.
Harvey J. Alter, Michael Houghton and Charles Rice will share the honor for their "seminal discoveries that led to the identification of a novel virus." Other global pandemic developments are also in the news.
News reports are from Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Ohio, Michigan, Alabama and Texas.
In other public health news: record increases in need at food banks; pandemic screen time and eye problems; work stress and short-term disability; and more.
Modern Healthcare looks at what's behind a spike in investigations launched by prosecutors that sometimes seem to be fishing expeditions.
That trend, in tandem with looming cold weather, alarms public health experts, who urge Americans to take actions that can control the virus spread before winter. Meanwhile, over 200,000 folding chairs are placed on the National Mall to mark each U.S. death from COVID-19, so far.
Media outlets report on news about the 80-year-old founder of a megachurch, infections in the NFL, nasal swabs, repeat infections, a Texas family's losses, masks, vaccines, flu, and more.
Still, it may take days for anyone to know whether the former vice president is truly in the clear. And public health experts wave the caution flag as plans continue for the in-person vice presidential debate this week.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she hasn't been briefed on President Donald Trump's health status since he was diagnosed with the coronavirus last week. In other news from Capitol Hill, talk of testing more lawmakers and staff for COVID-19; no deal yet on a relief package; and Jaime Harrison and Lindsey Graham battled it out face-to-face on the debate stage.
Three GOP senators have tested positive for the coronavirus, forcing the Senate to put confirmation hearings on hold until Oct. 19. Unlike the House of Representatives, which changed its rules to allow lawmakers to cast votes remotely, senators must be physically present to vote.
In other Trump administration news, HHS Secretary Alex Azar has ordered a review of the $300 million pandemic ad campaign that's been drawing scrutiny. Azar also tried to bat away worries from lawmakers over political influence on the COVID-19 vaccine approval process.
Not only did Vice President Mike Pence attend the Sept. 26 White House ceremony where multiple members of the president’s inner circle appear to have been infected with the coronavirus, but he also sat directly in front of Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) and within a few feet of Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.). Both have tested positive for COVID-19.
Attorney General William Barr has changed his mind about quarantining. Meanwhile, former New Jersey governor Chris Christie has been criticized for checking himself into the hospital.
A White House ceremony last Saturday for Amy Coney Barrett brought together top aides, Cabinet members and Republican lawmakers. And New Jersey health officials have contacted more than 200 people who attended a campaign fundraiser at Trump National Golf Course in Bedminster on Thursday.
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