Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
'The Witches' Slammed For Portrayal Of People With Limb Differences
GMA: 'The Witches' Remake Receives Backlash From Disabled Community
Many within the disabled community are speaking out about the HBO Max remake of "The Witches" and how the villains were depicted in the movie. The fallout, which was first reported by Deadline, was sparked over a key difference between the 2020 remake and the Roald Dahl classic book and -- by extension -- the original 1990 film. (Stone, 11/5)
GMA: Sofia Vergara Shares Her Mammogram Experience With Fans And It's So Relatable
Sofia Vergara is letting fans know that some things in life are just as important as Election Day. For women, one should be their annual mammogram. The "Modern Family" alum took to Instagram on Tuesday to hilariously share her mammogram experience. As it turns out, she enjoyed hers as much as the next person. (Stone, 11/5)
In COVID-related public health news —
Boston Globe: ‘I Feel So Betrayed.’ A Church In Fitchburg Is At The Epicenter Of A Growing COVID-19 Outbreak
As the pandemic has worn on, churches across the country have emerged as a major source of coronavirus infections. Now Crossroads, a popular Pentecostal church, is one epicenter of an escalating outbreak in Fitchburg. The Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards first investigated complaints about the church’s compliance with COVID-19 health protocols in late September, according to the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. The department reviewed a copy of the church’s COVID-19 safety plan, found no discrepancies, and closed the case on Oct. 2. (Pan, 11/5)
The New York Times: Raiders And Jon Gruden Are Fined Again Over Virus Violations
The N.F.L. has fined the Las Vegas Raiders $500,000 and their head coach, Jon Gruden, an additional $150,000 and has taken away a late-round draft pick next year because of repeated violations of the league’s coronavirus protocols, according to a league employee who was not authorized to discuss the penalties publicly. (Belson, 11/5)
The Washington Post: World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party Will Be Watered Down
College football games have carried on through the coronavirus pandemic, but the matchup between Florida and Georgia found itself particularly susceptible to change because it’s more an event than a game. The weekend-long party brings thousands into the city, even if they don’t have a ticket. ... This year’s edition pits No. 5 Georgia against No. 8 Florida, but with social distancing protocols, only about 18,000 fans will watch from inside the stadium. To discourage gatherings, only ticket holders are allowed in stadium lots, and the city is prohibiting tailgating — though it cannot impede events on private property. (Giambalvo, 11/5)
