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Archives: Morning Breakouts

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Poorer Countries Losing Out In Race To Secure Medical Supplies

In Africa, Latin America and parts of Asia, where health care systems are underdeveloped, medical professionals also find they can't compete for much needed supplies with richer countries. The outcome for those countries is potentially catastrophic, health officials say. Other global news reports on the deluge of aid requests to the IMF and World Bank, aid packages in the U.S., Europe and Japan, a positive update on Boris Johnson and the "chilling'' number of deaths in France's nursing homes.

By brilabuskes

April 9, 2020
‘Never Seen Anything Like This’: Food Banks Face Unprecedented Number Of Hungry Americans

TV footage recently showed cars lined up on the interstate in Pittsburgh waiting in line for food assistance. That scene is typical of the rest of the country, and the industry isn't built to withstand the need, The New York Times reports. For the next six months, Feeding America, the nation’s largest network of food banks, has projected a $1.4 billion shortfall. In other news on food shortages, celebrity chefs pitch in to help out New York City and the District of Columbia.

By brilabuskes

April 9, 2020
Insiders At VA Hospitals Say There’s A Serious Shortage Of Masks, Other Supplies

While an internal memo warns there's only enough surgical masks to distribute one a week to medical personnel, a Veteran Affairs spokesperson refutes any shortages, The Wall Street Journal reports. News on veterans hospitals also reports on charges against a Nevada man who is accused of stealing boxes of surgical masks at a Reno medical center.

By brilabuskes

April 9, 2020
Small Rural Hospitals Just Managing To Climb Out Of Financial Black Hole Now Face A Pandemic

Rural hospitals have long worked under the extra challenge of navigating uncertain government funding to deliver health care to a population that is statistically older, poorer and sicker than much of the country. This outbreak will only make things worse for those struggling hospitals. Hospitals news comes out of California and Georgia, as well.

By brilabuskes

April 9, 2020
Biggest Champion Of ‘Medicare For All’ Bernie Sanders Ends Presidential Campaign

Supporters of "Medicare for All," Sen. Bernie Sanders' (I-Vt.) health care plan, are now more pessimistic than ever that the legislation would have a shot at getting passed. Sanders' decision to end his campaign leaves former Vice President Joe Biden as the presumptive Democratic nominee. Meanwhile, Republicans launch an aggressive attack against mail-in-voting even as the pandemic rages on.

By brilabuskes

April 9, 2020
Simmering Anger And A Sense Of Betrayal: Health Workers ‘Livid’ Over Government’s Response To Crisis, Lack Of Gear

"This is all being mismanaged, and we’re being put at risk unnecessarily," said Barry Schapiro, an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Palm Beach, Fla. “We had ample time to prepare. It didn’t have to be like this.” Health workers across the country have been desperately pleading for protective gear as they brace themselves for a surge of patients, which they might have to ration care for because of a lack of equipment. And medical personnel are still not being offered tests. In other news: volunteer health workers have been left sitting idle in New York, a look at doctors who have succumbed to the virus, creative solutions for shortages, and more.

By brilabuskes

April 9, 2020
CDC Releases Demographic Data: Black Americans, Older People And Men Among Hardest Hit By Pandemic

The release of the information comes amid a national outcry for more data as it appears that black Americans make up a disproportionate amount of hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19. Experts say the numbers represent systemic problems throughout the country that lead to black Americans having higher rates of underlying conditions and less access to care.

By brilabuskes

April 9, 2020
Scientists Race To Develop Vaccines, Treatments At Unprecedented Pace

Several vaccines in development are moving toward human trials. Before the pandemic, it could take years to develop a vaccine, but the scientific community is operating at an all-hands-on-deck pace. Meanwhile, other researchers are focusing on innovative treatment ideas.

By brilabuskes

April 9, 2020
CDC Shifts Guidance For Workers In Critical Fields Who Have Been Exposed To The Coronavirus

The old guidance directed workers to quarantine for 14 days, while the new rules say that they can return to work as long as they're asymptomatic and take precautions, such as tracking their temperature. The loosened guidelines are intended to allow health care workers, food supply workers, and others in critical industries to go back to work sooner. However, experts say that even asymptomatic people can spread the virus.

By brilabuskes

April 9, 2020
Republicans Want A $250B No-Strings-Attached Small Business Bill. Democrats Say That’s A Non-Starter.

Democratic leaders balked at the Trump administration and Republicans' legislation, saying any package that included $250 billion in new small-business funding would need to include more than $250 billion in extra money for hospitals, state and local governments and food stamp recipients. Senate Republicans are set to vote today, but it's unlikely the package, even if it's successful in the upper chamber, would pass the House as is.

By brilabuskes

April 9, 2020
Another 6.6M Filed For Unemployment Last Week, Bringing Pandemic Jobless Total To At Least 16.6M

The historic surge in unemployment continued last week as an additional 6.6 million Americans filed new jobless claims. Financial experts expect the financially catastrophic trend to continue in the coming weeks as COVID-19 stunts or shutters businesses. It’s as if “the economy as a whole has fallen into some sudden black hole,” Kathy Bostjancic, chief U.S. financial economist at Oxford Economics, tells The New York Times.

By brilabuskes

April 9, 2020
None Of Oversight Tools Included In $2.2T Rescue Package Are In Place But Billions Are Already Flowing Out

Democrats fought for strict oversight of the $2.2 trillion stimulus spending, but none of the built-in oversight mechanisms are even close to functional. For example, just one lawmaker has been appointed to the commission to serve as lawmakers' eyes on Trump administration decisions for a $500 billion fund for distressed industries. Meanwhile, IRS is scrambling to send out $1,200 checks to Americans but faces staffing shortages. And small businesses continue to wonder when they're getting help.

By brilabuskes

April 9, 2020
WHO Fielding Blame From More Than Just Trump Over Accusations It Was Too Trusting Of China In Early Days

Critics also say WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus moved too slowly in declaring a global health emergency. Dr. Tedros pushed back, warning people not to politicize the crisis. “No need to use COVID to score political points. You have many other ways to prove yourself,” Tedros said. “If you don’t want many more body bags, then you refrain from politicizing it.”

By brilabuskes

April 9, 2020
Trump Falls Back On Familiar Strategy Amid Pandemic Criticism: Deflect, Deny And Direct Blame Elsewhere

President Donald Trump has cast stones at the Obama administration, WHO, U.S. governors, China and others when faced with criticism over his administration's missteps. For Trump, the strategy is a tried-and-true one. Meanwhile, he is preparing to announce the creation of a second task force targeting economic recovery. And a rivalry between two top health officials reignites amid the crisis.

By brilabuskes

April 9, 2020
Federal Government’s N95 Mask Stockpile Is Nearly Depleted; Critics See Trump’s Colo. Ventilator Decision Influenced By Political Tensions

HHS confirms that 90% of the personal protective equipment in the stockpile has been distributed to state and local governments. The Trump administration announced that it will restrict the export of certain face masks and gloves for four months in an effort to make sure U.S. health care workers are protected. Meanwhile, questions are raised about how supplies are being distributed to the states. In one example, the Trump Administration will send Colorado 100 ventilators. But critics say that President Donald Trump initially ignored the Democratic governor's request for 500 and only agreed to send some when a Republican senators asked. And hospitals begin preparing guidelines on rationing care.

By brilabuskes

April 9, 2020
New York’s Death Total Surpasses Previous Record, But Even Amid Grim Numbers Some See Glimmer Of Hope

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said 779 people died on Tuesday in one of the country's most fatal days yet. And in the D.C. area, confirmed cases climbed past 10,000. But there are positive signs emerging in other places, such as California and Washington, which have yet to see the tsunami of cases they were expecting. Meanwhile, experts warn against complacency and double-down on social distance guidelines.

By brilabuskes

April 9, 2020
First Edition: April 9, 2020

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.

By brilabuskes

April 9, 2020
Viewpoints: Pros, Cons Of Trump’s Response To Pandemic; Election Chaos As Seen In Wisconsin Is Avoidable

Editorial pages focus on these pandemic issues and others.

By janicelkff

April 9, 2020
Research Roundup: Breast Cancer Risks; Morality Rates And Mental Disorders; Antibiotic Descriptions

Each week, KHN compiles a selection of recently released health policy studies and briefs.

By brilabuskes

April 8, 2020
With Drugs Intended To Calm Immune System, Doctors Walk Fine Line Between Saving Lives And Letting Virus Run Free

It's believed that the phenomenon known as "cytokine storms" is responsible for some of the poor outcomes, especially in younger patients. The storm involves the patient's own immune system attacking its organs. Drugs can help calm the response, but depressing an immune system while the body is trying to fight the virus could be potentially catastrophic. In other public health news: plasma treatment underway in New York; air pollution linked to risk; interest in home births spikes; and more.

By brilabuskes

April 8, 2020

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