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Zika Battle Finally Funded As Congress Passes Stopgap Spending Bill

September 29, 2016 Morning Briefing

After House leaders reach an agreement over the Flint water crisis funds, Congress averts a government shutdown by passing a bill that includes $1.1 billion for the fight against Zika.

Sending Zika Money To The States Could Still Take Months

October 4, 2016 Morning Briefing

Health officials unveil the plan for distributing the $1.1 billion Congress approved last week after months of political stalemate. The delay hurt efforts to combat the virus, an Obama administration official says.

Standing Water Left From Hurricane Offers New Breeding Ground For Zika Mosquitoes

October 11, 2016 Morning Briefing

Although the biggest health threat following the hurricane is the potential for injury as people start to rebuild, this year there’s an added danger with the Zika virus. In other news, a look at how a hospital system handled Hurricane Matthew.

Public Health Perspectives: Zika’s Impact On Millennials; The Disease’s Demographic And Social Implications

August 22, 2016 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers and columnists offer their thoughts on this mosquito-borne illness as well as cholera, yellow fever and Lyme disease.

Roundup: ‘Minibrains’ May Help Zika, Alzheimer’s Research; Many Parents Pick Pediatricians Who Insist On Vaccinations

November 14, 2016 Morning Briefing

In other public health news, the trauma of the Dallas police shootings still reverberates and two new studies quantify the need for a community-based health approach. News outlets also report on “elder orphans,” the social stigma of diabetes and work wellness programs.

Congressional Talks Over Zika Funding Stall Again

September 14, 2016 Morning Briefing

The Hill reports that progress has snagged on a stopgap funding measure that includes a rider to provide emergency Zika funding among other things. Meanwhile, Florida Gov. Rick Scott blasted congressional Democrats and the Obama administration as he made his case to Republicans to approve the federal resources to combat the virus.

There’s A Striking Divide In Health Between Rural, Urban Americans

January 13, 2017 Morning Briefing

Rural Americans are more likely to die from one of the top five causes of death than their urban counterparts. CDC says the difference can be attributed to factors including smoking rates, opioid use, poverty levels, poor nutrition, levels of physical activity, and access to health care. In other public health news: superbugs, Zika, allergies, cancer-causing foods, diabetes and marijuana.

Thoughts On Zika: Undercounting The Public Health Threat

August 29, 2016 Morning Briefing

Some columnists offer thoughts on the Zika response and public health strategies to combat the virus.

Expert Demoted After Raising Concerns About Efficacy Of CDC’s Zika Test

September 28, 2016 Morning Briefing

Robert Lanciotti says the test the agency recommends misses nearly 40 percent of Zika infections. He has since been reinstated after filing a whistleblower retaliation claim.

‘The Babies Cannot Stop Crying’: Treating Zika’s Smallest Patients

July 25, 2016 Morning Briefing

Although much of the focus has been on prevention and vaccines, experts are scrambling to help doctors and families understand the lifelong ramifications of microcephaly and other Zika-related developmental disorders.

Republicans Likely To Drop Planned Parenthood Provision For Zika Funding

September 12, 2016 Morning Briefing

Lawmakers are expected to vote on a stripped down version of the $1.1 billion package in combination with the spending bill. In other news, officials in Puerto Rico are warning that there aren’t enough resources to fund the fight against the virus, spraying in Miami beach has commenced and more stories on Zika.

CDC Declares Victory Against Zika In Florida Neighborhood, Lifts Travel Advisory

September 20, 2016 Morning Briefing

No new cases of Zika have been reported in Wynwood since early August. The attention is now shifting to Miami Beach, where more mosquitoes have tested positive for the virus.

FDA: All Donated Blood Should Be Screened For Zika

August 29, 2016 Morning Briefing

The agency — in an effort to safeguard the nation’s blood supply — says even centers in states where Zika is not circulating should take precautions. Meanwhile, the Obama administration is warning that all funding will be exhausted by the end of September.

Nonprofit Groups, With U.S. And British Backing, To Test Infecting Mosquitos With Bacteria

October 27, 2016 Morning Briefing

The experiment will take place in cities in Brazil and Colombia over two to three years. Also, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the Zika virus is in the U.S. to stay.

The Zika Coffers Are Bare, CDC Director Warns

August 31, 2016 Morning Briefing

If the virus starts spreading more broadly within the country, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the agency’s hands will be tied as its financial resources will run out next month.

Democrats: We’re Ready To Compromise On Zika Funding

September 8, 2016 Morning Briefing

If Republican lawmakers drop the Planned Parenthood restrictions, Democrats say the lower amount of funding — $1.1 billion — would be acceptable.

Congress Needs To Fund Zika Battle, Most Americans Say

September 1, 2016 Morning Briefing

A new survey finds that three-quarters of Americans rank the allocation of money for Zika as an important or top priority for Congress when it is back in session.

Congress Still Battling Over Funding Bill That Includes Zika Money, But Optimism Grows

September 21, 2016 Morning Briefing

Republicans have already agreed to drop some controversial provisions that had been holding up Zika funding, but the deal is still not quite ready yet.

The Uphill Battle Of Fighting Zika: Americans Just Aren’t Worried Enough

September 15, 2016 Morning Briefing

A recent survey showed that two-thirds of Americans were “not too” worried or “not at all” worried about the disease. And without proper funding, public education becomes a crucial element to battling Zika. If people don’t care, though, that leaves officials at a loss. Meanwhile, a new poll shows that there are shifting views on late-term abortions now that the virus is spreading.

State Highlights: Health Care, Suicide Prevention Likely To Take Hits In Mass. Gov.’s Budget Cuts; In N.Y., 5 Babies Born With Zika-Related Symptoms

December 7, 2016 Morning Briefing

Outlets report on health news from Massachusetts, New York, Georgia, Maryland, California, Florida, Colorado, Connecticut, Arizona and Minnesota.

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