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Perspectives: Warnings About U.S. Inability To Handle Coronavirus; U.S. Hospitals Are Ready To Take On Coronavirus If Necessary

February 24, 2020 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers offer views on the dangers coronavirus poses in the U.S.

For First Time In 22 Years, Global Poverty Levels Expected To Increase With 500 Million At Risk Of Destitution

May 1, 2020 Morning Briefing

News on the global coronavirus outbreak is reported from Bangladesh, India, Thailand, Philippines, Pakistan, Sweden, Italy and China.

Many Hospitals Are Struggling To Absorb Financial Losses From Non-Coronavirus Patients

May 8, 2020 Morning Briefing

In an odd twist to the pandemic, hospitals are actually struggling financially as beds that would have been taken by non-COVID patients sit empty. Health care workers are bearing the brunt of the distress, having their hours and pay cut. In other hospital and costs news: price disclosures, CARES grants, and unused field hospitals.

WHO Warns Nations Not To ‘Take Foot Off The Pedal’ As Coronavirus Cases Spike To Highest Daily Level

June 9, 2020 Morning Briefing

Global pandemic developments are reported out of Brazil, China, Guatemala, Mexico, India, Pakistan, South Africa, England, France, Croatia, Cyprus, Hungary, Germany, Spain, Italy, Cuba and other countries.

Unpacking The Circumstantial Evidence That Novel Coronavirus May Have Escaped From A Lab In China

May 5, 2020 Morning Briefing

NBC News looks at the facts about why some think the outbreak may have started with a worker accidentally infected at either the Wuhan Institute of Virology or the Wuhan Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The bats that carry the family of coronaviruses linked to the new strain aren’t found within 100 miles of Wuhan — but they were studied in both labs. Dr. Anthony Fauci dismissed any talk about the origins, saying that even if it was an accident from a lab, the virus still exists in the wild so the conversation is not worth having.

British Ad Campaign Will Urge Workers To Head Back To The Office

August 28, 2020 Morning Briefing

A survey earlier this month found that about 40 percent of people in Britain said they were working remotely. In other coronavirus news around the world, Japan is securing rights to any successful vaccine to make sure it can host the Olympics next summer. Also in the news, Japan’s prime minister announces he will resign for health reasons.

US Intel Report: Local Chinese Officials Kept National Leaders In Dark About Outbreak Severity

August 20, 2020 Morning Briefing

A new internal report by U.S. intelligence agencies says local officials in Hubei province and Wuhan withheld information from China’s central leadership in the early weeks of the coronavirus epidemic. The assessment could impact ongoing allegations by the Trump administration that China tried to cover up the outbreak from the world.

Facebook, Twitter Pull Trump Video For Spreading Bad COVID Information

August 6, 2020 Morning Briefing

President Donald Trump’s post linked to a Fox News interview in which he claims kids are “virtually immune” to the coronavirus. Facebook said that the “video includes false claims that a group of people is immune from COVID-19 which is a violation of our policies around harmful COVID misinformation.”

Relief Bill Out Of Reach; Both Sides Point Fingers, Senate Leaves Town

August 14, 2020 Morning Briefing

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi predicted the next meeting with White House negotiators will be “when they come in with $2 trillion” in coronavirus stimulus. President Donald Trump said Democrats “don’t even want to talk about it because we can’t give them the kind of ridiculous things that they want.”

Different Takes: Bullying, Bluffing Not Paying Off During Coronavirus; Can Someone Stop Worrying About His Own Image For Once?

March 10, 2020 Morning Briefing

Editorial pages focus on the pros and cons of the administration during the outbreak of coronavirus.

House Democrats Knock $1T Off Stimulus Proposal To Jump-Start Talks

September 25, 2020 Morning Briefing

After stalling for months, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says coronavirus stimulus negotiations would resume as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tells key House committee chairs to craft a new proposal that backs down on a previous $3.4-trillion ask. The new plan under discussion would cost closer to $2.4 trillion — which Republicans say is still too high.

Leading Medical Journals Express Concerns Over Flaws In Studies On Malaria Drugs, Heart Medicine

June 3, 2020 Morning Briefing

The medical research community’s unease with the studies highlights a broader issue at the heart of the race to find a treatment for the coronavirus, in which speed is taking precedence over rigorous scientific process.

A Country Divided: Masks Become Bigger Symbol Of Disagreements Over Coronavirus Response

May 4, 2020 Morning Briefing

For some a mask is unnecessary, the guidance confusing, and the risk low. For others, wearing a mask is a crucial act of solidarity to protect society’s most vulnerable. The issue reflects the tension between two Americas over the pandemic. Meanwhile, Vice President Mike Pence admits that he erred in not wearing a face mask to tour the Mayo Clinic.

A Story Of Desperation And Dysfunction: 34 Days Inside The White House’s Coronavirus Response

May 4, 2020 Morning Briefing

The Washington Post takes a deep dive into the span of time that President Donald Trump focused on the idea of a magical silver-bullet cure and a too-optimistic projection model for total deaths. Meanwhile, China has been watching the Trump administration’s bungled response.

Perspectives: COVID-19 Lessons From Italy On Trying To Prevent The Health Care System’s Collapse; People Need To Hear The Truth About The Dangers

March 16, 2020 Morning Briefing

Editorial pages focus on these and other topics about the coronavirus.

40% Of LGBTQ Youth Report Having Suicidal Thoughts

July 27, 2020 Morning Briefing

Poll by the Trevor Project, a nonprofit group, also found 46% of these young people wanted mental health counseling but were unable to get it. In other news about mental health issues, a look at why crying is good for you and how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting people.

Different Takes: Pros, Cons Of U.S., WHO’s Responses To Coronavirus; Big Reason To Hope For More Cases Than Those Being Reported

February 21, 2020 Morning Briefing

Opinion writers weigh in on issues pertaining to coronavirus.

Different Takes: If Care Has To Be Rationed During Coronavirus, Doctors Will Face Agonizing Decisions; Supply Chain For Medical Devices Will Suffer

March 13, 2020 Morning Briefing

Editorial pages focus on health and mental health care topics surrounding the coronavirus.

Nursing Homes On Financial Edge Could Be Wiped Out By Coronavirus Crisis

April 21, 2020 Morning Briefing

Many nursing homes in the U.S. are fighting against two crises: the pandemic that is sickening and killing residents, as well as the possibility of bankruptcy. Other nursing home-related news is reported out of Michigan, California, Louisiana and Nevada.

Birx Warns Of Pandemic’s ‘New Phase,’ Advises More Caution From Americans

August 3, 2020 Morning Briefing

“I want to be very clear: What we are seeing today is different from March and April,” Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House coronavirus task force coordinator, said during a CNN interview. “It is extraordinarily widespread. This epidemic right now is different … and it’s both rural and urban.”

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