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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.

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.

Understanding Architecture Of This Particular Coronavirus Can Help Scientists Destroy It

March 24, 2020 Morning Briefing

This coronavirus is sneaky and deadly, utilizing some of the most effective weapons in viruses’ toolbelts. For example, it had a proofreading mechanism that allows it to fix mutations before they grow out of control and effect the spread of the virus. In other news: early symptoms to watch for, what it’s like to be infected, scientists scramble to find answers, and social distancing.

How Much Will It Cost If You Get Coronavirus?

March 13, 2020 Morning Briefing

Federal and state officials are working to figure out the complexity of costs facing a patient who is exposed to or contracts COVID-19, from testing to treatment. Meanwhile, Lyft and Uber drivers sue over sick leave benefits.

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.

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.

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.

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.

At One Meat-Packing Plant In Colorado, Coronavirus Cases Doubled ‘In Number Of Days’

May 1, 2020 Morning Briefing

The union for workers at the JBS meat-processing plant also announced another employee died. The meat industry has emerged as a virus hot spot across the country, but with President Donald Trump’s executive order for them to stay open, employees are left with the choice between quitting or putting themselves at risk for infection. Meanwhile, Amazon extends its stay-at-home directive for workers who are able to do so — calling into question how the company plans to keep warehouse workers safe.

CDC Struggles To Address COVID Racial Inequities Without Adding To Stigmas

July 27, 2020 Morning Briefing

The coronavirus crisis has hardest hit Black, Hispanic and Native American communities. But labeling entire races or ethnicities as “high risk” could also backfire, public health officials worry. News outlets examine other health care disparities, as well.

Trump And Spokeswoman Contradict One Another On How Often He’s Tested

July 22, 2020 Morning Briefing

Press secretary Kayleigh McEnany told reporters Tuesday that the president gets tested for coronavirus multiple times a day. Yet later in the day, President Donald Trump put the frequency closer to one test every two to three days.

N.H. Joins List Of States That Allow Prescription Drugs From Canada

July 17, 2020 Morning Briefing

In other state news: New York cracks down on alcohol sales; Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf cuts funding to county that defied shutdown orders; Missouri will spend $15 million in coronavirus relief funds on promoting tourism; and more.

White House ‘Filling The Stockpile’ In Anticipation Of Another Virus Wave In The Fall

June 22, 2020 Morning Briefing

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro says the Trump administration is preparing for an additional wave of coronavirus infections. Meanwhile public health experts warn that the nation is still in the “first wave” of the pandemic.

Some Hospitals In New York Are Pushed To Financial Brink By Surge Of Coronavirus Patients

April 13, 2020 Morning Briefing

New York City’s hospital systems are losing up to $450 million a month on coronavirus care. In other news on hospitals: federal grant distributions questioned; lessons from a disaster-zone ICU; the struggle to decide what should be converted into a backup hospital; a look at how some hospitals are staying ahead of the demand for ICU beds; and more.

Gilead Reports ‘Positive Data’ From Drug Trial Of Experimental Coronavirus Treatment

April 29, 2020 Morning Briefing

Gilead announced Wednesday that its closely watched drug trial of remdesivir, conducted by NIH, shows that at least 50% of patients treated with a 5-day dosage improved, and more than half were discharged from the hospital within two weeks.

‘Single Dumbest Decision’: Thousands Of Recovering Coronavirus Patients Sent To New York Nursing Homes

May 22, 2020 Morning Briefing

The Associated Press reports on troublesome efforts undertaken for a while in New York where recovering patients were sent to nursing homes, places that even Gov. Andrew Cuomo called “optimum feeding grounds for the virus.” Other nursing home developments include CMS’ new policy for recording deaths as well as reporting from Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Massachusetts.

Pence To Travel To Utah Today; Many Ask Why He’s Not Isolating

October 5, 2020 Morning Briefing

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.

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.

Longer Looks: Abortion, Coronavirus And Medicare For All

March 6, 2020 Morning Briefing

Each week, KHN finds interesting reads from around the Web.

Perspectives: Medical Teams In U.S. Lack Funding, Staff To Prevent Big Coronavirus Outbreak

February 10, 2020 Morning Briefing

Opinion writers weigh in on issues surrounding the coronavirus.

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