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Doctors Call On HHS To Help Address Racial Disparities In Treatment Of Coronavirus Patients

April 17, 2020 Morning Briefing

Research has found that black Americans have a disproportionately higher risk of contracting and dying of COVID-19, which is a reflection of broader disparities in the health system that have just been exacerbated by the pandemic.

Hard Science Thrust Back Into Political Conversations As Coronavirus Likely To Dominate 2020 Race

April 27, 2020 Morning Briefing

Scientific experts, like experts in general, have fared poorly in the populist atmosphere of the past decade in Europe and the United States. But the pandemic could shift the conversation when it comes to hard facts. In other news on the election, Joe Biden says he wants a much bigger stimulus, many Republicans at the county level favor mail-in-voting, and Republicans worry about President Donald Trump’s approval ratings.

Masks Becoming A Visual Short-Hand In Coronavirus Culture Wars A La Trump’s Red Hats

May 7, 2020 Morning Briefing

Masks are becoming just the latest way for Americans to signal what side of the political divide they sit. The tensions between those who want to keep restrictions in place and those who want to reopen are flaring into outright violence, and experts say it is only going to get worse as time goes on. In other news on masks: TSA’s stockpile, a farmer honored for his inspirational donation, California’s mask deal that fell apart and more.

Trump Reverses Course On Disbanding Coronavirus Response Task Force After Learning ‘How Popular’ It Is

May 7, 2020 Morning Briefing

“When I started talking about winding it down, I’d get calls from very respected people saying, ‘I think it would be better to keep it going,’” President Donald Trump said after a day filled of whiplash decisions on what to do with the task force. Trump said it might change its focus and personnel, but that the panel would continue to operate indefinitely.

Different Takes: Coronavirus Alerted World To The Value Of Whistleblowers; A Look Behind All Those Masks

February 13, 2020 Morning Briefing

Editorial pages focus on public health issues triggered by the coronavirus.

Hospitals Filling Up, Businesses Shutting Down: Nearly 300,000 New U.S. Cases Reported In Just 6 Days

July 7, 2020 Morning Briefing

As the coronavirus outbreak spins “out of control,” according to some medical professionals, 10 states report daily records for confirmed cases. Only six days into July, nearly 300,000 Americans tested positive for the virus. In June, 820,000 cases were tallied.

Global Watch: As Cases Spread World Wide, Containment Hopes Dim; Iran Struggles To Contain Epidemic; Millions Of Students Missing School

March 5, 2020 Morning Briefing

Media outlets take a look at the global response to the coronavirus outbreak.

From The Swimming Pool To The Dating Pool, How People Are Reclaiming Their ‘Normal’ Lives

June 11, 2020 Morning Briefing

Churches in New York City are offering free coronavirus tests. Airplanes may add shields between seats or ask you to fill out a questionnaire. Still, life goes on for Americans as they adapt to new safety rules.

Still Much To Learn About Immunity From COVID-19, Scientists Warn

June 11, 2020 Morning Briefing

Questions linger about whether herd immunity, antibody tests actually make a difference in the spread of coronavirus. Experts say you shouldn’t let your guard down even if you’ve tested positive.

Utilizing CRISPR, Scientists Develop Prototype For Coronavirus Test That Could Be As Quick, Easy As A Pregnancy One

May 6, 2020 Morning Briefing

Wide-spread testing has long been the Achilles’ heel of the U.S. response efforts. Shortages, false negatives, and inaccurate kits have plagued efforts to provide quick and easy results to Americans. But scientists hope a new test can be the answer to that problem. In other testing news: antibody tests, false negatives and states’ ongoing efforts to ramp up screenings.

Global Watch: Iran Struggles To Contain Outbreak; Olympic Committee Vows Games Will Start On Schedule; WHO Warns Of Equipment Shortage

March 4, 2020 Morning Briefing

Media outlets take a look at the global response to the coronavirus outbreak.

Perspectives: Lessons About Silencing Chinese Doctor Who Warned About Coronavirus; Supporting U.S. Chinese Communities Needs To Replace Blaming

February 14, 2020 Morning Briefing

Editorial pages focus on public health issues surrounding the coronavirus

Trump Administration Confirms It Will Pay Hospitals To Help Cover Costs Of Uninsured Coronavirus Patients

April 23, 2020 Morning Briefing

HHS Secretary Alex Azar Azar declined to specify how much money would be allotted to help hospitals providing uncompensated care for COVID-19 cases. Meanwhile, CMS warns that COVID-19 treatment could cause Medicare reserves to run out and Medicaid waivers are approved to help deal with costs.

Global Watch: New Cases In Chinese Epicenter Drop Sharply; More Countries Report Fatalities; WHO Raises Global Risk To Highest Level

March 2, 2020 Morning Briefing

Media outlets take a look at the global response to the coronavirus outbreak.

20% Of Tested NYC Residents Have Coronavirus Antibodies, But Experts Say Take Results With Grain Of Salt

April 24, 2020 Morning Briefing

The serological survey data that’s been trickling in over the past few days has been shocking–showing just how much the coronavirus has spread through mild or asymptomatic cases. While experts say that the tests are an important tool, the results shouldn’t be taken as gospel.

Frightening Delusions Grip Many ICU Patients, Increase Long-Term, Possibly Permanent Cognitive Issues

June 29, 2020 Morning Briefing

Reports suggest that about two-thirds to three-quarters of coronavirus patients in ICUs have experienced hallucinations. Public health news is on mental health, conflicting messages, WHO’s response, ABCs of the virus, risky public transit, airline travel, pulse oximeters and more.

Coronavirus Upends Day-To-Day Operation Of Criminal Justice System

March 20, 2020 Morning Briefing

“The new normal is complete chaos right now,” said Steven Halpert, juvenile division chief for the public defender’s office in Harris County, Texas. Meanwhile, advocates ask for the release of inmates amid fears that the outbreak could spread like wildfire in the nation’s jails.

Fauci, Redfield Warn Nation Is At Critical Moment In Pandemic; Officials Say More, Not Less, Testing Underway

June 24, 2020 Morning Briefing

Four top federal health officials — Dr. Anthony Fauci, CDC Director Robert Redfield, FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn and assistant secretary for health at HHS Brett Giroir — were grilled by lawmakers Tuesday on the state of the federal response to the coronavirus crisis.

Friends And Family Of Coronavirus Patients Have To Say Their Goodbyes Through Nurses, If They Get To At All

March 30, 2020 Morning Briefing

Visitors are banned from coronavirus wards in many hospitals, creating a situation where the patients are dying alone and friends and family don’t get to say proper goodbyes.

From California To Virginia, More States Confirm Coronavirus Cases As U.S. Total Surpasses 700

March 9, 2020 Morning Briefing

As of Tuesday morning, at least 729 people in 36 states and Washington, D.C. have tested positive for coronavirus.

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