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Purposefully Exposing Someone To Coronavirus Could Bring Criminal Charges, Justice Department Warns

March 25, 2020 Morning Briefing

“Because Coronavirus appears to meet the statutory definition of a ‘biological agent’… such acts potentially could implicate the Nation’s terrorism-related statutes,” said Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen.

Trump Describes ‘Good’ Relationship With Fauci While Calling Out ‘Mistakes’

July 20, 2020 Morning Briefing

“He’s a little bit of an alarmist — that’s OK,” President Donald Trump said of his top infectious disease expert. Despite recent criticisms from a few fellow administration officials, Dr. Anthony Fauci continues to urge Americans to take more precautions to stem 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.

Longer Looks: The Taliban And The Coronavirus; Medical Possibilities Of An Underwater Forest; The Perfect High

April 3, 2020 Morning Briefing

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

Census Bureau Asks For Four-Month Delay In Delivering Data Because Of Coronavirus Disruptions

April 14, 2020 Morning Briefing

The move raised some red flags for Democrats and experts who worry about the secrecy surrounding the 2020 census, which stands in sharp contrast to previous ones, as well as limited support for the count that they’ve seen. A lengthy delay in reporting census figures to the states could throw a wrench into at least some states’ efforts to draw new political maps.

USS Theodore Roosevelt Sailor Dies From Coronavirus Complications, Four Others Hospitalized

April 14, 2020 Morning Briefing

Nearly 600 sailors from the aircraft carrier tested positive for COVID-19. The chief petty officer who died was in his 40s. Other news on the Navy reports on an outbreak among the crew of the hospital ship Mercy.

First American Dies In China; Hospitals Overwhelmed By Flu Brace For Coronavirus; U.S. Expected To Spend Another $66M

February 10, 2020 Morning Briefing

Media outlets roundup news on the coronavirus outbreak and its impact on the United States.

Wearing A Mask? Good. Now Add A Face Shield, Too

July 31, 2020 Morning Briefing

Face shields can protect against droplets, according to Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House coronavirus response coordinator. Along those same lines, infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci, who is testifying before Congress this morning, suggested the U.S. may eventually recommend eye goggles.

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.

Meet The Controversial Doctor Who Touts The Use Of Malaria Drugs To Fight Coronavirus

March 31, 2020 Morning Briefing

Didier Raoult, the head of a university hospital institute in Marseille, France has been a leading voice in the fight to use a malaria drug to treat COVID-19. But the self-described “maverick” has a storied history of controversial remarks.

Federal List Of Dangerous ‘Red Zone’ States Grows To 21; US Nears 150,000 Deaths

July 29, 2020 Morning Briefing

According to a Trump administration report, 21 states fall into the “red zone” where coronavirus outbreaks are so serious that federal officials recommend more restrictions; 28 states qualify for the “yellow zone.” Meanwhile, new cases may be plateauing in some of those places, yet six of the states report record deaths.

Hospitals Plan To Restart Non-Coronavirus Procedures, But Risk Of Infections Hovers Like A Dark Cloud

April 23, 2020 Morning Briefing

Opening up for surgeries will be a welcome decision for anxious patients who waited weeks for procedures that are important. But hospitals are still trying to figure out the best way to keep patients safe amid the pandemic.

Italy’s Morgues Inundated With Coronavirus Victims As Loved Ones Mourn In Isolation

March 17, 2020 Morning Briefing

In Italy, with the oldest population in Europe, the toll has been heavy, with more than 2,100 deaths — the most outside of China. On Monday alone, more than 300 people died. The nation is grieving, and yet cannot grieve together with everyone in isolation.

In Desperate Times, What’s A Fair Price For A Coronavirus Treatment? Answers Range From $12.50 To Sky’s-The-Limit

May 15, 2020 Morning Briefing

Gilead has a reputation for placing astronomical prices on breakthrough drugs. But with the whole world’s eyes on the drugmaker, what will it charge for remdesivir, the only drug that everyone wants right now? Stat talks to experts to get a sense of what to expect. In other pharmaceutical news: President Donald Trump wants essential drugs to be manufactured in U.S. instead of China; scientists eye a cocktail of medications to best treat COVID patients; and the search for an elusive cure has researchers thinking outside the box.

Dems Want Formal Coronavirus Protections For Workers As States Start To Ease Shut-Down Restrictions

April 22, 2020 Morning Briefing

So far, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has kept a low profile in the pandemic, leaving it up to employers to keep workers safe. But Democrats say that’s not going to cut it.

Trump Requests Mail-In Ballot At Same Time He Blocks Postal System Funds To Stop Such Voting

August 14, 2020 Morning Briefing

President Donald Trump admits he is withholding money from the U.S. Postal Service to impede efforts to expand mail-in ballots for voters concerned about polling place safety during the pandemic. The funds are also tied to the coronavirus relief bill negotiations. The day before that statement, Donald and Melania Trump requested just such ballots from Florida.

What’s Getting Canceled: Disneyland, Broadway, Sports, Cruises, Courts, Schools And More

March 12, 2020 Morning Briefing

A look at the wide-ranging list of closures, cancellations and postponements as cities and states try to contain the coronavirus.

‘Flatten The Curve’: A Mantra Emerges As Coronavirus Spreads In U.S. Beyond Containment

March 12, 2020 Morning Briefing

Public health experts are adamant that all Americans must do their part to “flatten the curve” to help contain the virus spread. That means taking precautions even by people who are not sick or at high-risk. Such steps will help mitigate a surge in cases that could overwhelm the hospital system. Meanwhile, past outbreaks and other countries’ responses to the coronavirus pandemic help highlight what courses of action are best.

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.

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