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‘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.

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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.

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Trump Ousts Watchdog Overseeing Coronavirus Stimulus Package In Latest Attack On Inspector Generals

April 8, 2020 Morning Briefing

President Donald Trump offered no particular reason for firing Glenn Fine, an inspector general who was known for his independence. The move is just the latest move by Trump to chip away at the watchdogs in charge of evaluating his administration. Critics say the behavior sends a message to government watchdogs to tread softly. “I cannot see how any inspector general will feel in any way safe to do a good job,” said Danielle Brian, the executive director of the Project on Government Oversight. “They are all at the mercy at what the president feels.”

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U.S. Surpasses China In Number Of Coronavirus Cases To Become Epicenter Of Pandemic

March 27, 2020 Morning Briefing

Nearly 86,000 cases have been confirmed in the United States as of Friday morning, according to Johns Hopkins’ data tracker, including 1,300 deaths. China had previously been leading the world in number of cases, but the United States passed that total on Thursday.

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Georgia’s Chaotic Primary Lays Bare Infrastructure, Logistical Challenges Awaiting Both Parties

June 11, 2020 Morning Briefing

States are trying to brace themselves for a chaotic election season that may come during another severe wave of the coronavirus. But even with months of warning, Georgia failed to hold its primary successfully, and officials worry about what that means for November.

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Apple And Google Preview Contact Tracing System In The Works, Ban Location Tracking In Apps That Use Tech

May 5, 2020 Morning Briefing

The two tech giants provided a first glimpse of what the technology they are jointly developing could look like. The system will only be used by government apps, in order to track the spread of the coronavirus. Despite a call by public health authorities to use GPS technology instead of Bluetooth, Apple and Google say they won’t allow location tracking due to battery limitations and privacy concerns. News outlets report on other coronavirus tracking news, as well.

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Navajo Nation Faces Unbearable Grief After Virus ‘Spreads Like Wildfire’ Through The Tribe

May 12, 2020 Morning Briefing

If the Navajo Nation were a state it would have the highest rate of coronavirus cases per capita after New York. And yet it continues to struggle to get help from the federal government.

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Because Humans Have Never Experienced This Coronavirus, We Are ‘Kind Of Sitting Ducks’ In Its Sights

March 30, 2020 Morning Briefing

Experts take a look at how contagious the virus is on a population that’s never experienced it before. In other public health news: the painful xenophobia that comes with the outbreak, pregnancy and the coronavirus, smart thermometers and artificial intelligence, increased substance abuse risk, the stress of fighting addiction while social distancing, and more.

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Total Hospital Charges From Coronavirus Treatments Projected To Soar Into The Hundreds Of Billions

March 26, 2020 Morning Briefing

Meanwhile, states and Congress are trying to make it easier for Americans who lose health coverage because their job has been affected by the outbreak to get insurance. And CMS withdrew its proposed rule to crackdown on state Medicaid eligibility.

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Trump Plays Down Health Impact Of Virus, Again Predicts It Will ‘Disappear’

July 20, 2020 Morning Briefing

In a wide-ranging Fox News interview, President Donald Trump continued to blame testing as to why the U.S. leads the world in coronavirus stats. “Many of those cases shouldn’t even be cases,” he said. He also said he’d leave the decision on mask mandates to state governors.

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Scientists Are Learning Hard And Valuable Lessons About COVID-19, But Many Questions Are Still Unanswered

March 26, 2020 Morning Briefing

It’s been about 3 months since the coronavirus came onto the scene. Stat looks at what scientists know about it and where there are still question marks. In other news: smoking found to increase risk, why the coronavirus is not like the flu, the life of a scientist during an epidemic, the threat to older Americans, and more.

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China, South Korea Report A Spike In Coronavirus Cases; Mexican Government Isn’t Tracking Wave Of Deaths

May 8, 2020 Morning Briefing

Media outlets report on news out of China, South Korea, Mexico, India, Argentina, New Zealand, Taiwan, Pakistan, Ecuador, Russia, Brazil and other nations.

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Premiums Could Spike Next Year As Health System Absorbs Economic Challenge Of Treating Coronavirus

March 30, 2020 Morning Briefing

Depending on how many people need care, insurers, employers and individuals could face anywhere from $34 billion to $251 billion in additional expenses. “No insurer, no state, planned and put money away for something of this significance,” said Peter Lee, the executive director of Covered California. Meanwhile, two major health insurers say they will waive out-of-pocket costs for coronavirus treatment.

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States Declare Emergencies, Ban Large Gatherings As Coronavirus Sweeps The Nation

March 12, 2020 Morning Briefing

States from California to Georgia to Michigan to New York cope with more cases while state leaders take containment precautions like canceling events or banning gatherings over 250 people.

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California To Give Aid To Immigrants Living In Country Illegally Who Have Been Hurt By Coronavirus

April 16, 2020 Morning Briefing

“We feel a deep sense of gratitude for people that are in fear of deportations that are still addressing essential needs of tens of millions of Californians,” said Gov. Gavin Newsom, who noted 10% of the state’s workforce are immigrants living in the country illegally who paid more than $2.5 billion in state and local taxes last year.

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In California’s Hardest Hit County, ‘Somehow Everybody Is Still Getting Sick’

July 1, 2020 Morning Briefing

Imperial County, a rural area along the Arizona and Mexico borders, has the state’s highest coronavirus infection rate. Meanwhile, California reports that more than 6,000 residents have died from the virus and the governor announces more stringent measures to battle the disease.

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For Those Treated For Coronavirus, The Next Worry Comes In Form Of High Hospital Bills

March 23, 2020 Morning Briefing

Congress mandated that all testing for the virus should be free, but insurers can still bill patients for cost of care. Meanwhile, some states are moving to give uninsured residents a chance to sign up for their exchanges, while others ban insurers from canceling policies amid the crisis.

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Pandemic Accelerated Problems Of Economic Disparities, Stretching Racial Wealth Gap

June 30, 2020 Morning Briefing

The coronavirus pandemic “in some ways the extreme inequality was the preexisting condition,” said Chuck Collins, the co-author of an analysis of the disparities. News outlets also look at a variety of repercussions of the recent deaths of Black Americans in police custody and protests calling for a change in how police departments operate.

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Understanding COVID-19: Data Continues To Reveal Surprising Truths, Mysterious Clues And Comforting Facts About Virus

April 17, 2020 Morning Briefing

Scientists around the globe race to unlock the mysteries of the novel coronavirus. Sometimes it gives up its secrets and sometimes the answers just lead to more questions.

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Viewpoints: Lessons On Dangers Of Not Having Enough Doctors When An Epidemic Hits; Time To Step Up Ways To Prevent Spread Of Coronavirus in U.S.

January 29, 2020 Morning Briefing

Opinion writers express views about approaches to controlling the spread of the coronavirus.

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