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Amid Coronavirus Upheaval, Biden Sweeps Tuesday’s Elections; Switching To Vote-By-Mail Not As Easy As It Sounds

March 18, 2020 Morning Briefing

Former Vice President Joe Biden emerged the presumptive nominee after victories on Tuesday. During his victory speech, Biden said of the outbreak, “This is the moment for each of us to see and believe the best in every one of us.” Meanwhile, there’s a growing call for voting to be switched from in-person to a mailed ballot, but there are risks involved with that system as well.

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Deaths In Italy Surpass China’s Count

March 19, 2020 Morning Briefing

As of Thursday afternoon, Italy registered 41,035 diagnoses of the coronavirus and 3,405 deaths. Globally the total number of deaths climbed past 10,000.

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States Scramble To Contain Outbreak As Coronavirus Cases In U.S. Sail Past 200

March 5, 2020 Morning Briefing

State officials across the country are asking thousands of residents to self-quarantine in a desperate hope of heading off an outbreak in the country. At least three states have declared emergencies to better ramp up their response efforts. Among the states that are confirming cases are California, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Washington and Texas.

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Respiratory Disease Typically Fade Out In Summer, But Don’t Count On COVID-19 To Do So

June 11, 2020 Morning Briefing

There are positive signs–like the fact that coronavirus spreads far less easily in humid temperatures–that indicate the summer may help curb the pandemic. But it’s unlikely to mostly disappear like the flu and other respiratory illnesses. In other scientific news: ventilators, risk factors, rare symptoms in kids and more.

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Insurers Not On The Hook For Diagnostic COVID Tests Mandated By Employers, Administration Rules

June 24, 2020 Morning Briefing

Insurance companies have been anxious for guidance from the Trump administration on whether there would be patient cost-sharing responsibility for tests required by workplaces as employees return. Under the new guidance, such testing would not be covered under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Other medical and insurance marketplace developments are also in the news.

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Another Day, Another Brutal Battering For Wall Street, But Volatility Of The Market Goes Beyond Coronavirus

March 17, 2020 Morning Briefing

Traders who now rely heavily on algorithms are seeing the downside to computer-based decisions. Meanwhile, most experts say that it’s going to get much worse before it gets better.

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States Work To Identify, Contain Any Possible Cases Of Coronavirus

January 28, 2020 Morning Briefing

News stories from across the country look at where patients are being monitored over concerns of infections.

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From Elbow Bumps To Missing Audience, Coronavirus Pandemic Was Omnipresent At Debate Between Biden And Sanders

March 15, 2020 Morning Briefing

Although the two Democratic candidates addressed other issues, the COVID-19 outbreak was front of mind during Sunday night’s Democratic presidential debate. Both former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said they were using a lot of soap to avoid infection. They also laid out their plans for how they would address such a crisis if they were in the Oval Office.

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Trump Attempts To Reassure Public That There Are No Food Shortages Amid Panic-Buying Induced By Coronavirus Fears

March 15, 2020 Morning Briefing

President Donald Trump said there’s no need for Americans to hoard food and toiletries as the nation’s supply chains remain intact. But shoppers who went out over the weekend to stock up for weeks of isolation were met with empty shelves in many stores. Behavioral experts say the psychological drive behind the impulse to hoard is very human and understandable in times like these. Meanwhile, state attorneys general try to crack down on scams.

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Fed Slashes Benchmark Interest Rate In Extraordinary Attempt To Blunt Financial Damage From Coronavirus

March 15, 2020 Morning Briefing

By slashing its benchmark short-term rate and pumping hundreds of billions of dollars into the financial system, the Federal Reserve’s moves recalled the emergency action it took at the height of the 2008 financial crisis.

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China Continues Revising Coronavirus Counting Method, But Outbreak Seems To Be Stabilizing In Epicenter

February 20, 2020 Morning Briefing

The number of new cases in China once again declined in a trend that some see as hopeful. But experts have warned there could be a renewed increase in cases once China properly returns to work late this week or next.

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Insurance Regulators Stepping In To Protect Patients From Eye-Popping Bills For Virus Tests

June 8, 2020 Morning Briefing

Although coronavirus tests are supposed to be free, lawmakers didn’t limit charges if the testing is done out of network — or prohibit labs or hospitals from billing patients if insurers refuse to pay their posted charges. In other news: a testing location directory, testing in the workplace and the need for a contact tracing army.

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‘Aggressive Measures’ In Place To Contain Coronavirus Cases In U.S., Officials Promise

February 4, 2020 Morning Briefing

Quarantines on military bases, travel restrictions, and other “aggressive” actions are among the efforts the United States government undertakes to ensure the coronavirus doesn’t spread within the country. So far there have only been 11 confirmed cases, but officials expect that number to increase. Meanwhile, HHS tells Congress it may need to transfer up to $136 million toward its battle against the virus.

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CDC Was Viewed As World’s Premier Health Agency. How Did It Stumble So Badly?

June 3, 2020 Morning Briefing

“They let us down,” said Dr. Stephane Otmezguine, an anesthesiologist who treated coronavirus patients in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The New York Times takes a deep dive into the missteps, outdated technology, bureaucracy and politics that all played a role in the highly venerated agency’s lackluster response efforts.

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Smartphones Could Become Savior In War Against Coronavirus, But Some Obstacles Stand In The Way

March 2, 2020 Morning Briefing

“Telehealth can be a force multiplier that helps protect health workers and extends their reach, and should absolutely be seized upon,” said Eric Perakslis, of Duke University. But there are obstacles to telehealth in the U.S., since its health care system is not well-suited to widely adopt digital health tools.

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Now Is Not The Time To Get Complacent, Experts Say As Coronavirus Cases Continue To Slow

February 19, 2020 Morning Briefing

The Chinese government’s daily tally of new COVID-19 infections and deaths from the virus has declined steadily since Feb. 12, and public health experts suggest that China’s aggressive measures to contain the epidemic are working. But global health leaders remain cautious.

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WHO Declares Coronavirus Outbreak A Global Emergency, But Reiterates Confidence In Chinese Officials

January 31, 2020 Morning Briefing

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the declaration comes now because of fears that the coronavirus may reach countries with weak health care systems, where it could run amok. The virus has sickened thousands, mostly in China, and killed about 170.

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Doubly Vulnerable: Older People Are Already Prone To Chronic Loneliness, What Happens To That Population In Midst Of Social Isolation?

March 12, 2020 Morning Briefing

The elderly are getting hit hardest by the coronavirus and public health experts are recommending they avoid large crowds and other social gatherings. But for a group that already struggles with loneliness — which can lead to poor health outcomes — social distancing due to coronavirus will likely exacerbate the issue. Meanwhile, health officials and medical providers are having a difficult time convincing older Americans to take the threat seriously.

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Sinclair Broadcasting Postpones Show Interview Blaming Fauci For Pandemic

July 27, 2020 Morning Briefing

The “America This Week” episode features medical researcher Judy Mikovits, who has claimed that Dr. Anthony Fauci, the government’s top infectious-disease expert, helped manufacture the coronavirus and spread it to China. In other COVID-19 news, reports on the disparity in the effects on people with diabetes, how a San Francisco wedding spread the disease, how families are viewing trips to Disney World and other developments

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Health Experts, Leaders Acknowledge Black Trauma Even As They Worry Protests Will Worsen Pandemic

June 2, 2020 Morning Briefing

Thousands are taking to the streets to protest police brutality, especially against black Americans. But health experts and state leaders are concerned there’s a high risk that with so many people in close proximity–even though they’re outside–the protests provide fertile ground for the coronavirus to spread further.

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