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How Coronavirus Outbreak Is Altering Social Norms: ‘Quarantine Shaming’ Targets Those Not Listening To Health Experts

March 19, 2020 Morning Briefing

Public health experts have been vocal about the need for Americans to practice social distancing. Those not getting the message–or not believing it–could start facing the wrath of the ones who are abiding by it. Meanwhile, experts explain why flattening the curve is so important, as they try to figure out what America will look like when the country emerges from the crisis.

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‘We’re Back’: On A Warm Summer Day, New York City Finally Reopens

June 9, 2020 Morning Briefing

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) emphasized that the reopening wasn’t “reckless” and that the numbers justify the city doing it safely. New Yorkers ventured out in masks, some for the first time in months. New York City accounts for roughly 1 in 5 of the more than 111,000 coronavirus deaths nationwide.

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Trump Downplays Americans’ Coronavirus Risk, Puts Pence In Charge Of Handling Outbreak Response

February 27, 2020 Morning Briefing

President Donald Trump’s messaging about just how low a risk Americans face was at odds with other top administration officials, who have warned in recent days that the virus is likely to be disruptive to Americans’ lives. “We can expect to see more cases in the United States,” HHS Secretary Alex Azar was quick to point out at the press conference. Health experts have been critical about the mixed messages. Meanwhile, Vice President Mike Pence said his role would be to work with the task force to bring the “best options for action” to the president and to “see to the safety and well-being and health of the American people.”

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Gilead Increases Its Remdesivir Donation To U.S. As Executives Tout Drug’s Long-Term Profit Potential

May 19, 2020 Morning Briefing

The drugmaker didn’t provide an explanation of why it was increasing the donation of its medication that has shown to help treat coronavirus patients. Meanwhile, Gilead seems eager to convince skeptical investors that the $1 billion spent this year on development and production can eventually yield a real return.

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Record 26M Filed For Jobless Claims Over Last 5 Weeks, With Additional 4.4M Joining Ranks Last Week

April 23, 2020 Morning Briefing

Last week another 4.4 million Americans sought unemployment benefits after losing their jobs due to the coronavirus-driven shutdowns. The staggering figures suggest that the U.S. unemployment rate has spiked as high as 20%.

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What Not To Do To Avoid Coronavirus: Gargling Saltwater, Taking Silver Capsules, Heating Your Nasal Passage

March 18, 2020 Morning Briefing

Misinformation is thriving as fearful Americans gravitate toward anything that will help prevent them from getting sick. Doctors say the best advice is simple: wash your hands, practice social distancing, and avoid touching your face. In other news: vulnerable populations, easing your anxiety, the lifespan of the virus, and more.

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Some Experts Predict Coronavirus Could ‘Burn Out’ By Summer, But That Doesn’t Mean It Will Be Gone For Good

March 3, 2020 Morning Briefing

Scientists aren’t sure what the endgame is for the coronavirus, but looking at previous outbreaks can offer hints. Many think that, like the swine flu, it will end up in the seasonal circulation of flus that come back every year. Meanwhile, though most cases are mild, there are common themes for those patients who are becoming critically ill. Experts also explain how the virus is transferring, what you should do if you have symptoms, and more.

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In 24-Hour Span, America’s Death Toll Climbs By 4,591 As Coronavirus Edges Closer To Becoming Leading Cause Of Death

April 17, 2020 Morning Briefing

The prior record was 2,569, reported the day before. COVID-19 is on pace to become the largest single killer of Americans, given the normal number of deaths in an April week. Meanwhile, most experts agree it’s hard to get an accurate count due to spotty testing and the actual number of both cases and deaths are likely higher.

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Report Notes Neglect, Mistakes Made By For-Profit Vermont Nursing Home Where 11 Died

June 8, 2020 Morning Briefing

More than 40% of the coronavirus fatalities in the U.S. are tied to nursing homes and long-term care facilities. The New York Times investigates what went wrong at the Burlington (Vermont) Health & Rehab Center. Other news on nursing homes comes from Washington, Oregon, Massachusetts, Texas, Louisiana and Nevada, as well.

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Many Coronavirus Cases Are Mild, But Mortality Rate Is Still Soberingly High, Experts Say

February 26, 2020 Morning Briefing

It’s hard to determine the exact mortality rate because even experts disagree over whether there are mild or asymptomatic cases going unreported. But even at the lowest estimate — 0.7% in China outside the epicenter — it would still kill seven times more people than the flu. Meanwhile, the first clinical trial for a treatment is underway in Nebraska.

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‘I’m Not Concerned At All’: Trump Does Little To Change His Routine Amid Coronavirus Exposure Fears

March 11, 2020 Morning Briefing

Despite the fact that there is a chance President Donald Trump was exposed second-hand to a patient with coronavirus at CPAC, Trump seems to want to send a message to Americans that he’s not worried. Meanwhile, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) remained adamant that she won’t close the Capitol, despite the higher risk lawmakers are facing because they travel so much. “We are the captains of the ship. We are the last to leave,” she said.

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‘I Assumed It Was All Being Paid For’: Who Gets Stuck With The Medical Bills For Coronavirus-Related Quarantine?

March 2, 2020 Morning Briefing

The federal government has the authority to quarantine and isolate patients if officials believe them to be a public health threat–but the government doesn’t have to pay for it. “We didn’t have a choice. When the bills showed up, it was just a pit in my stomach, like, ‘How do I pay for this?’” says Frank Wucinski, who was quarantined along with his daughter. In other economical news about the coronavirus: sick days, gig workers, stocks, and more.

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New More Carefully Controlled Study Shows That Buzzy Malaria Drug Might Not Actually Help In Fighting Coronavirus

March 27, 2020 Morning Briefing

The study shows the importance of doing carefully controlled research despite increasing anxiety over finding a treatment. Scientists say that doesn’t mean the malaria drug doesn’t work, but that people shouldn’t be looking at it as a magical cure. Meanwhile, a conservative business group founded by a prolific Republican political donor is pressuring the White House to greenlight the treatment anyway.

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Nearly 9,000 U.S. Workers Have Contracted Coronavirus, Though CDC Says More Unreported Cases Are Likely

April 15, 2020 Morning Briefing

The CDC report also stated that the numbers of health care professionals testing positive and dying from COVID-19 were likely to go up. Meanwhile, KHN and The Guardian team up to track and profile the health care workers who have died from the virus.

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Behind The Scenes: State Department And CDC Waged Battle Over Flying Americans With Coronavirus Home

February 21, 2020 Morning Briefing

The CDC didn’t want to fly the 14 cruise ship passengers who had tested positive for coronavirus home on the same flight as the other Americans. But the State Department won the argument. “It was like the worst nightmare,” said a senior U.S. official involved in the decision. “Quite frankly, the alternative could have been pulling grandma out in the pouring rain.” Meanwhile, disease fighters are walking back early criticism of the Wuhan quarantine, saying that it did indeed serve its purpose in buying the world time to prepare.

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Italy Reports 45% One-Day Jump In Coronavirus Cases And Country’s Leaders Rush To Allay Panic

February 26, 2020 Morning Briefing

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte admits that a hospital in the northern town of Codogno mishandled the region’s first coronavirus case which contributed to the deadly virus’ spread. Meanwhile, a Spanish hotel is still in lock down as officials attempt to trace the infection path of an Italian doctor and his partner.

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Doctors Concerned Rural Health Care Will Be Affected By Trump’s Visa Freeze

June 24, 2020 Morning Briefing

“You need these H-1B physicians who are willing to go to Alabama, Georgia, you know, parts of the beltway that just don’t have enough doctors,” said Mahsa Khanbabai, an attorney with the American Immigration Lawyers Association. The health care worker exemption in the order only applies to people who are caring for COVID patients or doing research on the coronavirus.

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‘This Should Not Be About Politics’: House Overwhelmingly Passes $8.3B Coronavirus Funding Bill

March 5, 2020 Morning Briefing

The bill includes about $7.7 billion in new discretionary spending to bolster vaccine development, research, equipment stockpiles and state and local health budgets, as government officials and health workers fight to contain the outbreak. The House moved unusually quick in a rare sign of bipartisanship in a highly divided Congress. It next goes to the Senate.

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Americans Evacuated From Quarantined Cruise Ship Including 14 Who Tested Positive For Coronavirus

February 18, 2020 Morning Briefing

Another 60 Americans remained in Japan for monitoring, State Department officials said. Meanwhile, a second cruise ship was finally allowed to dock and passengers to disembark, with promises that “there was no indication of COVID-19 on the ship.” However, an American who was on board did test positive for the coronavirus, sparking fears that the passengers who have already flown home could spread the illness without being aware they’re infected.

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Dems Launch Inquiry Into Administration’s Small-Business Aid Distribution After Watchdogs Sound Alarm

June 16, 2020 Morning Briefing

“The administration should release the names of all P.P.P. borrowers — as the S.B.A. routinely does for similar loan programs,” the lawmakers demanded after inspectors general warned Congress that previously unknown Trump administration legal decisions could substantially block their ability to oversee more than $1 trillion in spending related to the coronavirus pandemic.

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