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Trump Once Blamed Vaccines For Autism, But Now In Face Of Coronavirus Outbreak He’s Changed His Tune

March 9, 2020 Morning Briefing

President Donald Trump in the past has been an outspoken vaccine skeptic who has bragged about not getting a flu shot. Now, he’s looking at it as a solution to the overwhelming crisis on his hands. Meanwhile, even if scientists develop a vaccine, they have to continuously out-think an ever evolving virus.

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Report: 10-Year Recovery Costing Nearly 8 Trillion Is Expected For U.S. Economy

June 2, 2020 Morning Briefing

The estimate from the Congressional Budget Office is likely to be key to the continuing debate in the Senate over another coronavirus relief package, although Sen. Mitch McConnell has given little indication that the Senate would soon enter negotiations on another relief package. Economic relief news comes from California, Pennsylvania, and Louisiana, as well.

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New California Coronavirus Case May Be First In U.S. Without A Link To Travel Abroad

February 27, 2020 Morning Briefing

The patient arrived at UC Davis Medical Center from another hospital on Feb. 19. The staff requested COVID-19 testing by the CDC, but because the patient didn’t fit the CDC’s existing criteria for the virus, a test wasn’t immediately administered. “We have been anticipating the potential for such a case in the U.S., and given our close familial, social and business relationships with China, it is not unexpected that the first case in the U.S. would be in California,” said Dr. Sonia Angell, director of the California Department of Public Health.

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U.S. Public Health System Confronts COVID-19 Crisis With Scant Resources

July 1, 2020 Morning Briefing

Even in the midst of the challenges of the coronavirus era, public health officers face a public backlash as they attempt to impose restrictions designed to curb the illness’s spread. State legislation has been introduced in California to provide protections. Meanwhile, as states prepare for the virus’s next wave, groups representing health workers are pushing government officials to plan ahead to make sure these professionals have access to adequate PPE.

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Can We Really Bank On Hotter Weather Saving Us From Coronavirus? Scientists Say It’s Unlikely To Disappear

March 12, 2020 Morning Briefing

Judging by how the virus may have responded to temperatures so far, the study suggests areas just north of its current zone may be most vulnerable through April. But much like with everything on the virus at the moment, it’s hard to predict and take all influences into account. Meanwhile, a study finds that the virus can live on surfaces for up to three days. In other news: calming your anxiety over the outbreak; a look at what coronavirus does to the body; why closing schools matters; and more.

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Beyond Ventilator And Mask Shortages: High Demand For Drugs To Ease Breathing Difficulties Pose A Looming Threat

April 3, 2020 Morning Briefing

While there’s no approved treatment for the coronavirus, patients are still receiving medication to ease some of the symptoms, such as medications used to keep airways open. With the surge in demand, those drugs could be the next fronts of the shortages war.

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Nationwide Protests Create Perfect Environment For Second COVID Wave With Black Americans Most Vulnerable, Experts Say

June 1, 2020 Morning Briefing

Americans flooded the streets by the thousands over the past days to protest the death of George Floyd, racial inequity and police brutality. Health experts worry that the mass gatherings could set off another wave of the coronavirus. Black Americans have already suffered in disproportionate numbers from the outbreak, and could bear the brunt of the new infections.

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McConnell, Governors Press Importance Of Wearing Masks

June 30, 2020 Morning Briefing

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell took to the Senate floor to convey this message while other GOP governors asked Vice President Mike Pence to be more clear in communicating to the American public that masks can help curb the spread of the coronavirus. In addition, the state executives in Kansas, Georgia and Arizona — where case counts are surging — are issuing orders or otherwise pressing residents on the issue of face coverings.

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Where Are There The Most Coronavirus Cases Outside China? On A Quarantined Cruise Ship Docked Off Japan

February 11, 2020 Morning Briefing

The number of people with coronavirus on a cruise ship in the port of Yokohama nearly doubled to 135 on Monday. Some experts said that keeping all of the passengers and crew members on board could exacerbate the rate of infection. “Similar to the situation in Wuhan, but at a smaller scale, by quarantining the ship, the crew members are being forced to stay together, which increases the likelihood of transmission,” said John B. Lynch, of the University of Washington. “We have to remember that quarantines protect those outside the quarantine, not those within.”

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Trump ‘Unleashes Full Power Of Government’ By Declaring Coronavirus Outbreak A National Emergency. What Does That Actually Entail?

March 16, 2020 Morning Briefing

By declaring the outbreak a national emergency, President Donald Trump frees up billions of dollars of aid through FEMA funds. HHS will also be allowed to modify or waive regulations for Medicare, Medicaid and other programs.

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Deaths, Coronavirus Cases Climb In U.S., But Some Experts Push Back Against Waving White Flag Of Inevitability

March 4, 2020 Morning Briefing

Top U.S. health officials say they want people to be prepared for more community spread as the number of coronavirus cases, but also to “to continue their daily lives.” There are now at least twelve states and 60 confirmed cases within the United States, and that number is expected to balloon in coming days.

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Vulnerable Republicans Express Frustration Over Leadership’s Wait-And-See Mentality

May 21, 2020 Morning Briefing

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is adamant that the upper chamber won’t rush to pass another coronavirus relief package, despite the House’s ambitious legislation. But not everyone in the party is on board with that plan. Meanwhile, McConnell vows to end the beefed up $600 unemployment benefits policy.

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‘This Is All Very Dangerous’: Violence, Tear Gas And Mass Arrests Amplify Risks Of Protesting During Pandemic

June 5, 2020 Morning Briefing

Not only are people in jeopardy of being exposed to the coronavirus during the protests drawing thousands physically together, tactics used by police to disperse the groups–such as tear gas–exacerbate the problem, health experts say. Spraying people with tear gas causes them to cough, shout and scream and possibly take off their masks, all of which could increase infection risk.

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Hunt For A Holy Grail: Global Vaccine Race Fraught With Geopolitical Intrigue, Safety Concerns And Hope

May 4, 2020 Morning Briefing

The world’s scientists race to find a vaccine for the coronavirus, trying to compress a decade-long process into 10 months. While experts say safety concerns remain a top priority, there are other factors at play that could complicate it all — including the question over whether the winner will want to share.

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So You’re Returning Home From A Coronavirus Hotspot. What Do You Do Next?

March 4, 2020 Morning Briefing

Without strict guidance, a lot of people are guessing at what to do. Experts say it’s indicative of the problems with the response from both local and federal officials. “I feel like we’re on a high-speed train, and they’re making decisions based on where we are right now on that train and not where we’re going to be in an hour,” said Lawrence Gostin, of Georgetown University.

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Trump Administration Mulls Using Disaster Relief Funds As Concerns Over Coronavirus Medical Bills Mount

March 4, 2020 Morning Briefing

In a country with a health insurance system “designed to make you think twice to seek care every time you get a runny nose, fever and cough,” many are worried about the costs of getting tested, despite the fact that it’s crucial to containing the outbreak. The federal government and states are trying to figure out ways to ease that burden.

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Diminished Role Of Task Force Highlights White House’s Desire To Move Beyond Pandemic

June 12, 2020 Morning Briefing

At one point the coronavirus task force was meeting and providing public updates daily. But that’s dropped dramatically in recent weeks, as President Donald Trump and his White House team turn their attention toward the economy and election. Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) wants the task force to brief lawmakers on the recent surge in cases.

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In The Name Of Public Health, Patient Privacy Protections Are Being Upended. Will That Continue After This Crisis?

April 29, 2020 Morning Briefing

A desperate hunger for coronavirus data has many overriding privacy concerns usually in place to protect patients. Politico looks at the ways the outbreak could leave a lasting mark on what is considered acceptable. In other health tech news: virus apps, the psychology of Zoom and telehealth.

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Hospitals ‘Already Stretched To Capacity’ Shift Into Surge Mode But Many Warn Coronavirus Patients Will Still Overwhelm System

March 12, 2020 Morning Briefing

One of the top concerns for public health experts is how virus cases are likely to overwhelm hospitals, like is happening in Italy. Patients there are dying while waiting for treatment and doctors are forced to choose who to treat and who to let die. European health officials say Italy’s experience with its faltering health system is just a preview of things to come for other countries.

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Special Oversight Committee’s First Meeting Highlights Chasm Between Parties Over Pandemic Response

May 14, 2020 Morning Briefing

The parties started the first meeting of the House Select Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis miles apart and ended it even further away. The partisan dissonance highlights how difficult any more relief negotiations will be. Meanwhile, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says that the “American people are worth” spending $3 trillion to help.

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