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By David Tuller October 6, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Ocho meses después del inicio de la pandemia, la prueba de saliva gana adeptos y decenas de miles de personas en todo el país se someten a estas pruebas diariamente.

Masks at the Campfire: Summer Camps for Kids With Medical Needs Adapt to Covid

By Sandy West May 11, 2021 KFF Health News Original

Camp Ho Mita Koda, an Ohio camp for children with diabetes, plans to host in-person camp this year despite the pandemic. It’s unusual, especially given that children under 12 likely won’t be able to get covid vaccines for months and many who attend medically focused camps could be especially vulnerable to serious covid complications. But these camps are important not just for the kids, but also for parents.

These 4 Things May Raise Your Chance Of Getting Long Covid, Researchers Say

January 26, 2022 Morning Briefing

They are: 1) the level of coronavirus RNA in the blood early in the infection; 2) the presence of certain autoantibodies that mistakenly attack tissues in the body; 3) the reactivation of Epstein-Barr virus; and 4) having Type 2 diabetes.

Public Health Experts Worry About Boom-Bust Cycle of Support

By Michelle R. Smith, The Associated Press and Lauren Weber and Hannah Recht April 19, 2021 KFF Health News Original

Congress has poured tens of billions of dollars into public health since last year. While health officials who have juggled bare-bones budgets for years are grateful for the money, they worry it will soon dry up, just as it has after previous crises such as 9/11, SARS and Ebola. Meanwhile, they continue to cope with an exodus from the field amid political pressure and exhaustion that meant 1 in 6 Americans lost their local health department leader.

Coronavirus Skyrockets In California

July 23, 2021 Morning Briefing

On Thursday, the state reported nearly 5,600 new cases, and the average positive-test rate over seven days was 4.9% — a nearly five-fold increase over last week. Despite the spike, two parents’ groups are suing Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom over a mask mandate in public schools.

Public Health Experts Fear a Hasty FDA Signoff on Vaccine

By Arthur Allen July 29, 2020 KFF Health News Original

The FDA must approve any coronavirus vaccine before it’s widely distributed, but political pressure could cloud the decision.

COVID Stalks Montana Town Already Saddled With Asbestos Disease

By Nate Hegyi October 12, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Residents of a small Montana community exposed to decades of asbestos contamination are taking extra precautions to keep COVID-19 away.

Analysis: You’ve Checked for Fever. Now, What’s Your Risk Tolerance?

By Elisabeth Rosenthal August 25, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Getting out of our bunkers doesn’t mean throwing caution to the wind.

What Biden Can Do to Combat COVID Right Now

By Julie Rovner November 23, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Although President-elect Joe Biden is free to meet with people who will be vital to carry out his administration’s fight against COVID, he and his transition team are blocked from conferring with federal officials because the Trump administration refuses to acknowledge Biden won the election. That could have a critical impact on Biden’s efforts to help fight the coronavirus.

Health Officials Worry Nation’s Not Ready for COVID-19 Vaccine

By Liz Szabo September 2, 2020 KFF Health News Original

As the nation awaits a vaccine to end the pandemic, local health departments say they lack the staff, money, tools ― and a unified plan ― to distribute, administer and track millions of vaccines, most of which will require two doses. Dozens of doctors, nurses and health officials interviewed by KHN and The Associated Press expressed their concern and frustration over federal shortcomings.

Damage to Children’s Education — And Their Health — Could Last a Lifetime

By Liz Szabo July 1, 2021 KFF Health News Original

Black and Hispanic students have lost up to 12 months of learning, which could lead to lower incomes and shorter, sicker lives.

Despite Pandemic Threat, Gubernatorial Hopefuls Avoid COVID Nitty-Gritty

By Katheryn Houghton and Matt Volz October 21, 2020 KFF Health News Original

As the pandemic continues to cast shadows on everyday life, some candidates for governor are talking about everything except the specifics of how they would manage COVID-19 into the future.

A Fair to Remember: County Fairs Weigh Risk of Outbreak Against Financial Ruin

By Justin Franz September 24, 2020 KFF Health News Original

The threat of COVID-19 forced many county fairs to cancel this year. But some rural communities that depend on the annual economic and cultural boost decided to go ahead despite a pattern of outbreaks.

Sex In The Time Of COVID: Gay Men Begin To Embrace A ‘New Normal’

By David Tuller June 24, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Like other people, many men who have sex with men have done all they could to avoid the coronavirus. Now some are braving renewed contact while balancing risk.

As Coronavirus Patients Skew Younger, Tracing Task Seems All But Impossible

By Anna Almendrala July 20, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Although younger people are hospitalized and die less frequently than their elders when infected with COVID-19, their cases are harder to trace. As a result, the virus is spreading uncontrollably throughout much of Southern California. Even hospital staffs are affected by community spread.

To Extract More Doses per Vial, Vaccinators Put Squeeze on FDA to Relax Vaccine Handling Advice

By Arthur Allen March 12, 2021 KFF Health News Original

Although vaccine supply is ramping up, the supply gap puts pressure on vaccinating teams to extract every drop they can. Some are asking the FDA to waive guidance against extracting vaccine from two vials with the same needle. It’s worth a shot.

The ACA Marketplace Is Open Again for Insurance Sign-Ups. Here’s What You Need to Know.

By Michelle Andrews February 16, 2021 KFF Health News Original

On Monday, the federal insurance exchange reopened for an unusual midyear special enrollment period. People who are uninsured can buy a plan, and those who want to change their marketplace coverage can do so. Here are some answers about how it works.

In Tamer Debate, Trump and Biden Clash (Again) on President’s Pandemic Response

From the staffs of KHN and PolitiFact October 23, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Trump claims the U.S. is “rounding the corner” on COVID, while Biden predicts a “dark winter.” On another front, Trump warns Biden’s health care plan will lead to socialized medicine; Biden promises private insurance isn’t going anywhere.

Another Coronavirus Casualty: California’s Budget

By Angela Hart and Samantha Young and Rachel Bluth May 14, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Before the coronavirus hit, California was looking at a budget surplus of more than $5 billion and lawmakers were debating how to increase the size of government health programs. Now, the state faces a deficit, program cuts, high unemployment — and no significant investment in public health funding at a time when the state needs it the most.

The Mask Hypocrisy: How COVID Memos Contradict the White House’s Public Face

By Lauren Weber and Katheryn Houghton October 1, 2020 KFF Health News Original

When in public, President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence join crowded rallies where many do not wear masks. Behind the scenes, the White House is recommending states adopt mask mandates and even fines — leaving it up to local officials to handle the consequences.

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