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Studies Dig Deeper Into Aerosol Transmission Of Coronavirus

February 11, 2021 Morning Briefing

People who suffer from obesity appear to exhale more, increasing their rate of potentially spreading covid; researchers are looking harder at air conditioning’s role in the pandemic; the EPA now says handrails and doorknobs made with at least 95.6% copper can be marketed as “virus-killing.”

Scientists Delve Deeper Into How Coronavirus Spreads

February 10, 2021 Morning Briefing

New studies report on the risks from dementia, childhood colds, summer camps and nonporous surfaces. The accuracy of pulse oximeters in people with darker skin is also examined.

Tragic Covid Benchmarks: 650,000 Dead In US; More 2021 Cases Than All Of 2020

September 8, 2021 Morning Briefing

As the American death toll ticked past 650,000 people, the nation also broke another record: 20,146,000 confirmed covid cases in just over 8 months exceeded last year’s total. Altogether, 40 million cases have been reported in the U.S. during the coronavirus pandemic.

Facebook Being Investigated Over Spread Of Vaccine Misinformation

July 2, 2021 Morning Briefing

The attorney general for the District of Columbia has subpoenaed Facebook for records related to its handling of coronavirus misinformation as part of a previously undisclosed inquiry into whether the social media giant is violating consumer protection laws, Politico reports.

Delta Variant Is Chasing Down Anyone Who’s Unvaccinated — Including Kids

August 11, 2021 Morning Briefing

The highly contagious strain of the coronavirus doesn’t care about your party affiliation or how old you are, as evidenced by a spike in infections among those 12 and younger, who are not eligible for vaccination. Hospitals reported nearly 94,000 new child cases as of Aug. 5.

Some States Are Reporting Incomplete COVID-19 Results, Blurring The Full Picture

By Fred Schulte March 25, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Maryland, Ohio and others are reporting only positive tests, which skews tracking and an understanding of how the virus spreads.

Newsom Likes To ‘Go Big’ But Doesn’t Always Deliver

By Angela Hart June 4, 2020 KFF Health News Original

The COVID-19 pandemic is showcasing California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s leadership style to a national audience. The first-term Democrat doesn’t shy away from making splashy announcements and lofty promises, but his plans often lack detail and, in some cases, follow-through.

Coronavirus Made 2020 The Deadliest Year In Recorded US History

March 11, 2021 Morning Briefing

While new infection numbers wobble both upward and downward, the CDC will report that 2020’s pandemic-driven death rate made it the deadliest year on record.

Covid Knocks US Pole Vaulter Out Of Olympics; Tokyo’s Surge Continues

July 29, 2021 Morning Briefing

Sam Kendricks, considered a medal contender, tested positive for coronavirus and is no longer eligible to compete. Separately, reports show Tokyo’s infection surge is continuing with a third record-level day, worrying Olympic officials. News outlets also discuss Simone Biles’ withdrawal.

N.Y. Leads The Nation In COVID-19 Tests, But Testing Still Doesn’t Meet Demand

By Michelle Andrews April 16, 2020 KFF Health News Original

New York City and hospital officials recommend testing only the sickest people and encouraging others to stay home to get well. But other officials say wider tests are needed to ensure that essential workers don’t spread the disease.

Turning Anger Into Action: Minority Students Analyze COVID Data on Racial Disparities

By Esther Landhuis August 13, 2020 KFF Health News Original

About 70 college students are enrolled this summer in a program developed by San Francisco researchers and funded by the National Institutes of Health that allows them to explore the pandemic’s impact on communities facing health disparities.

Postcard From The Edge: L.A. Street Vendors Who Can’t Stop Working

By Anna Almendrala April 8, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Foot traffic in L.A. has fallen off a cliff amid the COVID-19 crisis, driving many street vendors away. But some are still on the streets, peddling their wares out of economic necessity. Many are undocumented immigrants who won’t get any help from the recently approved $2 trillion federal assistance package.

CDC Backs Vaccine During Pregnancy As Data Shows No Extra Miscarriage Risk

August 12, 2021 Morning Briefing

But the coronavirus poses a big risk to a healthy pregnancy, other research found. So in the face of the surging delta variant, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now recommending that pregnant women get the shot. Only about 23% in the U.S. have received at least one dose to date.

Máscaras revelan desconexión cultural mientras comunidad china de LA se prepara para el coronavirus

By Anna Almendrala January 30, 2020 KFF Health News Original

En China es habitual ver transeúntes usando máscaras faciales. Pero en los Estados Unidos se trata de un fenómeno nuevo que genera algo de rechazo.

Analysis: The Real Tragedy Of Not Having Enough COVID-19 Tests

By Elisabeth Rosenthal April 13, 2020 KFF Health News Original

How can we know when to reopen society without testing many more people?

Missourians to Vote on Medicaid Expansion as Crisis Leaves Millions Without Insurance

By Cara Anthony July 30, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Around the country, Medicaid enrollment is up as people who have lost jobs during the pandemic seek health insurance. Expanding eligibility for Missouri’s program, which could help thousands of recently unemployed residents, will be on the ballot Tuesday.

Mask Shortage Straps Pharmacists Who Need Them To Keep Medicines Pure

By Christina Jewett and Sydney Lupkin, NPR News March 20, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Fifteen percent of hospital pharmacists who prepare injectable drugs are going without the protective masks they typically use or are using substitutes for masks.

Early Covid Gene Samples Were Deleted From Database, Scientist Says

June 24, 2021 Morning Briefing

The new analysis, released Tuesday, bolsters claims that a variety of coronaviruses may have been circulating in Wuhan, China, before the initial outbreaks linked to animal and seafood markets in December 2019, The New York Times says.

Democrats Sharpen Health Care Attacks As Primaries Heat Up

By Emmarie Huetteman and Shefali Luthra and Victoria Knight February 26, 2020 KFF Health News Original

The stakes appeared higher in this debate as candidates focused on the upcoming South Carolina primary this weekend and Super Tuesday.

COVID + Influenza: This Is a Good Year to Get a Flu Shot, Experts Advise

By Julie Appleby and Michelle Andrews August 28, 2020 KFF Health News Original

A robust sign-up for flu shots could help head off a nightmare scenario in the coming winter of hospitals stuffed with both COVID-19 patients and those suffering from severe effects of influenza. Plus, no one knows how flu and COVID might interact if a patient got both.

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