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More Lawmakers Infected By Coronavirus

November 23, 2020 Morning Briefing

Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-Georgia), who was tested multiple times with mixed results, appeared with Vice President Mike Pence at a campaign rally on Friday. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Florida) and Reps. Bryan Steil (R-Wisconsin) and Joe Courtney (D-Connecticut) all tested positive for COVID-19.

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As Covid Variants Spread, CDC Director Warns Of ‘Pandemic Fatigue’

February 19, 2021 Morning Briefing

Coronavirus cases are trending down, but new variants, complications and people tiring of pandemic restrictions concern scientists and the CDC.

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Pandemic To Play Starring Role In Biden’s First Address To Congress

April 27, 2021 Morning Briefing

Both in the content of President Joe Biden’s speech and in the makeup of the audience, the coronavirus pandemic will hugely influence the Wednesday night event. Drug pricing, “human infrastructure” and other health policies are also expected to be featured.

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True Toll Of COVID-19 On U.S. Health Care Workers Unknown

By Christina Jewett and Liz Szabo April 15, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Infection-report forms rarely indicate who is a health worker or whether they survived. States and hospitals tend to keep quiet, citing patient privacy.

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US To Provide Supplies To Help Combat India’s Devastating Covid Outbreak

April 26, 2021 Morning Briefing

Partially lifting its pandemic export ban, the U.S. pledged to send test kits, therapeutics, ventilators, PPE and raw materials for vaccines to India as it exceeds daily global records for coronavirus infections.

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Teachers Now Eligible For The Shot In Every State

March 9, 2021 Morning Briefing

Every state has now prioritized K-12 educators to receive the coronavirus vaccine. News outlets also report on hesitant groups.

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The Nation’s 5,000 Outpatient Surgery Centers Could Help With The COVID-19 Overflow

By Cara Anthony and Liz Szabo March 27, 2020 KFF Health News Original

A coalition of anesthesiologists wants to repurpose the country’s more than 5,000 surgery centers to serve as emergency overflow amid the coronavirus pandemic. The centers have trained medical staff largely sitting idle, anesthesia machines that could be turned into ventilators, and empty medical space. But obstacles such as federal payment rules, logistics and some skepticism are getting in the way.

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AMA Reveals Plan To Combat Racism In Health Care, And In Its Ranks

May 12, 2021 Morning Briefing

In other health care news, Maine is acknowledging all school nurses for their role combating the coronavirus; a boom in pet ownership during covid is overwhelming vets; and a survey shows new medical residents tend to choose urban hospitals.

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Social Media Fears About Lack Of Coverage For Protest Injuries Are Overblown

By Michelle Andrews June 5, 2020 KFF Health News Original

After some protests over the death of George Floyd resulted in violence, online discussions raised concerns that health plans might deny medical coverage. Although plans do sometimes make exclusions for “illegal acts” or riots, experts say concerns by people who are protesting Floyd’s death may be overstated.

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Boosters, Mismatched Doses: Vaccine Innovations May Up Protections

May 6, 2021 Morning Briefing

New studies look at the effectiveness of current vaccines, as well as potential booster shots, against coronavirus variants. Researchers are also looking at whether mixing shots from different vaccine makers may increase efficacy as well.

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Distritos escolares lidian con cuarentenas, mascarillas y miedo

By Anna Almendrala February 19, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Los distritos pisan territorio desconocido cuando aplican reglas federales a sus cuerpos estudiantiles. Y muchas veces toman decisiones sin orientación oficial.

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Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed

March 26, 2021 Morning Briefing

Each week, KHN finds longer stories for you to sit back and enjoy. This week’s selections include stories on covid treatments, vaccinations and traveling in the age of the coronavirus.

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Cómo COVID tiñe la experiencia de los salones de belleza

By Markian Hawryluk May 11, 2020 KFF Health News Original

A medida que salones, guarderías y oficinas reabren, deben ajustarse a las nuevas pautas diseñadas para ayudar a la economía y evitar la posibilidad de que la pandemia recrudezca.

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Big Study Confirms That Coronavirus Antibodies Last At Least 6 Months

February 3, 2021 Morning Briefing

Three months after a natural infection, 99% of the 20,000 study participants retained antibodies. After six months, 88% had antibodies. The results follow several smaller studies with similar results. However, it’s still unclear how long antibodies last after receiving a covid vaccine.

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CDC: Fully Vaccinated People Can Skip Masks In Uncrowded Outdoor Places

April 28, 2021 Morning Briefing

The CDC revised its guidance to say that people who have completed the course of coronavirus vaccinations can exercise outside alone or with household members without a face covering. The same goes for small outdoor gatherings.

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Another COVID Mystery: Patients Survive Ventilator, But Linger in a Coma

By Martha Bebinger, WBUR August 27, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Doctors are diagnosing a new stage of COVID-19 recovery: patients who take much longer than usual to regain consciousness after coming off a ventilator. And a growing number of doctors are worried some patients aren’t being given the time they need to wake up.

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WHO Report Says Covid Was ‘Preventable Disaster’

May 13, 2021 Morning Briefing

An independent review of global responses to the coronavirus pandemic ordered by the World Health Organization found many faults, including a slow reaction in early stages. Meanwhile, India’s covid crises continues, with over 4,000 recorded deaths today.

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Cities Starting To Detect Multiple Covid Variants

March 2, 2021 Morning Briefing

Houston hit an undesirable jackpot by being the first city in the U.S. to report infections from all the major known coronavirus variants.

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‘Sustained Increase’ In Variants Halts Covid Antibody Therapy Distribution

March 26, 2021 Morning Briefing

In other pandemic research news: A study shows that the coronavirus infects mouth cells. Meanwhile, an old antidepressant drug is investigated for possible benefits in preventing serious covid infections.

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CDC Says ‘Breakthrough’ Post-Vaccine Covid Cases Are Rare

May 26, 2021 Morning Briefing

Data shows only around 10,000 people were infected with coronavirus after they’d been fully vaccinated, the CDC revealed. Only 2% of those people then died. More than 130 million people have been fully vaccinated.

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