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Over 20 World Leaders Call For Pandemic Cooperation Treaty

March 30, 2021 Morning Briefing

Official signatures from the U.S. and China were absent from a letter calling for future pandemic planning published in newspapers around the world. Meanwhile, worries deepen that the WHO’s report on the coronavirus’ source is inconclusive.

Johnson Orders Strict Lockdown In Britain To Fight Coronavirus Mutation

December 21, 2020 Morning Briefing

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is scheduled to hold an emergency meeting today with ministers after setting heavy restrictions in part of the country this weekend. The variant of the virus is not believed to lead to more serious illness but it spreads more easily.

Hugs Allowed Again As CDC, CMS Give OK For Nursing Home Visits

March 11, 2021 Morning Briefing

After a long period of coronavirus-induced isolation, residents of nursing homes will be allowed visitors again (with suitable covid protection and within limits) as vaccinations begin to have an impact for this vulnerable group.

Some Ivory Towers Are Ideal For A Pandemic. Most Aren’t.

By Mark Kreidler May 28, 2020 KFF Health News Original

As reopening decisions approach for the fall semester, colleges and universities are casting about for strategies to keep students safe without bankrupting their institutions. A few have natural advantages.

World Continues Efforts To Vaccinate More Citizens, Battle Covid Variants

March 4, 2021 Morning Briefing

Reports say India’s vaccine is highly effective against coronavirus; Europe starts reviewing Russia’s Sputnik shot and Tokyo’s Olympic Officials struggle with a buggy contract-tracing app.

Biden And Trump Teams Both Hit By New Infections

December 18, 2020 Morning Briefing

Like the nation, the pace of government officials and advisers infected by or exposed to the coronavirus are on the rise.

Journalists Allowed Into Texas Migrant Facility Where Over 4,000 Shelter

March 31, 2021 Morning Briefing

The media spotlight is focused on the Biden administration’s immigrant policies as journalists enter an overcrowded government facility in Texas. Meanwhile, over 10% of roughly 750 unaccompanied minors have tested positive for coronavirus at a San Diego facility.

Covid Cases Rise Globally, Particularly Where Few Are Vaccinated

March 30, 2021 Morning Briefing

Countries around the world are seeing significant increases in coronavirus cases, even as vaccine rollouts begin to take effect and some nations, like the UK, begin to unlock. Meanwhile a new variant emerging in India causes worries.

The Other COVID Risks: How Race, Income, ZIP Code Influence Who Lives Or Dies

By Liz Szabo and Hannah Recht April 22, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Federal officials have known for nearly a decade which counties are most likely to suffer devastation ― both in loss of lives and jobs ― in a pandemic.

Study Says US Covid Infection Count Is Half Of Actual Infection Total

March 17, 2021 Morning Briefing

Scientists combing through covid data suggest that the real number of infections may be twice the official CDC count. Meanwhile coronavirus hotspots are flaring up and Florida’s positivity rate ticks upwards again.

COVID + Influenza: éste es un buen año para vacunarse, aconsejan expertos

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

Con el país en medio de una pandemia, expertos dicen que nadie sabe qué sucedería si se contrae influenza y COVID simultáneamente porque nunca ocurrió antes.

Vaccines Tackle New York Variant, But Covid Isn’t Going Away

April 23, 2021 Morning Briefing

Axios reports that though vaccinations are available across the U.S., coronavirus’ spread is unchanged. Other reports cover improper Moderna doses at a military site, a study giving third doses of Pfizer vaccine to volunteers and hopes for yet another new vaccine maker.

Already Taxed Health Care Workers Not ‘Immune’ From Layoffs And Less Pay

By Martha Bebinger, WBUR March 30, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Revenue is way down for primary care, specialty physicians and some hospitals as patients avoid non-urgent visits. Practices small and large are doling out layoffs and furloughs to staff.

Más pruebas para COVID, pero esperas demasiado largas por los resultados

By Phil Galewitz July 9, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Con la demanda en alza, los resultados de las pruebas para COVID-19 están tardando hasta 10 días, lo que dificulta los esfuerzos de salud pública para frenar la propagación.

CDC Probe Finds Trump Administration’s Covid Policies Not Guided Enough By Science

March 16, 2021 Morning Briefing

The Trump White House’s coronavirus guidance was at times influenced too much by political appointees and not enough by federal scientists, determines a new CDC review conducted in an effort to restore faith in the beleaguered health agency.

Biden Beefs Up His Coronavirus Task Force

November 30, 2020 Morning Briefing

A nurse, epidemiologist and Navajo Nation Department of Health director are the three latest members to join the Biden transition team. Other aspects of the president-elect’s plans to tackle the pandemic are also in the news.

Using Stories To Mentally Survive As A COVID-19 Clinician

By Stephanie Stephens June 11, 2020 KFF Health News Original

The practice of narrative medicine helps health care professionals hear the life stories behind a patient’s immediate complaints. Some doctors are finding that these skills also provide an alcove of needed reflection amid the pandemonium of COVID-19.

‘Why Do We Always Get Hit First?’ Proposed Budget Cuts Target Vulnerable Californians

By Samantha Young June 1, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Safety-net health care programs that keep low-income Californians out of nursing homes are on the chopping block as Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers attempt to plug a massive budget deficit caused by the COVID-19 emergency.

Even With A Shot, CDC Not Yet Encouraging Travel

March 9, 2021 Morning Briefing

Travel by vaccinated people can still add to the coronavirus’ spread, CDC officials say in defending their position. Politico reports that an earlier draft of the guidance included a travel section but it was removed before release.

KHN’s ‘What The Health?’: The Labor Pains Of ‘Medicare For All’

February 20, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Organized labor is divided over whether to support “Medicare for All.” Meanwhile, many of the Democratic presidential candidates seem unable to use the health issue to their advantage. Rebecca Adams of CQ Roll Call, Jennifer Haberkorn of the Los Angeles Times and Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss this and more. Also, for extra credit, the panelists offer their favorite health policy stories of the week they think you should read, too.

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