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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.

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.

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.

At A Time Of Great Need, Public Health Lacks ‘Lobbying Muscle’

By Angela Hart June 15, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Public health officials are asking for more money in California’s state budget. But unlike some rich and powerful health care interests, they don’t have an army of lobbyists to curry favor with lawmakers.

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.

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.

Primer médico de ER en EE.UU. que muere en el frente de batalla contra COVID-19

By Alastair Gee, The Guardian April 9, 2020 KFF Health News Original

The Guardian y Kaiser Health News están lanzando un nuevo proyecto, “Lost on the Frontline” (Perdidos en el Frente), para monitorear estos casos, y contar sus historias.

A pesar del aumento de casos, California frena fondos multimillonarios para pruebas de COVID

By Angela Hart and Rachel Bluth July 1, 2020 KFF Health News Original

El estado ya no financiará nuevos sitios de prueba, a pesar de las súplicas de los condados para obtener asistencia adicional. También ha cerrado algunos espacios y los ha trasladado a otros lugares.

Hiring A Diverse Army To Track COVID-19 Amid Reopening

By Carmen Heredia Rodriguez and Anna Almendrala June 2, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Experts estimate local and state health departments will have to hire 100,000 to 300,000 people as contact tracers to get the economy back on track. Many states are trying hard to hire from the racial and ethnic minority communities hit hardest by the virus.

El Congreso dijo que los tests de COVID-19 debían ser gratuitos, pero ¿quién paga?

By Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio May 22, 2020 KFF Health News Original

A fines de marzo, el Congreso aprobó dos leyes, que esencialmente establecieron no solo que las pruebas para COVID tenían que estar cubiertas, sino que los pacientes no debían pagar un centavo.

In-Person College Openings And Rise In Covid Cases Linked: CDC Study

January 8, 2021 Morning Briefing

Researchers found that counties with large universities where students returned to campus this fall experienced a 56% jump in coronavirus infections.

Biden Offers His Vision Of A Stronger American ‘Rising’ From Pandemic

April 29, 2021 Morning Briefing

“I can report to the nation: America is on the move again,” President Joe said during his first congressional address, largely influenced by the coronavirus crisis. “Turning peril into possibility. Crisis into opportunity. Setback into strength.” To get there, he touted his plans for health care and infrastructure.

US Invests $230M To Boost Access To At-Home Rapid Covid Testing

February 2, 2021 Morning Briefing

Australian-company Ellume’s coronavirus test delivers results in 15 minutes and already received authorization in December for over-the-counter sale by the FDA, but supply is scarce.

One-Third Of Women Worldwide Suffer Violence, WHO Reports

March 10, 2021 Morning Briefing

A report from the U.N. highlights the physical and sexual violence that women experience around the globe. In other world news, Italy will make Russia’s coronavirus vaccine and Mexico plans to use China’s version.

Governors Order Fresh Restrictions, Mandates To Curb All-Time-High Cases

October 28, 2020 Morning Briefing

As coronavirus infections reach historic levels, many state leaders revert to efforts to “flatten the curve.” Hospitals are already experiencing a flood of new coronavirus patients.

Walensky Warns Of ‘Pandemic Fatigue’ Amid Fourth-Wave Worries

March 4, 2021 Morning Briefing

Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, voiced concerns about slipping anti-coronavirus habits as case numbers in the U.S. and across the world seem to stop falling.

Maternal Health Suffered In Pandemic, But US Deaths Were Rising Before

April 1, 2021 Morning Briefing

A study covering 17 countries shows that maternal health complications, deaths and stillbirths rose during the pandemic. A separate CDC report shows that maternal mortality was up 15% in the U.S. in 2019 before the coronavirus had a major impact.

COVID Bailout Cash Goes To Big Players That Have Paid Millions To Settle Allegations Of Wrongdoing

By Rachana Pradhan and Fred Schulte May 9, 2020 KFF Health News Original

At least half of the top 10 recipients, part of a group that received $20 billion in emergency HHS funding, have paid criminal penalties or settled charges related to improper billing and other practices.

Variants Vs. Vaccines: Scientists Prepare For Future Mutations

February 12, 2021 Morning Briefing

While identified variants’ response to existing vaccines is already an area of concern, vaccine makers must also look further ahead to new ways the coronavirus could change.

Trump Was More Severely Ill From Covid Than Revealed To Public: Reports

February 12, 2021 Morning Briefing

Low blood oxygen levels and lung infiltrates caused by the coronavirus prompted considerations of putting then-president Donald Trump on a ventilator last October, The New York Times reports.

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