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Merck Halts Work On Both Its Covid Vaccine Candidates

January 26, 2021 Morning Briefing

Merck says that neither of its experimental vaccines produced adequate immune responses against the coronavirus in its clinical trial testing. The drugmaker says it will focus its efforts on developing treatments.

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.

While Guarding The Capitol, Nearly 200 Infected By Covid

January 25, 2021 Morning Briefing

Scores of U.S. Capitol Police officers and National Guard members who protected the Capitol Hill complex during and since the Jan. 6 riot have tested positive for the coronavirus.

‘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.

One Day, 3,600 Lost: US Reports New Death And Hospitalization Records

December 17, 2020 Morning Briefing

The coronavirus outbreak spreads with little abatement across the nation as new cases continue to surge and hospitals are overwhelmed with severely ill patients.

Biden Coronavirus Task Force To Meet With Vaccine Makers This Week

November 16, 2020 Morning Briefing

The Trump administration’s refusal to ascertain the election results bars the Biden transition team from getting crucial information about vaccine distribution plans from government officials. While calling on the White House to stop stalling, Biden officials will meet with Pfizer and other vaccine makers.

Anti-Vaccine Groups Secured Over $1M In PPP Loans

January 19, 2021 Morning Briefing

Federal Paycheck Protection Program loans went to organizations that challenged the safety of vaccines and spread misinformation about the coronavirus pandemic, according to data obtained after news organizations sued for it.

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.

Landmark Day In West As UK Delivers Its First COVID Vaccine Shots

December 8, 2020 Morning Briefing

With the inoculation of 90-year-old Margaret Keenan, the United Kingdom kicked off its mass coronavirus vaccination program.

Vaccine Distribution Efforts Kick Up A Gear, But Some States Falter

March 11, 2021 Morning Briefing

More than 600 CVS in-store pharmacies across 17 states now have coronavirus vaccines, including rooms to deliver doses. Elsewhere, Native American vaccine efforts are succeeding better than many others, and Alabama and California struggle with vaccination equality and contracts.

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.

Trump Says N95 Masks Can Be Sterilized For Reuse. Only In A Pinch, Experts Warn.

By Shefali Luthra April 29, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Repurposing one N95 mask 20 times is not the same as having 20 new ones.

The Challenges Of Keeping Young Adults Safe During The Pandemic

By Bernard J. Wolfson April 29, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Even while playing the role of quarantine enforcer for your teens and 20-somethings, recognize that they are as anxious and worried as you are — and with good reason.

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.

Pandemic Delays Federal Probe Into Medicare Advantage Health Plans

By Fred Schulte April 8, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Government officials want to focus on fighting COVID-19 instead of recouping overcharges that run into the millions.

COVID-19: oficiales en California dicen que el confinamiento no funciona sin fuerza pública

By Angela Hart March 26, 2020 KFF Health News Original

El enfoque de no intervención de Newsom en la aplicación de la ley, que recurre a la presión social como principal herramienta para persuadir a las personas, amenaza con ralentizar el progreso de California.

Los suministros para combatir a COVID-19 en hospitales están llegando desde el cielo

By Christina Jewett and Lauren Weber March 25, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Hospitales están recurriendo a distribuidores privados y al Ejército de los Estados Unidos para transportar por vía aérea millones de máscaras protectoras y otros suministros hospitalarios desde China.

Pfizer Vaccine Approved For Use In EU

December 22, 2020 Morning Briefing

Residents in the 27 nations that make up the European Union now have access to their first coronavirus vaccine. Shots are expected to begin next week.

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.

Is White House Giving Up On Limiting Spread Of Coronavirus?

October 26, 2020 Morning Briefing

White House chief of staff Mark Meadows signals that the Trump administration may be doing so when he said during an interview: “We’re not going to control the pandemic.” Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said the statement is a flag of surrender.

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