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December 8, 2020 Morning Briefing

For the first time, more than 10,000 people with coronavirus infections are hospitalized in California — quadruple the number from Halloween. Also, COVID news from other states.

Lawmakers Call For Investigation Of Pentagon’s Reported Diversion Of Coronavirus Relief Funds

September 23, 2020 Morning Briefing

The Washington Post reported that the Pentagon chose to use money Congress allocated to “prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus” to defense contractors for things like body armor and dress uniforms.

‘Assume You Were Exposed’: Holiday Infections To Accelerate The Surge

December 1, 2020 Morning Briefing

With the coronavirus pandemic already spiraling to near out of control, experts advise that Thanksgiving travelers and gatherers get tested about five days after potential exposure.

California Faces Dire Health Worker Shortage, Opens Field Hospitals

December 22, 2020 Morning Briefing

The coronavirus pandemic is worsening in California as well as most other parts of the U.S., with ICUs filling up, more and more kids contracting the virus and people with other conditions falling through the cracks.

A Desperate Scramble As COVID-19 Families Vie For Access To Plasma Therapy

By JoNel Aleccia April 15, 2020 KFF Health News Original

As efforts ramp up to collect blood plasma from the first survivors of COVID-19, families of critically ill patients are jockeying to obtain the still-unproven antibody treatment.

Médicos temen por sus familias, mientras luchan contra COVID-19 con poca armadura

By Laura Ungar March 27, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Miles de médicos de todo el país escribieron una apasionada carta al Congreso pidiendo que se libere el equipo de protección personal de la Reserva Nacional Estratégica, para aquellos en la primera línea de batalla.

COVID Surge Hits Record Levels; Task Force Alarmed By ‘Deterioration’

October 23, 2020 Morning Briefing

On Thursday the U.S. hit an all-time daily high with over 77,000 new confirmed coronavirus cases, according to NBC News’ tally. And CNN obtained reports from the White House coronavirus task force that warn about the surge of cases and hospitalizations occurring in the Sun Belt and Midwest.

No Letup For Hospitals, Nurses

November 3, 2020 Morning Briefing

Health systems are scrambling to keep up with the coronavirus surge and to find enough nursing help, especially in rural areas and at small hospitals.

Nearly 60% Of Covid Cases Transmitted By People Without Symptoms: CDC

January 8, 2021 Morning Briefing

A CDC model finds that 59% of coronavirus infections came from people experiencing no symptoms or who were pre-symptomatic. Authors say the analysis underscores the importance of taking precautions, even if you don’t feel ill.

‘You’ve Been Served’: Wisconsin Hospitals Sued Patients Even During Pandemic

By Bram Sable-Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio April 3, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Wisconsin hospitals had filed at least 104 lawsuits in small claims court since the state declared a public health emergency March 12. Most now say they are suspending the cases; one hospital has dismissed them after a reporter’s calls.

HHS, CDC Chiefs Subpoenaed In House Probe Of White House Interference Charges

December 22, 2020 Morning Briefing

Citing evidence of “extensive and dangerous” political meddling into the CDC’s coronavirus policies by the Trump administration, House Democrats demand more documents from HHS Secretary Alex Azar and CDC Direct Robert Redfield.

Travelers From UK To US May Face New Rules Due To Virus Variant Worries

December 22, 2020 Morning Briefing

The Trump administration is considering requiring proof of a negative COVID-19 test for all passengers coming from the UK as the world contends with the last thing it needs: a mutation of the coronavirus that spreads even more easily.

Testing, ICU Beds And Health Workers Are Once Again In Short Supply

November 13, 2020 Morning Briefing

Months into the pandemic, there are worries that the U.S. health care system still does not have the capacity to test and care for the latest flood of coronavirus patients.

Can Biden Push Through Another Round Of Relief With $2,000 Checks?

January 11, 2021 Morning Briefing

President-elect Joe Biden is poised to release his coronavirus stimulus proposal this week, which would also extend unemployment insurance and funding for state vaccination efforts, setting up his first major legislative push with Congress.

Many State Leaders Balk At New Orders To Control Virus, While Pleading With Citizens To Do More

November 6, 2020 Morning Briefing

With coronavirus infections surging in at least 43 states, the state of the crisis is reported out of Utah, Iowa, Ohio, Minnesota, Idaho, Oklahoma and Kentucky.

Biden Pushing Congress To Kick Start Stimulus Negotiations

November 23, 2020 Morning Briefing

Fearing a looming “double-dip” recession next year, President-elect Joe Biden is pressing lawmakers to take up another coronavirus economic relief package.

FDA Finds Moderna Vaccine To Be Safe, Effective; Could Be Approved By Friday

December 15, 2020 Morning Briefing

In an important step toward emergency authorization, a report released ahead of a Thursday FDA advisory panel meeting shows that the agency’s review confirmed Moderna’s efficacy and safety data for its coronavirus vaccine.

South Africa Halts AstraZeneca Vaccination Plans Over Variant Efficacy

February 8, 2021 Morning Briefing

Plans to begin vaccinating health care workers in South Africa were paused after a small clinical trial found that the vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford may not protect against mild and moderate illness from the more contagious coronavirus variant first discovered in that country.

Yes, You’ll Feel ‘Lousy’ After Your COVID Shot, And Other Answers

December 8, 2020 Morning Briefing

When will you be protected from the coronavirus? The Pfizer vaccine has prevented COVID-19 illness seven days after the second injection — which is about a month after the first shot.

Breaking Silence, White House Task Force Warns Of Massive COVID Spread

November 20, 2020 Morning Briefing

Urging vigilance until a mass vaccine program is in place, members of the White House coronavirus task force held its first press briefing since July.

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