California Takes Huge Step Back
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.
‘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.
Empleadores evalúan hacerles pruebas para COVID-19 a sus trabajadores
By Phil Galewitz
May 8, 2020
KFF Health News Original
Algunos empleadores dicen que las pruebas y los exámenes de detección pueden ayudar a reducir las transmisiones y los temores de los trabajadores.
CDC Urges States To Maintain Restrictions Despite Drop In Cases
February 9, 2021
Morning Briefing
New confirmed coronavirus cases stayed below 100,000 for a second day. Despite the positive trend, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky warned that new variants could drive numbers back up — especially because the risks of reinfection are still not known.
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.
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.
‘We’re In A Race Against Time’ As Mutations On The Rise
January 19, 2021
Morning Briefing
B.1.1.7; B.1.351; P.1: While viruses commonly mutate, worried scientists rush to keep up with all of the emerging coronavirus variants — fearing one that could prove to be even deadlier.
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.
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.
First Covid-19 Vaccine Vial Used In The US Becomes A Museum Piece
March 10, 2021
Morning Briefing
The vial that was used on America’s first coronavirus vaccine recipient is now a historic artifact, property of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. Meanwhile, studies say it’s safe to use a face mask during intense exercise, and other reports link steroid use to bodybuilder’s testicular damage.
Trump Lost Election Because He Mishandled Pandemic, Report Finds
February 2, 2021
Morning Briefing
The 27-page report, written by the former president’s chief pollster, found that the coronavirus was the top issue among voters, and that Joe Biden won those voters by a nearly 3-to-1 margin. It’s unclear whether Donald Trump has read the report.
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.
Over 5 Million Infected By Coronavirus In US
August 10, 2020
Morning Briefing
The total jumped by a million in just the last two weeks. And that’s the number of confirmed cases — experts believe the real number could be 10 times higher.
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.
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.
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.
How COVID Is Affecting Voting
October 19, 2020
Morning Briefing
After a surge of early voting across the country, election officials now brace for Election Day and in-person voting altered by the coronavirus.
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.
Lo que los padres deben saber sobre la difícil decisión de cerrar escuelas
By Anna Maria Barry-Jester
March 17, 2020
KFF Health News Original
Los cierres son parte de una estrategia amplia para limitar las interacciones públicas y frenar la propagación de COVID-19. Pero la decisión está lejos de ser fácil, y es controversial.
