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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.

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.

As COVID-19 Lurks, Families Are Locked Out Of Nursing Homes. Is It Safe Inside?

By Judith Graham May 4, 2020 KFF Health News Original

“The awful truth is families have no control over what’s happening,” one advocate says.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Contratar a un “ejército” diverso para rastrear COVID-19 durante la reapertura

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

Los expertos estiman que los departamentos de salud locales y estatales tendrán que agregar entre 100.000 y 300.000 personas para que la economía vuelva a funcionar.

‘It Hurts Our Soul’: Nursing Home Workers Struggle With Thankless Position

By Anna Almendrala April 21, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Poorly rated long-term care facilities stand out in the COVID-19 crisis — but even the best are affected.

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.

Por qué los recortes en salud perjudican siempre a los californianos más vulnerables

By Samantha Young June 1, 2020 KFF Health News Original

En California, donde casi 2,9 millones de personas han solicitado el desempleo en los últimos dos meses, Newsom describió los recortes propuestos como “prudentes” y “estratégicos”.

COVID-19 Bonanza: Stimulus Hands Health Industry Billions Not Directly Related To Pandemic

By Fred Schulte March 30, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Congress retreats on long-planned cost cuts to benefit the health care industry with a grab bag full of incentives.

College Football’s Season Ends With Potential Superspreader In Alabama

January 12, 2021 Morning Briefing

Fans poured into the streets of Tuscaloosa after Monday night’s victory over Ohio State. In other covid news, several gorillas at San Diego Zoo Safari Park have tested positive for the coronavirus, the first known cases among great apes.

Covid US Death Count IS Likely Wrong. It’s Far Too Low, Study Finds.

January 6, 2021 Morning Briefing

Antibody research indicates that the total number of coronavirus cases and deaths in the U.S. so far have been vastly underreported. And the crisis deepens as the nation sets daily records for those who have died and who are hospitalized in overburdened facilities.

Mask Safety: Silk Or Cotton? Filters Or Filterless? Stay Tuned For Answers

December 17, 2020 Morning Briefing

A division of the CDC is working to develop standards on how efficient certain masks are at blocking the coronavirus. But know this: wearing a used one can be a problem. News is on enforcing mask-wearing in 2021, the Army’s new masks and more.

‘To Heal We Must Remember’: Biden Leads First Moment Of National Mourning

January 20, 2021 Morning Briefing

After arriving in Washington, D.C., the day before the inauguration, President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris led a somber ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial to remember the 400,000 Americans who have died so far in the coronavirus pandemic.

How COVID Colors The Salon Experience

By Markian Hawryluk May 11, 2020 KFF Health News Original

As Colorado gradually reopens, a beauty salon in Loveland is swamped as its clients clamor for haircuts, trims and color. But business isn’t exactly back to normal as new precautions slow every step.

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