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‘Third Wave’ Set To Swamp US; Planet Hits 40M COVID Cases

October 19, 2020 Morning Briefing

Health care professionals brace for the fall resurgence’s influx of new coronavirus patients — and worry that the winter will be even worse. Meanwhile, the global tally of infections passes 40 million.

San Quentin Dentists Contributed To COVID Spread

September 4, 2020 Morning Briefing

California authorities shut down the prison’s dental clinic, citing its role in spreading coronavirus in the facility.

Avoiding Holiday Parties This Year Is Not Being A Grinch. It’s Being Safe

December 11, 2020 Morning Briefing

Dr. Michael Osterholm, who is one of President-elect Joe Biden’s coronavirus advisers, warned people to stay away from large celebrations this year. Also, several outlets look at how groups are scaling back their celebrations or deciding how to travel safely.

Coronavirus Throws Presidential Debate Plans Into Disarray

July 28, 2020 Morning Briefing

Just as debate organizers announce a new site for the first scheduled presidential election debate they must now find a new location for the second.

US Doing 21M COVID Tests A Month But Should Be Doing 200M, Experts Say

September 9, 2020 Morning Briefing

In other testing news, researchers say stool samples might be the best way to test infants and children for the coronavirus.

Hot Spots And Hotter Spots: Majority Of States Contributing To Latest Surge

October 12, 2020 Morning Briefing

It’s difficult to battle coronavirus outbreaks when they are happening in so many states, public health experts say. And it is expected to get worse through the fall and winter.

Republican State Senator Learns He Has COVID At Meeting With Trump

November 30, 2020 Morning Briefing

The president, who announced Oct. 2 that he had tested positive for the coronavirus, may still be reaping the benefits of COVID antibodies. But scientists still aren’t sure how long they protect people from getting infected a second time.

How Do We Exit The Shutdown? Hire An Army Of Public Health Workers

By Anna Maria Barry-Jester April 13, 2020 KFF Health News Original

The pandemic has exposed massive cracks in the foundations of the U.S. public health system. Getting the country back to normal, experts say, will require a major investment in Public Health 101: training a corps of workers who can track people with the virus and prevent them from passing it to others.

Pence’s Team Now Infected By COVID: Chief Of Staff, Top Aides Test Positive

October 26, 2020 Morning Briefing

The vice president’s chief of staff Marc Short and at least four other staffers are reported to have the coronavirus. Mike Pence has so far tested negative and will continue to travel to campaign.

Attempts At Herd Immunity Not Working In Sweden, Evidence Shows

August 14, 2020 Morning Briefing

Other coronavirus research news is reported on blood plasma treatments and surface transmission.

New Clue May Explain Why Coronavirus Attacks The Lungs

August 20, 2020 Morning Briefing

A neurologist at New York’s Mount Sinai Health System stumbled onto it while doing a “bubble study.” In other developments: COVID-19 can survive on plastic, but it might not matter; scientists dig deeper into patients’ loss of taste and smell; and a new study links metabolism and cancer.

New Details On How COVID Spreads And Your Risk For Severe Illness

October 14, 2020 Morning Briefing

Research suggests that humidifiers may help stem the spread of coronavirus during winter. And a new study finds that humans passed COVID to lions and tigers at the Bronx Zoo in March.

Chicagoans Told To Stay Home As Cities, States Crack Down On COVID

November 13, 2020 Morning Briefing

In New Jersey, exasperated Gov. Phil Murphy pleaded with coronavirus-fatigued residents on Thursday to keep following health guidelines: “You know what’s really uncomfortable and annoying? When you die. That’s my answer.”

Conflict Rife Among Trump’s COVID Advisers

October 19, 2020 Morning Briefing

Dissension among the White House coronavirus advisers is hampering efforts to fight the pandemic. Much of the blame is placed on Scott Atlas, who advocates for a passive herd immunity response and no masks.

CDC Study Finds Restaurant Dining Heightens Risks Of COVID

September 11, 2020 Morning Briefing

“Eating and drinking on-site at locations that offer such options might be important risk factors associated” with the coronavirus infections, according to the report.

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, Who Railed Against Masks, Now Has Coronavirus

September 24, 2020 Morning Briefing

NPR reports that as recently as July 11, Parson told a group of cattle ranchers that the government should not interfere with their decision to wear or forgo a face covering. “You don’t need government to tell you to wear a dang mask,” he said.

What’s The Harm Of Transition Delay? ‘More People May Die,’ Biden Says

November 17, 2020 Morning Briefing

In a speech Monday, President-elect Joe Biden warned about the worsening coronavirus crisis and criticized President Donald Trump for stonewalling the transition team’s efforts to get up to speed on vaccine distribution plans and other pandemic efforts.

True To Its Name, COVID-19 Likely Spread Unchecked In US Last December

December 1, 2020 Morning Briefing

Researchers analyzed blood donations collected by the American Red Cross from residents in nine states. They found evidence of coronavirus antibodies in 106 out of 7,389 blood donations. The CDC analyzed the blood collected between Dec. 13 and Jan. 17.

What’s Going On Around The Globe

August 4, 2020 Morning Briefing

News on how other countries are trying to deal with renewed coronavirus outbreaks.

More Leaders Realize College Kids Will Get COVID

September 9, 2020 Morning Briefing

At colleges across the country, school and state officials are recognizing that the coronavirus spreads among students. And a football player dies of COVID.

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