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Viewpoints: US Needs To Stock Up For COVID, Next Pandemic; How Might A Vaccine Be Distributed Fairly?

July 27, 2020 Morning Briefing

Opinion and editorial pages focus on many issues related to the coronavirus crisis.

Coronavirus Concerns At Odds With GOP Convention Plans

July 8, 2020 Morning Briefing

The Republican National Convention initially was supposed to take place in North Carolina but the state’s governor refused to lift public health restrictions designed to curb the spread of COVID-19. Now, after moving the event to Jacksonville, Florida, GOP planners are facing sky-rocketing case rates in the area while a number of high-ranking officials are balking at attending.

California Passes New York For Most Coronavirus Cases

July 23, 2020 Morning Briefing

With over 12,000 new confirmed COVID-19 cases reported Wednesday, California — the most populous state — passed New York’s previous record total. Over 7,000 Californians are hospitalized from the virus.

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.

Republicans March Toward Barrett Vote As Democrats Demand COVID Tests

October 6, 2020 Morning Briefing

Republican Senate leaders defended their decision not to slow down the nomination process for President’s Donald Trump’s Supreme Court pick even as coronavirus rips through Washington.

Colleges Helped To Spread COVID

September 23, 2020 Morning Briefing

Just what you’d think would happen, bringing college kids back to campus helped to refuel the spread of the coronavirus, a study says.

Falling Case Fatality Rate Means COVID Battle Entering New Phase, Experts Say

August 21, 2020 Morning Briefing

Other topics in the news include a new, milder coronavirus strain, COVID in breast milk and antibiotic timeouts.

Drugmaker Touts Trial Results Of Potential Coronavirus Treatment

July 20, 2020 Morning Briefing

British pharmaceutical company Synairgen says its nebulizer treatment produced a 79% lower risk of COVID-19 patients developing a severe form of the disease than those given a placebo in initial trials. Other drug trial news related to hydroxychloroquine is also reported.

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.

Health Care Issues Heat Up On Campaign Trail

September 9, 2020 Morning Briefing

While the coronavirus crisis dominates national attention, 2020 candidates are highlighting broader health care policy messages on the trail and in ads.

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 Western States And Texas Are Faring

July 23, 2020 Morning Briefing

Reports on the coronavirus from Oregon, California, Nevada, Idaho and others states.

How States Are Faring: Ohio Hospitalizations Hit Record High

July 30, 2020 Morning Briefing

Reports on the coronavirus epidemic from Ohio, Texas, Arizona, Montana, Oregon and Oklahoma.

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.”

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.

Tyson Foods Will Open Health Clinics For Employees Near Some Meat Plants

September 4, 2020 Morning Briefing

The Springdale, Arkansas-based company processes about 20% of all beef, pork and chicken in the United States. Earlier this year, the families of three Tyson workers in Iowa who died from the coronavirus sued the company, saying it knowingly put employees at risk. Other coronavirus public health news is on flu season, sleep disruptions and more.

Maskless Trump Holds First Campaign Trail Rally Since COVID Infection

October 13, 2020 Morning Briefing

President Donald Trump is traveling again, telling supporters in Sanford, Florida, that he is feeling “so powerful” after his coronavirus treatment and praising his administration’s handling of the pandemic.

Coronavirus Cases Slide In Oregon, But Many States Are Battling Uphill

July 31, 2020 Morning Briefing

The latest case tallies from Oregon, Hawaii, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Indiana.

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.

‘No National Shutdown,’ Biden Pledges As Transition Impasse Extends

November 20, 2020 Morning Briefing

The Biden team continues to plan for its coronavirus crisis response, though President-elect Joe Biden said Thursday: “Unfortunately, my administration hasn’t been able to get everything we need” with the ongoing transition delay.

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