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Study: Evidence Suggests Fetal Transmission Of Coronavirus Possible

July 10, 2020 Morning Briefing

Italian researchers studied 31 women with COVID-19 who delivered babies in March and April.

California, Maine Mobilize To Shore Up Testing In Hard-Hit Areas

July 28, 2020 Morning Briefing

Officials in those states both take actions to boost coronavirus testing in vulnerable regions.

Barron Trump Contracted COVID-19, Now Tests Negative

October 15, 2020 Morning Briefing

Melania Trump revealed that her son, Barron, did test positive for the coronavirus. The 14-year-old did not show any symptoms, while the first lady says that she experienced mild ones.

As COVID Disrupts Sports, Even The President Gets Caught Up In It

July 27, 2020 Morning Briefing

Also: a coronavirus outbreak among Marlin team members, and Dr. Fauci talks sports.

Louisiana Prison Didn’t Isolate Inmates Who Had COVID, Report Finds

November 18, 2020 Morning Briefing

In other news from the states: North Dakota’s coronavirus mortality rate is the highest of any U.S. state or country; Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) is quarantining after members of his security detail tested positive for COVID-19; and more.

Kids With Mild Or No COVID Symptoms More Contagious Than Sick Adults, Study Finds

August 20, 2020 Morning Briefing

The new research raises alarms about the role of children in spreading coronavirus, especially at a time when many are returning to school.

Facebook Bans Ads Describing Vaccinations As Unsafe, Useless

October 14, 2020 Morning Briefing

The tech giant’s head of health initiatives says Facebook wants to help spread information about the efficacy of vaccines. Other coronavirus-related news is on bird songs, glam masks, sports, schools and more.

Sanofi Moves Up Target For Its COVID-19 Vaccine; Gilead Doubles Estimate Of Remdesivir Production

June 23, 2020 Morning Briefing

News on the development of coronavirus vaccine and treatment is reported.

Hate-Crime Killings Hit Record In 2019, But COVID May Have Eased Violence

November 17, 2020 Morning Briefing

Brian Levin, director of California State University’s Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism, said preliminary data from 2020 show overall declines in hate crimes, which he explained as a result of social distancing measures and business closures from the coronavirus pandemic.

Trump’s COVID-19 Tests Now Negative, Doctor Says

October 13, 2020 Morning Briefing

Dr. Sean Conley’s memo states that President Donald Trump tested negative for the coronavirus on consecutive days and that his medical team assessed him to no longer be contagious. Others question the effectiveness of the test used.

CDC Steps Up Pandemic Guidance While White House Is Distracted

November 16, 2020 Morning Briefing

The public health agency — which has often been at odds with the White House over coronavirus messaging — has recently begun to issue more assertive bulletins, though skipping news conferences to explain them. Other CDC news relates to cruises and Thanksgiving.

Trump Made Surprising Gains In Counties Hit Hardest By COVID

November 6, 2020 Morning Briefing

From 2016 to 2020, electoral support grew significantly for President Donald Trump in 68 of the 100 counties with the highest death rates, according to an NPR analysis. The AP found the same trend in a majority of counties with the most coronavirus cases per capita.

How Back-To-School Is Going

September 3, 2020 Morning Briefing

In most places, not well, mostly because of the fears of teachers and other staff that they could catch the coronavirus. Also, students in Wuhan, China return to class.

New CDC Guidance Expected: COVID Patients Don’t Need To Be Retested

July 17, 2020 Morning Briefing

With the U.S. coronavirus system again under strain, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to release guidelines saying that coronavirus patients don’t need to be tested again — after symptoms clear — in order to prove they are no longer contagious.

Losing Buddy: First Dog In US To Test Positive For Coronavirus Dies

July 31, 2020 Morning Briefing

Other news on pandemic-related topics includes reporting on prison conditions; income and physical distancing; immunity; pregnancy; primary care; and more.

Study Suggests Sick Leave Law Helps Reduce COVID Spread

October 20, 2020 Morning Briefing

The research in Health Affairs examined whether emergency sick-leave provisions provided in a coronavirus relief bill cut the number of reported new COVID-19 cases. News outlets also look at treatment options for the virus.

Texas Prepares For Overflow Of Morgues As Daily Case Record Reported

July 16, 2020 Morning Briefing

Developments in the coronavirus pandemic are reported out of Texas, Nebraska, Arizona, Pennsylvania and Missouri.

Health Agency Heads Field Heated Questions On Vaccines, Independence Of Scientists

September 24, 2020 Morning Briefing

FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn, NIH infectious disease chief Anthony Fauci and CDC Director Robert Redfield testified on the state of the coronavirus pandemic before a Senate panel Wednesday.

Michigan Restrictions In Spotlight As Atlas Draws Rebukes For ‘Reckless’ Remark

November 17, 2020 Morning Briefing

A tweet from White House coronavirus task force member Scott Atlas calling on Michigan residents to “rise up” against reinstated pandemic restrictions drew reactions from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Dr. Anthony Fauci and Stanford University, where Atlas is a fellow.

Biden Creates Special Transition Team Dedicated To COVID Crisis Response

November 12, 2020 Morning Briefing

This group met for the first time on Tuesday and will be largely separate from the coronavirus task force that President-elect Joe Biden named earlier this week, Politico reports. News outlets report on other ways the incoming administration is approaching the COVID public health emergency.

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