As Coronavirus Soars In Prisons, Use Of Solitary Confinement Grows
June 16, 2020
Morning Briefing
While the national infection rate flattens, the number of inmates who have tested positive for COVID-19 has doubled, and some prisons are increasing their use of solitary confinement to stem the tide. Meanwhile, the federal government announced Monday it will end its nearly two-decade hiatus on executions. In other prison news: accusations of staff brutality against disabled inmates in California; New Orleans stops work on jail expansion; nonprofits helping inmates in Detroit jails; and how one California man’s psychiatric crisis led to his death.
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.
White House Nixed CDC Order Mandating Masks On Public Transit
October 12, 2020
Morning Briefing
The New York Times reports that the White House coronavirus task force refused to consider a draft order from CDC that would have required passengers and employees on public or commercial transportation to wear face coverings.
‘Tragic Impasse’: Pelosi, Meadows Make No Progress In First Relief Bill Talk Since Executive Orders
August 28, 2020
Morning Briefing
Negotiations between House Democrats and the White House on another coronavirus stimulus package remain stalled with both sides entrenched about $1 trillion apart.
COVID Concentrated In A Few Countries
July 24, 2020
Morning Briefing
COVID is spreading quickly through South Africa, one of five countries currently being hit hard by the coronavirus.
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.
A New Global Mark: 500,000 Coronavirus Deaths Worldwide
June 29, 2020
Morning Briefing
Over 500,000 deaths around the world have now been officially attributed to COVID-19. There have been over 10 million confirmed cases globally — with more than 2.5 million of those in the U.S. — though the actual number is likely higher.
Harris Urges Americans To Listen To Scientists, Not Trump, On Vaccine
September 8, 2020
Morning Briefing
The Democratic vice presidential candidate said told CNN that “I would not trust Donald Trump” about the reliability of a potential coronavirus vaccine, with his re-election at stake.
And How’s The Rest Of The World Doing?
July 22, 2020
Morning Briefing
Coronavirus updates from across the globe — and one item on Ebola. Also a little news about the Olympics in Japan.
For-Profit Providers Must Pay Taxes On Coronavirus Grants, IRS Says
July 14, 2020
Morning Briefing
Also in the news: Universal Health Services settles dispute with Massachusetts over improper billing and electronic health record companies team up with Big Tech.
Getting America Vaccinated Against COVID Won’t Be Easy
August 31, 2020
Morning Briefing
As the prospects of a coronavirus vaccine improve, the logistics of getting Americans vaccinated appear daunting and not just because only half of Americans say they are highly likely to get the shot.
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.
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.
Texas, Other States Halt Reopening As Coronavirus Cases Soar
June 26, 2020
Morning Briefing
Oregon, Nevada, Kansas, Louisiana, North Carolina, New Mexico and other states also reconsider their plans.
De reacios a activistas: el tiroteo en un hospital obliga a una familia de inmigrantes a repensar la justicia estadounidense
By Sarah Varney
May 10, 2021
KFF Health News Original
Un matrimonio de inmigrantes de Haití y México, y sus tres hijos, narran lo que es sentir el racismo en carne propia.
Longer Looks: HIV; Coronavirus; Police; Ice Cream; Buffets; And More
July 10, 2020
Morning Briefing
Each week, KHN finds interesting reads from around the Web.
Conservatives Ask Judge To Overturn Wis. Governor’s Mask Mandate
September 29, 2020
Morning Briefing
The case argues that Gov. Tony Evers doesn’t have the authority to issue such an order. New outlets look at a variety of coronavirus news across the country, including increasing case counts in several states.
Health Care In Tonight’s Presidential Debate?
September 29, 2020
Morning Briefing
The coronavirus pandemic is certainly going to be a topic during the debate, but other health care issues are also expected to come up. In more election news related to health: President Trump plans a rally in Wisconsin.
White House Questions Swirl: Why Wasn’t Outbreak Traced? Is ‘Herd Immunity’ Plan Now Policy?
October 29, 2020
Morning Briefing
The Washington Post reports that White House officials ended early attempts to investigate the spread of coronavirus within the Trump administration. And sources tell Daily Beast that advisers pushing the controversial “herd immunity” strategy have prevailed with President Donald Trump.
