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Dual Events, Dueling Messages: Trump, Biden Paint Discordant Pictures Of Pandemic Future

December 9, 2020 Morning Briefing

The current and future presidents held concurrent public events Tuesday, but that’s where any similarities cease. At his vaccine summit, President Donald Trump claimed that the worst of the coronavirus crisis is over. President-elect Joe Biden, when introducing his selected health team, warned that the worst is yet to come.

COVID-Related Medical Research Findings

August 26, 2020 Morning Briefing

Ozone as a coronavirus disinfectant, antigen tests in men vs. women, flu and heart disease are among the more significant research recent findings.

Gyms May Not Be As Safe As Owners Say

September 22, 2020 Morning Briefing

Public health experts question the methods of a study that concluded gyms and health clubs are not spreading the coronavirus. More COVID-related public health news is on nursing homes and home ventilation.

Court Action Continues Around Trump Policies To Separate Detained Immigrant Families

July 8, 2020 Morning Briefing

The spread of the coronavirus among this population played into a recent order by a federal judge.

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.

Alaska Weighs Prioritizing Vaccine For Inmates As Prison Outbreak Grows

December 15, 2020 Morning Briefing

More than 700 inmates in one prison have been diagnosed with COVID-19. In news from other states, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing increasing complaints about his handling of the pandemic, Philadelphia is closing some shelters for homeless people and federal officials announce they have found a mink in the wild that has the coronavirus.

Ohio’s Governor Will Quarantine But Probably Doesn’t Have COVID

August 7, 2020 Morning Briefing

The governor of Ohio tested positive for the coronavirus before a scheduled greeting of President Trump, misses that meeting, but then tested negative.

Azar Says Election Timing Plays No Role In Vaccine Decisions

September 4, 2020 Morning Briefing

Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar told CBS This Morning that it is “very irresponsible how people are trying to politicize” coronavirus vaccine development.

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.

Russian Data Shows Vaccine Produces Immune Response

September 8, 2020 Morning Briefing

Russian scientists published the first public data on the “Sputnik V” vaccine that purportedly shows it is safe and produces an immune response. There is no evidence on whether it prevents coronavirus infections.

For AIDS Activists, Government’s Response To Coronavirus Feels Familiar

June 29, 2020 Morning Briefing

In other LGBTQ-related news: Black trans women speak out; Pride parades; gay activist Kenneth Lewes dies.

Biden Focuses First Transition Work On Pandemic’s Looming ‘Dark Winter’

November 10, 2020 Morning Briefing

President-elect Joe Biden named members of his coronavirus task force and pleaded with Americans to mask up: “We could save tens of thousands of lives if everyone would just wear a mask for the next few months. Not Democratic or Republican lives, American lives.”

Drugs For Multiple Sclerosis And OCD Studied As Possible COVID Treatments

November 13, 2020 Morning Briefing

Both may help prevent patients from getting worse. In other news: The Trump administration has reached a deal with pharmacies across the nation to distribute a coronavirus vaccine for free; Pfizer says vaccine volunteers who received a placebo will eventually receive the real vaccine; and more.

A Case A Second. 1 Death Every 107 Seconds. US COVID Rates Shatter Records.

October 30, 2020 Morning Briefing

The coronavirus is spreading rapidly across nearly every part of the U.S., in what the White House task force calls an “unrelentless surge.” One model predicts that deaths could triple by January if states don’t take steps to curb the outbreak.

White House Recruits CDC For Contract Tracing As Its Outbreak Spreads

October 9, 2020 Morning Briefing

Two CDC epidemiologists are now working with the White House to identify and contact people who could have been exposed to the coronavirus while on the complex. And another military official joins the ranks of government officials testing positive.

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.

Mission Accomplished? White House Release Says Trump Ended Pandemic

October 28, 2020 Morning Briefing

While the White House science office lists “ending the pandemic” in a press release of President Donald Trump’s top accomplishments, the president spends time on the campaign trail trying to change the subject away from the coronavirus crisis that is currently spiking to historic levels.

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.

Fauci’s Take On U.S. Coronavirus Outbreak: ‘Really Not Good’

July 7, 2020 Morning Briefing

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the National Institutes of Health’s infectious disease expert, said Monday that the need for public health practices to curb the virus’s spread should not be considered at odds with efforts to reopen the nation’s economy.

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