People Who Had Covid Suffer Stronger Vaccine Effects, May Need Only 1 Dose
February 2, 2021
Morning Briefing
A study posted online Monday says people who previously had coronavirus reported fatigue, headache, chills, fever and muscle/joint pain after the first shot more frequently than people who never had covid. In other news, infectious-disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci says people previously infected have a “very high rate” of reinfection from a new strain.
World Of Sports: 2020 NYC Marathon Canceled; Baseball Imposes New Rules On Players In Effort To Restart
June 25, 2020
Morning Briefing
The coronavirus continues to score points against efforts to return sporting events back to “normal.”
More Athletes Test Positive; Cruise Canceled
August 7, 2020
Morning Briefing
But Marlins players are back and the games resume. In other news about recreation, an Alaska cruise was canceled because someone tested positive for coronavirus.
When It Comes To Coronavirus, The U.S. Leads The World … But Not In A Good Way
July 9, 2020
Morning Briefing
The United States is in first place in the number of COVID-19 deaths and cases, but Secretary of State Mike Pompeo maintains the U.S. is also leading in terms of its response. His position highlights the tensions between some administration officials — including the president — and public health experts.
US To Go It Alone On COVID Vaccine, Spurns WHO-Led Global Consortium
September 2, 2020
Morning Briefing
The Trump administration announced that the United States will not join an international efforts — led by the World Health Organization with nearly every other nation involved — to develop and distribute a coronavirus vaccine.
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.
Out Of Clorox Wipes? You’ll Likely Have To Wait Until 2021 To Buy More
August 5, 2020
Morning Briefing
Also: Bill Nye the Science Guy scolds young people for partying; how the coronavirus is affecting communities across the United States; and more.
Calif. State Budget Deal Avoids Big Cuts In Health Care, Education
June 23, 2020
Morning Briefing
Meanwhile, the state is coping with a surge in coronavirus cases as it struggles with social distancing and mask-wearing.
McConnell Signals Senate Interest In Fifth Coronavirus Relief Bill
July 7, 2020
Morning Briefing
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell hinted that such a package could include provisions such as direct stimulus payments to Americans as well as liability protections for businesses.
Hackers Targeting Coronavirus Research On Vaccines And Treatments, Justice Department Warns
June 18, 2020
Morning Briefing
“We’ve seen cyberattacks on health care, pharmaceutical and research organizations in order to steal valuable research on coronavirus vaccines and treatments,” says Department of Justice criminal division chief Brian Benczkowski. Federal prosecutors also say they are investigating false statements made by applicants seeking pandemic relief loans. Other health IT news also reports on telehealth and electronic records.
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.
At Risk: The Coronavirus Relief Money Belonging To Vulnerable Nursing Home Residents?
July 6, 2020
Morning Briefing
“We just don’t know,” says an advocate for elder issues. With outside visits prohibited or restricted, concerns center on potential pressure from nursing home facilities or family members to hand over the $1,200 stimulus funds. Other news from nursing home facilities in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Montana and Texas is also reported.
What’s Safe And What’s Not: Trying To Handicap Risks During The Coronavirus Era
July 6, 2020
Morning Briefing
Is it safe to go to bars, restaurants or — wait for it — casinos? What about protests? Are there risks — especially for seniors — in going to the doctor or dentist? What about the gym? And what happens during fire season? A range of articles attempt to explore these issues, as well as the changes COVID might bring to Americans’ personal and professional lives.
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.
Stimulus Stalemate: Hope Fades For Quick Aid Deal As Talks Pick Back Up
August 3, 2020
Morning Briefing
The White House and congressional Democrats remain far apart on measures that should be included in the next round of coronavirus relief legislation as negotiations resume.
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.”
CDC Releases Plan To Distribute Free COVID Vaccines To All Americans
September 17, 2020
Morning Briefing
The draft plan for starting to deliver a coronavirus vaccine within 24 hours of any federal approval was unveiled by the CDC. The agency says it will need $6 billion from Congress to execute the ambitious proposal.
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.
How 1 Million COVID Victims Have Helped Scientists, Researchers
September 28, 2020
Morning Briefing
People who have died from the coronavirus, especially ones who took part in studies, have helped reveal which drugs do or don’t help. Other news is on pregnancy, aerosols and more.
Treating COVID With Steroids Cuts Deaths Of Hospitalized Patients
September 3, 2020
Morning Briefing
The World Health Organization calls for corticosteroids — which are inexpensive and easily accessible — to become the new standard for coronavirus care based on the evidence of its lifesaving benefit in a series of clinical trials.
