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Next Round Of Pfizer Doses Won’t Free Up Until Summer; Did White House Turn Down Chance For More?

December 8, 2020 Morning Briefing

The Trump administration officials deny a New York Times report that they passed up on an offer from Pfizer to secure additional doses of its coronavirus vaccine when buying an initial batch of 100 million. Meanwhile, Pfizer tells the U.S. government that more vaccine won’t be available until June or July because of contract obligations to other nations.

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.

After Short-Lived Dip, COVID Cases Ticking Up Again In 22 States

September 25, 2020 Morning Briefing

As the latest infection trends point toward yet another surge, the U.S. passes 7 million confirmed coronavirus cases. The spike worries public health experts as the nation heads toward flu season and the holidays.

Biden Calls On Congress To Pass Stimulus Bill Ahead Of ‘Dark Winter’

November 17, 2020 Morning Briefing

Both sides need to get together on the long-stalled coronavirus relief legislation, President-elect Joe Biden said: “Refusal of Democrats, Republicans to cooperate with one another is not due to some mysterious force beyond our control. It’s a conscious decision.” Biden also reinforced CDC guidance on Thanksgiving gatherings.

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.

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.

CDC Alerts States To Start Preparing For Vaccine Rollout As Soon As Late October

September 3, 2020 Morning Briefing

In an urgent letter to governors, CDC Director Robert Redfield told state officials to fast track the “massive” preparations required to set up distribution sites and plans if a coronavirus vaccine is approved.

Scott Atlas Says Sorry For Interview With News Outlet Controlled By Russian Government

November 2, 2020 Morning Briefing

Dr. Scott Atlas, a member of the White House coronavirus task force and one of President Donald Trump’s most trusted COVID advisers at the moment, spoke to RT, a Russian state-sponsored news outlet. “I regret doing the interview and apologize for allowing myself to be taken advantage of,” Atlas tweeted.

Issues Of Violence And The Pandemic Command Trump’s Trip To Michigan

October 19, 2020 Morning Briefing

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer — recently the target of a kidnapping plot related to her coronavirus lockdown orders — charged that President Donald Trump is “inciting this kind of domestic terrorism” after he seemingly encouraged chants of “lock her up” at a Saturday campaign rally in the state.

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.

‘We Need To Do It’: McConnell Wants COVID-Relief Bill By End Of The Year

November 5, 2020 Morning Briefing

The Senate majority leader is fresh off his own reelection Tuesday. Meanwhile, Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman warned Thursday that the United States needs a “really, really big” stimulus package to keep the economy afloat because the U.S. hasn’t managed to contain the coronavirus.

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.

US Has Lost 200,000 People To COVID. For Perspective, That’s The Size Of Salt Lake City.

September 21, 2020 Morning Briefing

The unique nature and timing of the coronavirus crisis gripping the world leaves grieving families and communities to mourn in isolation while government officials struggle to contain the pandemic, especially during an election year. And new cases are again on the rise.

Heading Back To The Office After The Pandemic? Maybe Not So Fast!

December 11, 2020 Morning Briefing

A survey by Pew finds that more than half of people who shifted to work from home after the coronavirus hit would like to keep that arrangement, and many others would like the flexibility to work outside the office some of the time. Also in health news, your sleep may be affected by diet, flu shots are up this year and volunteering may have a surprise benefit.

Young Adults Face ‘Life-Threatening’ COVID Risk, Research Shows

September 11, 2020 Morning Briefing

A new published study looks at 3,222 young adults who were hospitalized due to COVID-19. Nearly 3% of them died, belying the conception that the coronavirus is deadly primarily for older people.

COVID On Campus: Chaos

August 27, 2020 Morning Briefing

To no one’s surprise, the coronavirus is racing through colleges that called students back to campus. Some schools suspend party goers. At other universities, students take matters into their own hands.

White House Task Force Directed CDC To Weaken COVID Testing Guidelines

August 27, 2020 Morning Briefing

The reason behind the CDC’s sudden change to its recommendations as to who should get a coronavirus test has set off a new flap over the Trump administration’s handling of the pandemic.

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.

Teachers Fight Back-To-School Orders

August 31, 2020 Morning Briefing

Teachers unions across the country are filing lawsuits in court to avoid going back to work in person with their students. And colleges report more and more cases of coronavirus among their students back on campus.

Regeneron Applies For Emergency FDA Approval Of Antibody Cocktail Given To Trump

October 8, 2020 Morning Briefing

Regeneron submitted an application to the FDA for emergency use authorization of REGN-COV2, its experimental monoclonal antibody coronavirus therapy. The biotech says it only has enough doses now for 50,000 people currently and that the government would be responsible for distribution.

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