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‘It Is A Really Dangerous Time’: Most States Battling Rapid COVID Surge

October 21, 2020 Morning Briefing

Public health experts say the next two months will be critical as a majority of U.S. states report spikes in new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. In one hopeful piece of news: two studies find that coronavirus death rates are going down.

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.

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.

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.

Alarm Mounts Over Trump’s Inaction In Face Of Deadly COVID Surge

November 16, 2020 Morning Briefing

Health officials and President-elect Joe Biden criticize President Donald Trump’s stonewalling of any transition steps while also leaving state governors on their own to deal with the COVID spike. The stakes are high: an estimated 13 million Americans could contract coronavirus before Inauguration Day at the current pace.

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.

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.

Viewpoints: We Should Be Looking In Mirror Instead Of Over At China; Economic Devastation Shines Light On GOP Cruelty

May 8, 2020 Morning Briefing

Editorial pages focus on the coronavirus.

Several Maine Hospitals Cited For COVID Violations

November 10, 2020 Morning Briefing

Employees at a handful of hospitals didn’t wear face coverings or eye protection, according to regulators who visited the hospitals between June and September, the Bangor Daily News reports. One of the hospitals cited, Waldo County General Hospital in Belfast, is currently coping with a coronavirus outbreak among staffers.

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.”

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.

AstraZeneca, Moderna Hit Speed Bumps In Vaccine Race; Pfizer Watched Closely

October 1, 2020 Morning Briefing

News outlets report the latest on rapid coronavirus vaccine development efforts by pharmaceutical companies that could secure U.S. emergency use approval, and the push from President Donald Trump to reach that goal before Election Day.

Google Again Pushes Back Workers’ Return To The Office

December 15, 2020 Morning Briefing

The tech giant, which was one of the first companies to tell employees to work from home last March, is now advising workers that they won’t be back in the office until next September. In other news about public health, news outlets look at a study about how the coronavirus spreads through a home, issues about wearing a mask, and plans for vaccines in the NFL.

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.

Pregnant Women At Higher Risk Of Severe COVID Illness, Death

November 3, 2020 Morning Briefing

The CDC research indicates that Black, Hispanic and Asian women face higher risk than White women. Yet the risk overall for pregnant women remains small. Other research news on the coronavirus touches on the FDA’s vaccine effectiveness cutoff; rapid testing; immunity; face masks; and more.

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.

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.

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.

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