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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.

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.

GOP Speakers Praise Trump For ‘Quick Action And Leadership’ On COVID

August 25, 2020 Morning Briefing

Republicans speaking Monday night at the party’s convention met criticism of the president’s actions on the coronavirus response head-on, arguing that he helped turn the tide on the pandemic and saved thousands of lives.

HHS Reallocates $300M From CDC For Ad Campaign; Celebs Defend Involvement

September 28, 2020 Morning Briefing

According to a report from Politico, the videos featuring administration officials and celebrities aim to “defeat despair” about the coronavirus pandemic. Two of the people taped, actor Dennis Quaid and gospel singer CeCe Winans, say their involvement is not political.

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.”

National Teachers Union Calls For ‘Safety Strikes’

July 29, 2020 Morning Briefing

The American Federation of Teachers said strikes would be an option if schools reopen without satisfactory plans for keeping teachers safe from the coronavirus.

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.

COVID Hitting Colleges Not Even Fully Open Yet

August 3, 2020 Morning Briefing

A broad survey of universities reveals that the coronavirus has already affected the institutions — even before classes have resumed. The schools struggle with how to cope.

States Struggle As Hospitalizations Climb And COVID Reaches Rural Areas

July 23, 2020 Morning Briefing

Not much good news from the states on the battle against the coronavirus. Reports from Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan, Iowa, Louisiana and Mississippi.

The Vexing Question Of Reinfection: It’s Unlikely, Experts Say

July 23, 2020 Morning Briefing

Anecdotal reports of people testing positive twice raise questions, while research continues into the coronavirus’ behavior and human immune response.

Big Payouts For Vaccine Executives

July 23, 2020 Morning Briefing

Who gets rich off of the race for a coronavirus vaccine–even if they don’t finish the race? And news about remdesivir shortages.

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.

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 Wreaks Havoc On Republicans

July 16, 2020 Morning Briefing

Republican politicians are finding that the COVID-19 epidemic is undermining support. Mitch McConnell responds with a coronavirus relief plan.

Face Masks Continue To Agitate Some

July 27, 2020 Morning Briefing

The acceptance of wearing face masks to slow down the transmission of the coronavirus continues to grow, but there are still places where officials and others resist the idea.

Florida COVID Count Leapfrogs New York, Second Only To California

July 27, 2020 Morning Briefing

Over 400,000 coronavirus cases are confirmed by Florida. Media outlets look at how the crisis devolved so quickly in the Sunshine State.

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.

Mosquitoes Probably Won’t Give You COVID

July 21, 2020 Morning Briefing

Always a menace, mosquitoes are not going to pass along the coronavirus, a group of scientists say. But they remain a public health scourge throughout the country.

¿Cómo salir del aislamiento? Contratando una legión de trabajadores de salud pública

By Anna Maria Barry-Jester April 13, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Autoridades en todo el país están tratando de descubrir cómo reanudar algo similar a la vida normal sin desencadenar una ola catastrófica de enfermedad y muerte.

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