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A Vaccine People Already Get May Help Prevent COVID, Too

November 23, 2020 Morning Briefing

A small study found low death rates in coronavirus patients with high MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccination rates. Older adults—including virtually all people born before 1957—likely have MMR antibodies already, but they may have waned over time. “Based upon our study, it would be prudent to vaccinate those over 40,” co-author David Hurley said.

Trump Admits He Downplayed Virus Dangers In Early Months Of Pandemic

September 10, 2020 Morning Briefing

In February President Donald Trump told journalist Bob Woodward, in taped interviews for a book, that the coronavirus was more deadly than the flu and could be transmitted in the air — but communicated none of that to the American people. The president now says he did it to avoid panic.

170,000 People In US Have Died From COVID-19

August 17, 2020 Morning Briefing

As the nation passes that tragic mark — with a lack of collective mourning that could be damaging, mental health experts say — new confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. hit the lowest daily level since June.

Coronavirus Testing Costs Provide Perfect Example Of Flaws Baked Into America’s Health System

June 16, 2020 Morning Briefing

The government doesn’t regulate health care prices, and so they vary wildly. That has rarely been as clear to see as in the prices that labs are charging insurers for coronavirus tests.

Trump Rally Attendees Must Agree Not To Sue Campaign Over Coronavirus Exposure

June 12, 2020 Morning Briefing

President Donald Trump will host a campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, getting back in front of his supporters after months mostly stuck in the White House. Despite Trump’s recent silence on the pandemic, his campaign is requiring that attendees sign a liability waiver surrounding the coronavirus threat. No social distancing practices are planned for the rally. Meanwhile, Trump says he’s working on an executive order to address police violence and racial disparities.

Key Day In Stimulus Talks As Democrats Await GOP Proposal

September 30, 2020 Morning Briefing

Today’s negotiations and actions could determine if there is any hope of a coronavirus relief bill passing before Election Day. Meanwhile, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer makes a rare move to pressure Republicans on preexisting conditions protections and pharmaceutical executives are scheduled to testify before a House panel.

Longer Looks: Coronavirus Coverage And Female Expertise; Prison Reform; Doomscrolling; And More

June 26, 2020 Morning Briefing

Each week, KHN finds interesting reads from around the web.

Trump And The Credibility Gulf

August 5, 2020 Morning Briefing

President Trump continues to say that the United States is doing “very well” in its fight against the coronavirus. Evidence suggests otherwise and a number of media outlets fact check his statements.

Viewpoints: National Narcissism Has Rendered U.S. Complacent In Face Of Crises; Is America Too Broken To Fight Virus?

June 23, 2020 Morning Briefing

Opinion writers and editorial pages delve into the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. response to the crisis and other health care topics.

House Democrats Push Bill To Provide $25 Billion To Postal Service

August 18, 2020 Morning Briefing

Meanwhile, Republican Senate leaders are putting together an alternative coronavirus relief package that would also include funds for the U.S. Postal Service. Mail-in voting during the pandemic continues to be a hot-button issue.

In Just 8 Months, COVID-19 Rises To No. 3 Cause Of Death In U.S.

August 18, 2020 Morning Briefing

Coronavirus only lags behind heart disease and cancer. Meanwhile, nursing homes infections reach record levels and Texas joins a grim group of states that have reported more than 10,000 deaths.

‘A Pandemic Within A Pandemic’: Coronavirus Lays Bare Long-Standing Racial Disparities

June 5, 2020 Morning Briefing

Black Americans have disproportionately suffered from the coronavirus due to long-standing racial disparities in everything from health care to wealth accumulation. Experts examine the ways racism plays a role in America’s institutions, including, but not limited to, police departments.

And In Pan-Global Pandemic News . . .

August 3, 2020 Morning Briefing

Singapore makes visitors wear electronic tracking tags, Berliners wants to party and the minks in Spain get coronavirus and scientists study why. Other news, too, from around the globe.

Businesses Struggle With Reopening Plans

July 13, 2020 Morning Briefing

How will businesses ensure workers are safe at work from the spread of the coronavirus? Meanwhile, pity the poor interns who must work alone from home.

Stimulus Talks Edge Toward Breakdown With Sides Still Far Apart

August 7, 2020 Morning Briefing

With Democratic lawmakers and White House negotiators both pointing fingers at each other, hours of tense negotiations on overdue coronavirus relief measures end Thursday with little progress and an uncertain path forward.

In Just 5 Days, 1 Million New Cases: Global Coronavirus Spike Alarms WHO

July 14, 2020 Morning Briefing

From July 6 through July 10, the number of new confirmed COVID-19 cases totaled 1,046,200. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said “too many countries are headed in the wrong direction” and called out world leaders for their mixed messaging.

It’s Not The Heat, It’s The COVID

July 21, 2020 Morning Briefing

Very high temperatures across the country, coupled with social distancing, make it harder to deal with heat-related health problems. And, by the way, the heat isn’t killing the coronavirus.

Administration Considers Collecting Contact Info On Incoming Travelers

August 28, 2020 Morning Briefing

Under the proposal, anyone coming into the country — including Americans — would hand over phone numbers and email addresses for possible contact tracing, NBC is reporting. Also in the news, Senate Democrats raise concerns about coronavirus spread in the military.

Slow Progress Claimed On Stimulus Bill While Trump Floats Executive Orders

August 4, 2020 Morning Briefing

President Donald Trump singled out evictions and payroll taxes as areas where he may attempt to take action, as a legislative deal on the next round of coronavirus relief is unlikely to be struck this week.

After Standoff Over Coronavirus Safety Measures, Trump To Accept Republican Nomination In Florida

June 12, 2020 Morning Briefing

The Republican National Convention was going to be held in North Carolina, but the governor couldn’t guarantee that there wouldn’t be restrictions in place to protect those attending from the coronavirus. Meanwhile, advocates and state officials are nervous that the chaotic Georgia primaries could be a preview of things to come in November.

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