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Americans Are Gargling Bleach, Misusing Other Disinfectants Amid Fear Of Coronavirus

June 8, 2020 Morning Briefing

A survey found that 39% of adults surveyed had misused cleaning products in some way during the pandemic. The survey also showed that many people did not know how to safely use different cleaning products

Senate Relief Bill Measures Face Revolt By Some Republicans

July 29, 2020 Morning Briefing

Despite the imminent expiration of current aid, a quick path to another round of coronavirus stimulus gets tougher as a number of Republican senators object to several of the provisions in their party’s proposal.

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.

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.

Vaccine Safety Will Not Be Undercut By Politics, Administration Experts Pledge

September 10, 2020 Morning Briefing

Testifying in front of a Senate panel, NIH Director Francis Collins said that “science and science alone” will drive any decisions on a coronavirus vaccine. Surgeon General Jerome Adams said: “There’s been no politicization of the vaccine process whatsoever.”

Experimental Antibody Cocktail, Steroids: What We Know About Trump’s Treatment

October 5, 2020 Morning Briefing

The army of doctors treating Donald Trump have taken an aggressive approach, giving the president Regeneron’s experimental coronavirus antibody cocktail and dexamethasone, a steroid primarily given to patients with severe cases of the disease. He has received supplemental oxygen, as well, according to Dr. Sean Conley.

Health Issues Slip Into Chaotic First Debate Between Trump, Biden

September 30, 2020 Morning Briefing

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden blasted while President Donald Trump defended the administration’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak. The health law and coverage of preexisting conditions also got air time. And news outlets attempt to fact check a debate littered with false claims.

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.

A New Daily Record: Over 48,000 More Americans Confirmed To Have Coronavirus

July 1, 2020 Morning Briefing

That’s the highest number of official U.S. cases reported in a single day since the start of the pandemic. The number of lives lost topped 126,000.

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.

As Months Pass, Scientists Get Clearer Picture Of How People Catch Coronavirus

June 17, 2020 Morning Briefing

The main transmission route is close-up, person-to-person interactions for extended periods, and new research shows that people younger than 20 are half as susceptible to getting COVID-19. In other science news: determining your risk for testing positive; self-cleaning masks; killing the virus with UV light; how cattle might play a role in the pandemic; and more.

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.

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.

Senate Republicans May Offer New Stimulus Bill Soon, Mnuchin Says

September 1, 2020 Morning Briefing

“Hopefully Mitch [McConnell] will enter new legislation next week,” Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin told Fox Business Network, as current coronavirus relief negotiations between the White House and House Democrats remain deadlocked.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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