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AstraZeneca’s Vaccine Trial Paused After Suspected Adverse Reaction

September 9, 2020 Morning Briefing

Late-stage trials of one of the front-running coronavirus vaccine candidates are on hold after a serious illness from one participant, Stat first reported. AstraZeneca said the “standard review process triggered a pause to vaccination to allow review of safety data.”

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.

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.

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

Poll: 35% Of Americans Won’t Get COVID Vaccine

August 17, 2020 Morning Briefing

Hopes for defeating the coronavirus are pinned to an eventual vaccine, yet only 60% of Americans polled say they will get inoculated. Other vaccine news reports on “challenge” trials, more safety concerns and other development pipeline news.

Girl, 9, Is Youngest To Die Of COVID In Fla., Didn’t Have Underlying Illness

July 24, 2020 Morning Briefing

In other public health news related to the coronavirus: chronic health risk for U.S. adults; safety at the library; how to skip your friend’s party; and the Virginia state fair.

A Deep Dive Into The Novel Coronavirus

April 3, 2020 Morning Briefing

The New York Times unravels the “bad news wrapped up in protein” to show what’s going on at a cellular level. In other science and innovation news: a glossary of terms, what exponential really means, smoking and its link to the virus, and more.

Quarantined Mizzou Students Say School Forgot To Bring Them Food

September 15, 2020 Morning Briefing

In other higher-education developments: students at Michigan State are quarantining after an “alarming” outbreak of cases; Arizona State University says nearby bars aren’t following COVID protocol; LSU students who get coronavirus tests will have priority for football tickets; and more.

Republicans’ 336 Delegates Enter Convention Semi-Bubble

August 24, 2020 Morning Briefing

Testing, temperature checks and digital tracking tools are in use at the Republican National Convention physical site in Charlotte, North Carolina, to try to control coronavirus spread. President Donald Trump will make his case for reelection virtually, due to the pandemic.

COVID Survivors May Lose Insurance Or Pay Much More If ACA Is Overturned

September 23, 2020 Morning Briefing

The law guarantees the ability to buy health insurance and bans insurers from denying coverage or charging more to people with preexisting conditions such as diabetes, cancer — and potentially COVID-19. Any change would affect the almost 7 million people in the United States who have already had the coronavirus.

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.

While White House Downplayed COVID Threat To Public, It Privately Warned ‘Red Zone’ States

September 1, 2020 Morning Briefing

A House committee released eight secret White House Coronavirus Task Force reports that were only shared with states and reveal the government’s awareness of the state of the pandemic in recent months. The Center for Public Integrity had previously obtained and reported on the secret reports.

Trump Campaign Feeling Better About President’s Handling Of Crisis

August 14, 2020 Morning Briefing

Political aides were nervous that President Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus threatened his re-election chances. Now they are more optimistic. And the candidate says he will deliver his acceptance speech from the White House.

Trump Counters Testimony Of His CDC Director On Vaccines, Masks

September 17, 2020 Morning Briefing

CDC Director Robert Redfield told senators Wednesday that a coronavirus vaccine would not be widely available until the next summer or fall and that masks are an effective tool to combat spread. At a press conference hours later, President Donald Trump contradicted both of those statements, calling Redfield “confused.”

Trump’s Spin On COVID Exposure Dismays Experts, Labeled False By Facebook

October 7, 2020 Morning Briefing

A series of statements from President Donald Trump, downplaying the severity of the coronavirus he is under treatment for, has outraged public health experts and concerned his own allies. Facebook, which rarely takes action against misinformation posted by the president on its platform, took down Trump’s false claim comparing COVID-19 to the flu.

FEMA Might Stop Paying For PPE, Other COVID Supplies, States Say

August 26, 2020 Morning Briefing

According to a top official in Vermont, FEMA officials told cities and states that they may have to use other federal programs to cover the costs of their coronavirus supplies, including protective gear for government employees and disinfection supplies for schools, the Washington Post says.

Russia Behind COVID Disinformation Campaign, US Intel Finds

July 29, 2020 Morning Briefing

The AP and New York Times report that Russian military operatives are using English-language websites to spread false information about the coronavirus outbreak to Western audiences, according to newly declassified intelligence .

In Fla., Case Counts Mount; Gov. DeSantis In The Hot Seat

June 29, 2020 Morning Briefing

The recent surge is triggering concern among the state’s tourism workers, who worry whether the increase in coronavirus will undermine the state’s ability to attract visitors.

Fall Surge Picks Up: Positivity Rates, Hospitalizations Rise In Many States

September 28, 2020 Morning Briefing

Positive test rates of 5% can be a sign of undetected coronavirus cases in a community — North and South Dakota both have rates above 25%. Meanwhile, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Oregon and Utah report record numbers of new cases and New York state, a onetime hot spot, shows signs of another spike.

Record Number Of Coronavirus Cases Is A Result Of States Reopening Too Soon, Health Experts Say

July 6, 2020 Morning Briefing

States like Texas, Arizona, Florida and Georgia, which were the first to lift restrictions put in place to curb the disease’s spread, continue to report daily increases of confirmed COVID-19 cases. The U.S. death toll is nearing 130,000.

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