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Unlike Other Respiratory Infections, Novel Coronavirus Can Make The Jump Into Blood Vessel Cells

June 1, 2020 Morning Briefing

The new findings that the novel coronavirus can infect endothelial cells could explain the wide range of baffling symptoms exhibited by coronavirus patients–from COVID toes to strokes and heart attacks. Scientists say that respiratory viruses don’t typically leave the lungs. In other scientific news: a look at what dose it takes to get really sick; a suggestion that the virus may be losing its potency; a look at who is getting infected; 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.

Study Confirms Race, Age, Gender Play Big Roles In Dying From COVID-19

July 9, 2020 Morning Briefing

Other coronavirus news includes updates on silent transmission, testing, mental health, telehealth, prisons and more. Also: a shot for HIV and creating safe havens for opioid addicts.

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.

Next Coronavirus Relief Negotiations Could Hinge On Jobless Benefits With Millions Unemployed

June 1, 2020 Morning Briefing

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is already making clear Republicans will not support an extension of the extra unemployment benefits Congress passed in March. Democrats, on the other hand, want to push it further. Meanwhile, states and cities plead with lawmakers for more aid.

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.

Nearly 6,000 People Dying A Day Across The Globe

August 5, 2020 Morning Briefing

The total confirmed number of humans who have died from the coronavirus surpassed 700,000, according to Reuters’ count. Meanwhile, the U.S. closes in on 5 million Americans who have been infected.

Biden Leads Trump On Key Issues, Including Health Care, New Poll Shows

October 21, 2020 Morning Briefing

The survey, by The New York Times and Sienna College, finds that voters strongly favor former Vice President Joe Biden’s position on revamping health insurance programs and his plan to combat the coronavirus. In other election news, Hispanics are focused on health care as they consider their presidential choices, and former President Barack Obama is set to hit the campaign trail for Biden.

In The Era Of Coronavirus, Scientists Are The New Rock Stars

April 6, 2020 Morning Briefing

After a long period of popular backlash against experts and expertise, people are turning to scientists for hope. Dr. Anthony Fauci’s rise in popularity is just one example of many around the world. In other science and innovation news: a look at how one patient survived, the mysterious heart damage that comes with the disease, and the hope hidden in survivors’ blood.

Trump Disputes Birx’s Assessment Of Outbreak’s Dangerous Phase

August 4, 2020 Morning Briefing

While characterizing the coronavirus pandemic as “receding” and “under control,” President Donald Trump reinforced a pattern of criticizing his own public health officials after Dr. Deborah Birx delivered a more dire warning.

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.

CDC Denies Native American Tribes’ Requests For Coronavirus Data That Is Freely Available To States

June 12, 2020 Morning Briefing

Native Americans have been particularly hard hit by COVID-19, yet tribal leaders say that federal and state governments are blocking their efforts to gather data on how the virus is spreading around their lands. In other health IT news: cell phone data shows many Americans are no longer social distancing; urgent care clinics make upgrades; Twitter targets Chinese misinformation; and EPA cracks down on bogus products sold online.

World Outbreak: Economies Stagger Around The Globe; Brazil’s Numbers Start To Worry Neighbors

April 30, 2020 Morning Briefing

News is reported on how coronavirus is impacting nations in Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia.

U.S. Hits Grim Milestone As Total Coronavirus Cases Surpass 2 Million

June 11, 2020 Morning Briefing

There’s been an uptick in cases in many counties as states reopen.

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.”

Appeals Court Rules That Texans Can’t Request Absentee Ballots Because Of Coronavirus Fears

June 5, 2020 Morning Briefing

Texas is one of 16 states that restrict who may vote by mail, and most of the others said months ago that they would make mail-in ballots widely available in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Various independent studies have shown that voter fraud of any kind is extremely rare, but President Donald Trump and other Republicans have seized upon the issue in recent weeks, turning it political.

Fauci Insists ‘There Will Be Coronavirus In The Fall’ After Trump Claims It Might Not Come Back At All

April 23, 2020 Morning Briefing

President Donald Trump mused that the coronavirus might go away in the summer and then not come back again in the fall. When he asked Dr. Deborah Birx to corroborate the claims, she demurred. Meanwhile, Dr. Anthony Fauci, when he took the mic, didn’t mince words: “There will be coronavirus in the fall.”

Russian Hackers Targeting COVID Vaccine Research

July 17, 2020 Morning Briefing

Intelligence agencies in the U.S., Britain and Canada say they see evidence that Russian hackers are attempting to obtain coronavirus vaccine research. The Russian unit supposedly goes by the name “Cozy Bear.”

Viewpoints: Leaders Need To ‘Stop Lying’ To Us About The Seriousness Of Coronavirus; Top Politicians In U.S., China Looking For Victories

March 11, 2020 Morning Briefing

Editorial pages focus on these topics surrounding the coronavirus.

Different Takes: Lessons On When Things Like Coronavirus Grow Exponentially; Keeping People Apart Is One Important Way To Slow Spread

March 11, 2020 Morning Briefing

Opinion writers weigh in on issues surrounding the coronavirus.

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