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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.

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.

A Look At What Medicare Covers In Terms Of Coronavirus Treatment

March 25, 2020 Morning Briefing

Medicare beneficiaries are some of the Americans with the highest-risk of needing coronavirus treatment.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

Different Takes: Reopening The Economy Must Not Involve A Fight Over Leadership That Confuses Americans; Lessons On Planning How To Return To Work When There’s No Cure

April 14, 2020 Morning Briefing

Opinion writers weigh in on these coronavirus crisis issues and others.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

Disasters Collide: Wildfires Drive Californians To Shelters During Pandemic

August 21, 2020 Morning Briefing

The deadly fires have created unhealthy breathing conditions across several Western states and raise coronavirus concerns for evacuees. The dangerous situation also set off a war of words between President Donald Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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.

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.

CDC Leadership Urges Mask Wearing

July 15, 2020 Morning Briefing

The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention strongly urges Americans to wear masks to limit the spread of the coronavirus while President Donald Trump’s reluctance to wear one influences the public more.

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