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Surgeon General: ‘Together We Can Turn This Thing Around In Just Two To Three Weeks’

July 13, 2020 Morning Briefing

In a rosy prediction, Surgeon General Jerome Adams says that the country can reverse the current rapid escalation in coronavirus cases if all Americans follow social-distancing guidelines.

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.

Dogs Sniff Out Virus In Small Study

July 27, 2020 Morning Briefing

Scientists train dogs to sniff out the coronavirus. (But to what end?) Other news stories summarizes new research on COVID-19 and its prevention as well as reports on Alzheimer’s and gene therapy research.

Older People Refusing To Take COVID Precautions, ‘Troubling’ Study Finds

July 7, 2020 Morning Briefing

Many seniors are having difficulty adjusting to their “new normal.” Meanwhile, some adults have moved to a new home to reduce their risk of catching the coronavirus or to be closer to family.

Trump Abandons Rosy Forecast: Pandemic To ‘Get Worse Before It Gets Better’

July 22, 2020 Morning Briefing

In the first briefing of the White House coronavirus task force since April, President Donald Trump warned the nation about the state of the pandemic. He also told Americans to, “get a mask.”

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.

More Testing Challenges Come With Surges In COVID Cases

July 6, 2020 Morning Briefing

As the U.S. works to get a handle on coronavirus testing, some health officials see pooled testing as an approach that could prove helpful. But what does that mean?

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.

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.

Fire Fauci?: Trump Hints To Supporters Of Post-Election Plan

November 2, 2020 Morning Briefing

As Florida campaign rallygoers chanted “fire Fauci” Sunday night, President Donald Trump responded: “Don’t tell anybody but let me wait until a little bit after the election.” Meanwhile, Dr. Anthony Fauci did not mince his words in an interview with The Washington Post about the status of the coronavirus crisis: “We’re in for a whole lot of hurt. It’s not a good situation.”

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.

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.”

Trump Retweets False CDC Death Count Claim, Twitter Deletes It

September 1, 2020 Morning Briefing

A QAnon-driven conspiracy that baselessly questions the official U.S. coronavirus death count is circulating on social media, including by President Donald Trump. Twitter removed his retweet. Its just the latest example of the uphill climb the company faces in battling dangerous misinformation.

States Act To Reduce Partying

July 30, 2020 Morning Briefing

States facing major health problems, some not related to the coronavirus epidemic, seek federal help. Meanwhile, some state officials are realizing that maybe, just maybe, people are partying too hard and spreading COVID.

Time To Prepare For Fall’s Anticipated ‘Surge 2.0,’ Experts Warn

September 8, 2020 Morning Briefing

After the last holiday weekend of summer and school reopening, public health experts warily eye coronavirus stats for an expected spike. Cases could peak a few weeks after Election Day. And a new model forecasts that the U.S. could reach 400,000 deaths by January.

Evidence Emerging Of Lasting Immunity After COVID Infection

August 17, 2020 Morning Briefing

Several research projects find that the immune system stores information that helps fight off coronavirus again, even for people who only experienced mild symptoms. Meanwhile, drug trials for potential COVID treatments are taking longer than expected.

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.

Biden Campaign Laughs Off Trump’s Debate Drug Test Suggestion

September 28, 2020 Morning Briefing

Health care issues, including coronavirus management, the Affordable Care Act and drug prices, are expected to feature heavily during the first debate between President Donald Trump and the Democratic nominee, former Vice President Joe Biden — an event that will break with past debate traditions, like the candidates’ handshake and a large audience, due to COVID-19.

Pelosi Ignores COVID Strictures, Claims ‘Set-Up’

September 3, 2020 Morning Briefing

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ignored California’s coronavirus restrictions, got caught on camera and now claims she was set up by the hair salon owner. Predictably, her adversaries relish the moment. And Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) falsely claims pandemic statistics are inflated.

Trump Reportedly Hid First COVID Diagnosis While Waiting For Second Test

October 5, 2020 Morning Briefing

While waiting for the results of a more reliable test, President Donald Trump did not disclose during a Fox News interview that a rapid test taken Thursday evening had showed he was positive for the coronavirus, The Wall Street Journal reports. The White House has been under fire for its lack of transparency over the COVID status of staff members.

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