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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.

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.

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.

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.

Whipping Up A Vaccine Is Way Tougher Than It Sounds — Especially If You’re Short On Glass Vials

June 17, 2020 Morning Briefing

ProPublica dives deep into the complications of creating a coronavirus vaccine with the quickest turnaround ever attempted. Meanwhile, drugmakers have a shortage of containers to put it in.

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.

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.

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.

As More Health Care Workers Die From Coronavirus, Colleagues And Friends Are Left With ‘What Ifs’

June 18, 2020 Morning Briefing

The Washington Post tells the stories of the undercounted doctors, nurses, and other medical and support personnel who have died during the pandemic, as well as the co-workers left to deal with grief, anger, frustration and fear. More news on health care worker safety is also reported.

Next Coronavirus Relief Package Could Be Defining Issue For Parties In Upcoming In Election

May 26, 2020 Morning Briefing

Negotiations are likely to ramp up when lawmakers come back from recess, but what will their offers look like?

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.

COVID Yields Some Answers On Disease Severity

August 5, 2020 Morning Briefing

Researchers find that women who take birth control pills are less likely to develop a serious form of the illness. And those with milder cases of COVID-19 may not be as infectious. News outlets report on other coronavirus scientific developments.

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.

More Americans Have Officially Died Of Coronavirus Than Number Who Were Killed In WWI

June 17, 2020 Morning Briefing

The total number of confirmed deaths in the U.S. hit 116,854 Tuesday, just passing the 116,516 American service members believed to have died in the first World War.

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.”

National Guard’s Pandemic Aid To States Extended But At Higher Cost

August 4, 2020 Morning Briefing

President Donald Trump reauthorized the mission of National Guard members deployed across the U.S. to help with coronavirus response efforts. He also reduced funding though, requiring state governments to contribute millions a month to the costs.

Thousands Of Lives Spared By Closing Schools In Spring, Researchers Find

July 30, 2020 Morning Briefing

A new study shows evidence that closing all of a state’s schools was associated with a measurable decrease in U.S. coronavirus cases and deaths. Also news on how various school districts are handling a fall reopening of classes.

Testing Is Key To Keeping COVID-19 Outbreaks At Bay – But Resources Aren’t Always Where They Are Needed

June 30, 2020 Morning Briefing

News outlets also report on how people are following the coronavirus epidemic through online tools such as the one offered by Johns Hopkins, and on Britain’s missteps in testing and tracing the virus.

Trump Administration Says No To CDC Director Testifying Before House Panel On Schools

July 20, 2020 Morning Briefing

In other news, the House coronavirus committee wants to hear from Education Secretary Betsy DeVos about the administration’s threat to cut funding from public schools that don’t fully reopen.

Coronavirus Mysteries: Will Sun Slow Spread?; Can Sex Hormones Help Male Patients?; Are Recovered Patients Immune?

April 27, 2020 Morning Briefing

Doctors are learning more and more about the novel coronavirus every day. But many questions still remain unanswered.

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