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With No Ventilators, Prisons Transport Inmates To Local Hospitals For Coronavirus Treatment

April 22, 2020 Morning Briefing

Most in-prison health facilities are not properly equipped to treat severe COVID-19 cases, The Marshall Project reports. So they must lean on local hospitals for acute care. Other prison-outbreak news reports on new Justice Department guidance for early releases, a judge’s criticism of pre-release quarantine practices, the deaths of Rikers Island jail guards, and more.

From 99 to 20,000: Superspreading Biogen Conference Likely Source Of Far More Cases Than Previously Estimated

August 26, 2020 Morning Briefing

A genetic data study finds that the Biogen conference held in Boston in February played a much greater role in spreading the coronavirus in the outbreak’s early days than previously identified. Meanwhile, public health experts say that the recent Sturgis motorcycle rally is shaping up as a similar “superspreader” event.

Kids, Teens Who Died Of COVID Fell In Similar Risk Patterns As Adults

September 16, 2020 Morning Briefing

Just like adults, an underlying health condition can leave young people more vulnerable to a severe case of COVID-19, according to a CDC report looking into 121 fatal coronavirus cases in people below the age of 21. Racial disparities were found as well, with two-thirds of the cases among Black and Hispanic youth.

Lawmakers Reject Notion Of ‘Skinny’ Bill As Stimulus Legislation Stalls

July 30, 2020 Morning Briefing

Little progress was made to bridge the vast differences between House and Senate proposals for the next round of coronavirus relief, though lawmakers did find common ground in dismissing White House officials’ push for a smaller, short-term bill.

Russia Tries To Distance Itself From Cyberattack Allegations

July 20, 2020 Morning Briefing

“I don’t believe in this story at all, there is no sense in it,” Andrey Kelin, Russia’s ambassador to Britain, told the BBC of claims from the U.S., Britain and Canada that Russian hackers are targeting coronavirus treatment and vaccine research.

Viewpoints: Coronavirus Hopefully Reminds Many That Government Is Not The Enemy; Our State, Local Governments Need More Help — And Quickly

March 16, 2020 Morning Briefing

Opinion writers weigh in on government policies during the coronavirus epidemic.

Stop Partying Or We’ll Shut Off Your Utilities, LA Mayor Warns

August 6, 2020 Morning Briefing

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti threatened to shut off power and water to residents who hold big parties. In other states, large gatherings continue to spread the coronavirus to large numbers of people. But in Fargo, N.D., an outdoor festival goes on.

Private White House Warnings About Virus’ Threat Inflamed Market Sell-Off

October 15, 2020 Morning Briefing

The rosy picture the Trump administration painted for the public in the early weeks of the coronavirus outbreak contrasts with the more dire closed-door briefings provided by economists to administration officials and Republican donors and passed along to investors, the New York Times reports. In other administration news: Dr. Deborah Birx’s role in undermining WHO and efforts to halt Nevada from using Chinese-made COVID test kits.

Experts Dump Cold Water On Theory That Coronavirus Mutated To Become More Powerful, Contagious

May 7, 2020 Morning Briefing

A preliminary study that was not peer-reviewed grabbed global attention this week in which researchers posited that there is a new, more deadly strain of the coronavirus circulating. Experts say there’s little evidence that’s the case. Scientists are trying to track down exactly how long the virus has been circulating in the human population, though.

Trump Getting ‘False’ Information From Atlas, Redfield Overheard Saying

September 29, 2020 Morning Briefing

Referring to Dr. Scott Atlas — the member of the coronavirus task force who is currently believed to have President Donald Trump’s ear — CDC Director Robert Redfield said during a phone call made on a commercial flight heard by NBC News that, “everything he says is false.” Dr. Anthony Fauci also voiced concerns about the advice Atlas is delivering to the president.

Viewpoints: Lessons On U.S. Limitations In Controlling Spread Of Coronavirus; Innovation Has Brought Us A Very Long Way Since Emergence Of SARS

March 4, 2020 Morning Briefing

Opinion writers weigh in on issues surrounding coronavirus.

Recovered From COVID? Donate Blood For Plasma Treatment, Trump Urges

July 31, 2020 Morning Briefing

During a roundtable at the Red Cross headquarters, President Donald Trump and other public health officials called on coronavirus survivors to donate. “You’ve gotten through it, and I guess that means you have something very special there,” Trump said.

Perspectives: Political Careers At Stake In Age Of Coronavirus; U.S. Testing Is Far Behind On Coronavirus So We Don’t Know Where It Is

February 27, 2020 Morning Briefing

Editorial pages focus on issues surrounding the spread of coronavirus.

China Issues Bubonic Plague Health Alert; One Australian City Locked Down Again

July 7, 2020 Morning Briefing

Global developments related to the coronavirus pandemic and other public health issues are reported from China, Australia, Canada, India, the UK, Saudi Arabia, France, Amsterdam, Chile, South Korea and other nations.

Pelosi Says She’s Finding Out About Trump’s Health Through The Media

October 5, 2020 Morning Briefing

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she hasn’t been briefed on President Donald Trump’s health status since he was diagnosed with the coronavirus last week. In other news from Capitol Hill, talk of testing more lawmakers and staff for COVID-19; no deal yet on a relief package; and Jaime Harrison and Lindsey Graham battled it out face-to-face on the debate stage.

Perspectives: Warnings About U.S. Inability To Handle Coronavirus; U.S. Hospitals Are Ready To Take On Coronavirus If Necessary

February 24, 2020 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers offer views on the dangers coronavirus poses in the U.S.

Perspectives: Preparations For Widespread Outbreak Of Coronavirus Can’t Wait Any Longer; An Infodemic Is The Last Thing We Need From These Websites

March 2, 2020 Morning Briefing

Editorial pages focus on issues surrounding the coronavirus.

Trump Defends Playing Down Dangers Of Virus While Denying That He Lied

September 11, 2020 Morning Briefing

In a contentious press conference, President Donald Trump faced questions over recorded statements he made in the early months of the pandemic in which it is clear he knew far more about the severity of the coronavirus than he was telling the American public. Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden calls those actions “almost criminal.”

Different Takes: New Investments In Health Care Infrastructure Could Make Coronavirus Much Less Scary; A Pandemic Threatens Our New Way Of Living

March 3, 2020 Morning Briefing

Editorial pages focus on the issues surrounding the coronavirus.

Even If Coronavirus Was Contained Tomorrow, Economic Ramifications Would Likely Be Felt For Years

May 11, 2020 Morning Briefing

Lifting social distancing restrictions aren’t going to fix the economy with a flip of a switch. There will be businesses that won’t be able to rebound from the closures, shifting dynamics between workers and employers and a general weariness from American consumers to engage with services again. Meanwhile, White House advisers warn unemployment numbers are likely to get worse before they get better.

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