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Many Hospitals Are Struggling To Absorb Financial Losses From Non-Coronavirus Patients

May 8, 2020 Morning Briefing

In an odd twist to the pandemic, hospitals are actually struggling financially as beds that would have been taken by non-COVID patients sit empty. Health care workers are bearing the brunt of the distress, having their hours and pay cut. In other hospital and costs news: price disclosures, CARES grants, and unused field hospitals.

Trump Administration Orders Hospitals To Bypass CDC With Data On COVID

July 15, 2020 Morning Briefing

Instead, the coronavirus patient data will go to HHS. Public health experts voice concern that the change could lead to less transparency and accuracy about the state of the pandemic. The National Guard’s possible role also alarms hospitals.

Unpacking The Circumstantial Evidence That Novel Coronavirus May Have Escaped From A Lab In China

May 5, 2020 Morning Briefing

NBC News looks at the facts about why some think the outbreak may have started with a worker accidentally infected at either the Wuhan Institute of Virology or the Wuhan Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The bats that carry the family of coronaviruses linked to the new strain aren’t found within 100 miles of Wuhan — but they were studied in both labs. Dr. Anthony Fauci dismissed any talk about the origins, saying that even if it was an accident from a lab, the virus still exists in the wild so the conversation is not worth having.

High Hopes For Vaccine Could Cause People To Slack Off On Protections

August 3, 2020 Morning Briefing

Scientists and public health officials worry that people have unrealistic views of how a coronavirus vaccine would roll out. Others wrestle with the question of who gets inoculated first. Other vaccine news covers income disparity, clinical trials and more.

Rep. Grijalva Blasts Maskless House Colleagues After His Positive Test

August 3, 2020 Morning Briefing

After finding out about the positive coronavirus test, Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Arizona) called out Republican members who “routinely strut around the Capitol without a mask to selfishly make a political statement at the expense of their colleagues, staff, and their families.”

Back To School Rules Aren’t Clear Cut

July 9, 2020 Morning Briefing

School districts across the country struggle with establishing guidelines and procedures that would allow children to return to classes but still protect the students, the school staff and parents from coronavirus infections. Few are opening all the way.

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.

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.

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.”

Birx Tells Local Officials In 9 Cities To ‘Get On Top’ Of Virus Surge Risk

August 6, 2020 Morning Briefing

Task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx cites coronavirus numbers ticking up in 9 cities and California’s Central Valley as areas for concern. Meanwhile, comments by Dr. Anthony Fauci and White House trade adviser Peter Navarro also make headlines.

Trump’s ‘Deep State’ Claim Puts More Pressure On FDA; Experts Call It ‘Baseless’

August 24, 2020 Morning Briefing

President Donald Trump accused the FDA of delaying coronavirus vaccine approval until after the election. His unsubstantiated charge, delivered via Twitter on Saturday, even took some of his own administration officials by surprise and drew outrage and criticism from Democrats, drug companies and fact checkers.

Feds Now Say They’ll Disclose Names of Businesses That Received PPP Loans

June 22, 2020 Morning Briefing

In other economic news: Coronavirus pushing up debt levels; Black workers losing out on job gains; and studies suggest expansion of federal aid is helping to stem a rise in poverty.

WHO Warns Nations Not To ‘Take Foot Off The Pedal’ As Coronavirus Cases Spike To Highest Daily Level

June 9, 2020 Morning Briefing

Global pandemic developments are reported out of Brazil, China, Guatemala, Mexico, India, Pakistan, South Africa, England, France, Croatia, Cyprus, Hungary, Germany, Spain, Italy, Cuba and other countries.

COVID Death Rate In America Back Up To Over 1,000 In A Day

July 22, 2020 Morning Briefing

For the first time since early June, the United States reported Tuesday more than 1,000 deaths in a single day due to the coronavirus. The alarming climb in death rates and hospitalizations undercut arguments about the severity of the current surge.

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.

Relief Funds Flowed To Nursing Home Providers Accused Of Fraud, Misdeeds

August 5, 2020 Morning Briefing

A Washington Post analysis of coronavirus relief money distribution finds that hundreds of millions of dollars went to dozens of nursing home companies that settled recent lawsuits with the Justice Department over alleged improper Medicare billing, forged documents, substandard care and other abuses.

Different Takes: Pros, Cons Of U.S., WHO’s Responses To Coronavirus; Big Reason To Hope For More Cases Than Those Being Reported

February 21, 2020 Morning Briefing

Opinion writers weigh in on issues pertaining to coronavirus.

Different Takes: Bullying, Bluffing Not Paying Off During Coronavirus; Can Someone Stop Worrying About His Own Image For Once?

March 10, 2020 Morning Briefing

Editorial pages focus on the pros and cons of the administration during the outbreak of coronavirus.

‘Dangerous’ Virus Surge In LA, San Francisco Drive New Restrictions

July 16, 2020 Morning Briefing

With coronavirus cases escalating in California’s two largest cities, Los Angeles and San Francisco leaders take steps to freeze or reverse reopening efforts. And Rose Parade organizers announce the Jan. 1, 2021 event will not take place.

Pence Vows End-Of-Year Vaccine In Speech, Then Greets Maskless Supporters

August 27, 2020 Morning Briefing

During his keynote speech on the third night of the Republican National Convention, Vice President Mike Pence said, “I’m proud to report that we’re on track to have the world’s first safe, effective coronavirus vaccine by the end of this year.” He also praised health care workers.

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