What Testing Capacity Do We Need?
This post looks at potential benchmarks for estimating the number of coronavirus tests needed in the United States and compares them to current national, and state level, testing levels.
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How the New Emergency Paid Leave Benefits Could Impact Workers
Policy WatchThis blog post takes a closer look at the Families First Coronavirus Response Act's new emergency paid leave benefits and how they could play out for workers at “essential” businesses in the current environment.
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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act: Summary of Key Health Provisions
Issue BriefThis summary of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act highlights and summarizes health-related provisions focused on the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States and support for the global response.
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Partying Spring Breakers Don’t Represent Most of America’s Young Adults
Policy WatchWhile news stories accurately depict the actions of some young people on spring break, our latest national poll show they are not representative of young adults more broadly who largely say they are engaging in social distancing practices in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Poll Examines the Impact of Coronavirus on Life in America
Policy WatchWith coronavirus cases rising and businesses shutting down, four in 10 (39%) U.S. residents say they already have lost a job or income due to the crisis, the latest KFF Health Tracking Poll finds.
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KFF Health Tracking Poll – Early April 2020: The Impact Of Coronavirus On Life In America
ReportFielded from March 25-30, this poll tracks how the rapidly unfolding coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic is affecting Americans, including health and economic impacts to date and worries about the future. This poll also examines the implications of the pandemic on the 2020 presidential election, including favorability of the ACA, Medicare-for-all and a public option.
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Poll: 4 in 10 Americans Report Losing Their Jobs or Work-Related Income Due to the Coronavirus Crisis, Including More Than Half of Part-Time Workers
News ReleaseAmericans, Regardless of Partisan Identity, Prioritize Slowing Coronavirus’ Spread over Restarting the Economy With coronavirus cases rising and businesses shutting down, four in 10 (39%) U.S. residents say they already have lost a job or income due to the crisis, the latest KFF Health Tracking Poll finds.
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Put to the Test: Can the U.S. Get to the Next Phase of the COVID-19 Response?
Policy WatchThis blog examines challenging with COVID-19 testing in the U.S. and concludes the nation won't be able to lift social distancing measures safely until testing catches up to the disease.
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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Summary of Key Provisions
Issue BriefA summary of key provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act that addresses the domestic coronavirus outbreak, including paid sick leave, insurance coverage of coronavirus testing, nutrition assistance, and unemployment benefits.
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The U.S. Military and the Domestic Coronavirus Response: Key Questions
Issue BriefGovernors, presidential candidates, and others have asked for military assistance for domestic coronavirus response, and President Trump has stated he is working with states and the Department of Defense to have the military provide additional resources and assets. This brief answers key questions about potential U.S. military engagement in the domestic response to the coronavirus.