Health Apr 17 WATCH: WHO chief says he’s concerned about virus uptick in Africa The head of the World Health Organization says he's concerned by a recent jump in COVID-19 cases across Africa. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says due to a lack of testing “it’s likely the real numbers are higher than reported.”…
Health Apr 17 WATCH: Florida Gov. Ron de Santis offers coronavirus update Florida Gov. Ron de Santis updated the public about the state's COVID-19 outbreak.
Health Apr 16 ‘The worst is yet to come.’ How COVID-19 could wipe out many rural hospitals With health officials across the country telling the public to stay home unless they need immediate medical care, rural hospitals have seen demand for services -- and revenue -- plummet.
Health Apr 10 What you need to know about hydroxychloroquine and coronavirus Public health officials have criticized President Donald Trump for pushing a drug without evidence of its efficacy in treating COVID-19.
Health Apr 06 Why child welfare experts fear a spike of abuse during COVID-19 No one knows how long this pandemic will last, and that uncertainty can cause anxiety, tension and irritability for children and caregivers.
Health Apr 03 What Dr. Fauci wants you to know about face masks and staying home as virus spreads As COVID-19 spreads across the country, there has been some debate over the need for government stay-at-home orders, whether Americans should be wearing masks in public and how the coronavirus spreads. Dr. Anthony Fauci of the National Institutes of Health,…
Health Mar 26 Fighting COVID-19, can the U.S. save both lives and the economy? More than 1,000 people have died in the U.S. from novel coronavirus, and 3.3 million Americans filed first-time jobless claims in a single week with no end to the pandemic in sight.
Health Mar 19 Why your mental health may be suffering in the COVID-19 pandemic This profound moment of worry, separation, lack of social interaction, job insecurity and possible illness -- or worse -- can be hard on everyone trying to manage the stress of life during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health Mar 19 The essential coronavirus FAQ As scientists and health officials race for answers about the coronavirus, this is a guide to what we do know -- a resource that changes alongside our understanding.
Health Mar 17 Nearly half of Americans think Trump is mishandling coronavirus, poll says The percent of Americans who are concerned about the spread of novel coronavirus in their cities, towns and neighborhoods has nearly doubled since early February as cases rise nationwide, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll.