Feb 04 A disabled activist speaks out about feeling ‘disposable’ By Rachel Scheier, Kaiser Health News Alice Wong, a writer and organizer in San Francisco, says the isolation and loss of the pandemic have shown society what it’s like to be disabled. Continue reading
Feb 04 COVID falling in 49 of 50 states as deaths near 900,000 By Ken Sweet, Associated Press With the brutal omicron wave rapidly easing its grip, new cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. are falling in 49 of the 50 states, even as the nation’s death toll closes in on another bleak round number: 900,000. Continue reading
Feb 04 Aid to volcano-hit Tonga brings 1st COVID outbreak, lockdown By David Rising, Nick Perry, Associated Press Tonga is one of several Pacific island countries to experience their first outbreaks over the past month. Continue reading
Feb 03 South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signs transgender athlete ban By Stephen Groves, Associated Press South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem has signed a bill that will ban transgender girls and college-age women from playing in school sports leagues that match their gender identity. Continue reading
Feb 03 Hedgehogs are the cutest reminder that we shouldn’t overuse antibiotics By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas Antibiotic resistance is an international public health threat. New research involving hedgehogs can help inform the way we address the crisis. Continue reading
Feb 03 What does it mean to be fully vaccinated? By Laura Santhanam For nearly two years, Americans have been getting a crash course on the evolution of science, data and research – one in which our knowledge and understanding need constant fine-tuning. Continue reading
Feb 03 U.S. hospitals seek foreign nurses amid pandemic strain By Amy Taxin, Associated Press The Biden administration has taken some steps to try to help foreign health care workers get here more quickly. But some hospitals say they're still waiting on consular interviews to bring in nurses. Continue reading
Feb 03 In Africa at-home COVID tests are scarce and expensive, help may not come until next year By Maria Cheng, Farai Mutsaka, Associated Press Unlike rich countries, African nations have very limited access to COVID-19 tests, especially at-home tests. Continue reading
Feb 02 Watch 7:13 Why the COVID death rate in the U.S. is so much higher than other wealthy nations By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas More than two years into this pandemic, the United States death toll is the highest in the world. The country is closing in on 900,000 deaths, and its death rate is alarming -- particularly given that the U.S. was the… Continue watching
Feb 02 Watch 6:44 Examining President Biden’s pledge to diversify the federal judiciary By Ian Couzens, Lisa Desjardins It is another big week in the U.S. Senate with a major push by President Biden to reshape American courts. As a candidate he pledged to diversify the federal bench and his decision to appoint a Black woman to the… Continue watching