Aug 08 Brazil makes grim milestone -- 100,000 deaths from COVID-19 By Marcelo de Sousa, Associated Press Brazil passed the grim milestone of 100,000 dead from the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Aug 07 Watch 7:33 'We all wish we had more testing,' says Ohio's DeWine of pandemic response Although the economy has regained some ground since the pandemic sent it reeling, millions of Americans are still jobless and struggling. Meanwhile, the coronavirus continues to spread across the country. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, who recently tested positive on one… Continue watching
Aug 07 The fight to end intersex surgeries at a top hospital took a deep toll on activists By Kate Sosin, The 19th Intersex youth surgeries have deep ties to racism in the U.S. Last month, Lurie Children's Hospital became the first in the country to end the operations. Continue reading
Aug 07 Opioid deaths are surging in the pandemic. Here's how treatment is adapting By Zoe Rohrich States across the country are reporting an increase in opioid-related fatalities. The pandemic means adopting new methods to provide treatment for drugs and alcohol. Continue reading
Aug 07 Families volunteer to perform at-home tests for coronavirus research By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press They're enrolled in an experiment investigating how many children are infected, how many have symptoms and how likely they are to spread it. The answers could help determine the safety of in-class education during the pandemic. Continue reading
Aug 07 How the loneliness of social isolation can affect older adults' brains By Karra Harrington, Martin J. Sliwinski, The Conversation The social isolation older adults are experiencing as they try to stay safe from the coronavirus pandemic is raising new mental health risks, but people can take steps to protect themselves. Continue reading
Aug 07 CDC reports show racial disparities in kids with COVID-19 By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Hispanic children were hospitalized at a rate eight times higher than white kids. Black children were hospitalized at a rate five times higher. The second report examined cases of a rare virus-associated syndrome in kids. Nearly three-quarters of the children… Continue reading
Aug 07 WATCH: Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker issues new face mask guidelines By Associated Press The governor of Illinois is issuing new guidelines which include fines for businesses that don't follow rules about face masks and social distancing to slow the spread of coronavirus. Continue reading
Aug 06 Watch 2:40 How far apart are Democrats and Republicans on new coronavirus relief bill? A deal on a new coronavirus relief package seems distant and elusive, as congressional Democrats and Republicans remain at an impasse on key issues. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to discuss where negotiations stand and how far apart the two… Continue watching
Aug 06 Watch 5:25 Why Mississippi's top health official is warning against in-person school Mississippi is a coronavirus hot spot, with confirmed cases per 100,000 residents and positive test rates among the highest in the U.S. The state is seeing increased hospitalizations and deaths, too, at a time when schools are beginning the academic… Continue watching