Jun 13 Watch 5:43 As COVID cases surge, Haiti's Dr. Pape is on the frontline again By Ivette Feliciano, Connie Kargbo Dr. Jean William Pape has been on the frontline of Haiti’s ever-changing public health needs, from the early days of the AIDS epidemic to the devastating 2010 earthquake. Now, as the country’s fragile healthcare system confronts a massive uptick in… Continue watching
Jun 13 Watch 3:50 Former COVID hotspot New Rochelle reopens more businesses By Christopher Booker, Mori Rothman, Sam Weber As parts of the country experience rises in COVID-19 cases, some early hotspots continue to see decreases in the daily number of new virus infections. New York City has started the first phase of reopening, allowing an estimated 400,000 workers… Continue watching
Jun 12 Lab in Ecuador's capital forced to halt coronavirus testing because of supply shortage By Gonzalo Solano, Associated Press A major laboratory in Ecuador's capital has closed and halted processing coronavirus tests because technicians didn't have basic supplies like tubes, pipettes, masks and gloves needed to safely analyze the specimens. Continue reading
Jun 12 Some states hit pause, others press on amid spike in virus By Paul J. Weber, Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press Utah and Oregon have hit the pause button, putting any further reopenings of their economies on hold amid a spike in coronavirus cases. But there is no turning back in such states as Texas, California, Arkansas and Arizona despite flashing… Continue reading
Jun 12 Trump administration revokes transgender health protections By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press The Trump administration has finalized a regulation that overturns Obama-era protections for transgender people against sex discrimination in health care. Continue reading
Jun 12 Why chronic stress and COVID-19 are a 'perfect storm' for the health of Black Americans By Laura Santhanam For months, the world has sat on edge while the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts life and takes lives, with no end in sight. In recent months, numerous killings of black Americans prompted passionate, sometimes volatile protests. Those pains are fresh, but… Continue reading
Jun 12 Is it safe to stay in a hotel, cabin or rental home during the pandemic? By Elizabeth Marder, Paloma Beamer, The Conversation Taking a trip this summer? You can do a lot to prevent coronavirus exposure, but you cannot take away all risk. It's important to practice caution. Continue reading
Jun 12 'One day they simply weren't there.' How researchers reconstructed Anne Frank's last months By Dr. Howard Markel Today would have been the 91st birthday of Anne Frank, the girl who left behind a tattered, hidden diary, now known as the gem-like book that's treasured by many millions. But the exact date of her death is unknown, and… Continue reading
Jun 12 Indian capital's crematoriums overwhelmed with virus dead By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press Hospital morgues are beyond capacity, and with summer temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Farenheit) some bodies are being kept on thick ice slabs. Continue reading
Jun 12 CDC releases guidelines to daily life to reduce the spread of COVID-19 By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted the guidelines Friday, along with a second set for organizing and attending big gatherings such as concerts, sporting events, protests and political rallies. Continue reading