Nov 21 G-20 summit opens as leaders urge united response to virus By Aya Batrawy, Associated Press The Group of 20 summit began on Saturday with appeals by the world’s most powerful leaders to collectively chart a way forward as the coronavirus pandemic overshadows this year’s gathering, transforming it from in-person meetings to a virtual gathering of… Continue reading
Nov 07 How Biden navigated pandemic politics to win the White House By Steve Peoples, Bill Barrow, Zeke Miller, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Joe Biden's decision to step away from in-person campaigning this spring was without precedent in modern American politics. Continue reading
Nov 03 Does weather affect the spread of the coronavirus outside? By Associated Press The World Health Organization says the virus can be transmitted in any kind of weather and that there is no reason to believe that cold weather can kill it. Continue reading
Oct 29 Here’s what the new CDC guidance on 15 minutes of COVID-19 exposure means for you By Ryan Malosh, The Conversation New guidance from the CDC says that 15 minutes of exposure – regardless of whether that occurs at one time – can result in transmission of the coronavirus. Continue reading
Oct 28 Health insurers are starting to roll back coverage for telehealth – even though demand is way up due to COVID-19 By Jennifer Mallow, Steve Davis, The Conversation Widely adopted in the U.S. when pandemic precautions kept people home, telehealth faces a challenge as insurance coverage changes, right when its popularity had surged. Continue reading
Oct 28 Scientists warn Americans are expecting too much from a COVID-19 vaccine By Liz Szabo, JoNel Aleccia, Kaiser Health News The White House and many Americans have pinned their hopes for defeating the COVID-19 pandemic on a vaccine being developed at “warp speed.” But some scientific experts warn they’re all expecting too much, too soon. Continue reading
Oct 20 Can regular COVID-19 patients get Trump’s treatments? By JoNel Aleccia, Kaiser Health News If you or a loved one has COVID-19, here’s what to consider before seeking experimental treatments. Continue reading
Oct 20 COVID-19 is taking a huge emotional toll on nursing home residents By Liz Seegert, Next Avenue A new survey looked at how isolation during the pandemic is affecting the mental health of nursing home residents. Continue reading
Oct 19 Inside the COVID unit at the world’s largest women’s prison By Ko Bragg, Kate Sosin, The 19th The Central California Women’s Facility quarantined prisoners with COVID-19 with those who never tested positive for the virus. Continue reading
Oct 16 What is HIPAA? 5 questions answered about the medical privacy law By Margaret Riley, The Conversation A health law expert explains what the regulation does and doesn't protect. Continue reading