VA says it lacks adequate medical gear for 2nd virus wave
The Veterans Affairs Department stated they would need a six-month supply in order to battle a potential second wave of the COVID-19 virus. They only have a 30-day supply.
The Veterans Affairs Department stated they would need a six-month supply in order to battle a potential second wave of the COVID-19 virus. They only have a 30-day supply.
NFL’s Michael Thomas donates to non-profit group to help clear medical debt for New Orleans residents
Michael Thomas, a wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints, has partnered with the non-profit RIP Medical Debt to clear over $2 million in past due medical debts for over 1,000 Louisiana residents.
Michael Thomas, a wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints, has partnered with the non-profit RIP Medical Debt to clear over $2 million in past due medical debts for over 1,000 Louisiana residents.
WHO: Wear a 3-ply mask on mass transit, in shops, crowded areas
Wearing a mask can give you a false sense of security and does not replace keeping your distance from others and frequently washing your hands, WHO says.
Wearing a mask can give you a false sense of security and does not replace keeping your distance from others and frequently washing your hands, WHO says.
LI hospital provides specialized care to victims of severe COVID-19 infections
Northwell Health says it has created one of the only specialized units in the country that helps wean critically ill COVID patients off ventilators.
Northwell Health says it has created one of the only specialized units in the country that helps wean critically ill COVID patients off ventilators.
Hospital helps patients recover from severe COVID-19 cases
Northwell Health says it has created one of the only specialized units in the country that helps wean critically ill COVID patients off ventilators.
Northwell Health says it has created one of the only specialized units in the country that helps wean critically ill COVID patients off ventilators.
Hospital staff in Spain wheels recovering coronavirus patients to the beach
Hospital del Mar in Barcelona said the beach trips are part of a program to humanize intensive care units.
Hospital del Mar in Barcelona said the beach trips are part of a program to humanize intensive care units.
White House coronavirus testing chief is reportedly standing down, despite increasing COVID-19 cases
Adm. Brett Giroir, the White House’s coronavirus testing chief is reportedly stepping down from his role overseeing coronavirus testing.
Adm. Brett Giroir, the White House’s coronavirus testing chief is reportedly stepping down from his role overseeing coronavirus testing.
College student donates tablet computers to nursing homes, hospices
A senior at Stony Brook University came up with the idea Tabs4Covid to buy, program, and then donate devices to health care facilities.
A senior at Stony Brook University came up with the idea Tabs4Covid to buy, program, and then donate devices to health care facilities.
New York City contact tracers begin reaching out
Tracers reached out to all of the roughly 600 people who tested positive for the virus citywide on Monday, the first day of the program.
Tracers reached out to all of the roughly 600 people who tested positive for the virus citywide on Monday, the first day of the program.
Assisted-living homes deploy robots to help residents
For the elderly residents at Maplewood Senior Living, Temi is the perfect blend of high-tech gadget and best friend.
For the elderly residents at Maplewood Senior Living, Temi is the perfect blend of high-tech gadget and best friend.
Epidemiologists urge creation of ‘smart testing’ system in US to minimize climbing COVID-19 deaths
A report published on May 20 by the University of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) is calling for greater coordination by state and federal agencies in developing a more accessible and functional coronavirus testing infrastructure across the U.S.
A report published on May 20 by the University of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) is calling for greater coordination by state and federal agencies in developing a more accessible and functional coronavirus testing infrastructure across the U.S.
Most Medicare enrollees could get insulin for $35 a month
The new benefit — to be formally unveiled at a Rose Garden event Tuesday afternoon — is being touted as a major accomplishment by Trump administration officials eager to change the subject from the grim drumbeat of coronavirus pandemic news.
The new benefit — to be formally unveiled at a Rose Garden event Tuesday afternoon — is being touted as a major accomplishment by Trump administration officials eager to change the subject from the grim drumbeat of coronavirus pandemic news.
Deadline approaching for laid-off workers to get health insurance
Taxpayer-subsidized health insurance is available for a modest cost — sometimes even free — across the country, but few people seem to know how to find it.
Taxpayer-subsidized health insurance is available for a modest cost — sometimes even free — across the country, but few people seem to know how to find it.
UN virus therapy trial pauses hydroxychloroquine testing
The World Health Organization said Monday that it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine — the anti-malarial drug U.S. President Trump says he is taking — from its global study.
The World Health Organization said Monday that it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine — the anti-malarial drug U.S. President Trump says he is taking — from its global study.
Coronavirus pandemic disrupts crucial vaccination for 80 million children
A new report says the coronavirus pandemic is interrupting immunization against diseases including measles, polio and cholera that could put the lives of nearly 80 million children at risk.
A new report says the coronavirus pandemic is interrupting immunization against diseases including measles, polio and cholera that could put the lives of nearly 80 million children at risk.
How COVID-19 has taken a toll on Filipino-American healthcare workers
Healthcare workers all across the nation have sacrificed to fight the coronavirus pandemic. Among them are Daisy Dorolina, one of at least 31 Filipino-American healthcare workers killed by the virus during the pandemic. Nurses from the Philippines make up four percent of all registered nurses in the United States.
Healthcare workers all across the nation have sacrificed to fight the coronavirus pandemic. Among them are Daisy Dorolina, one of at least 31 Filipino-American healthcare workers killed by the virus during the pandemic. Nurses from the Philippines make up four percent of all registered nurses in the United States.
The impact of COVID-19 on Filipino nurses
Healthcare workers all across the nation have sacrificed to fight the coronavirus pandemic. Among them are Daisy Dorolina, one of at least 31 Filipino-American healthcare workers killed by the virus during the pandemic. Nurses from the Philippines make up four percent of all registered nurses in the United States.
Healthcare workers all across the nation have sacrificed to fight the coronavirus pandemic. Among them are Daisy Dorolina, one of at least 31 Filipino-American healthcare workers killed by the virus during the pandemic. Nurses from the Philippines make up four percent of all registered nurses in the United States.
WHO 'mythbusters' against COVID-19 misinformation | UPDATED EDITION
UPDATED | Misinformation, misunderstandings, and outdated information about the new coronavirus and COVID-19, the disease it causes, seemingly spread as easily as the pathogen. These mythbusters aim to counteract those dangerous false narratives.
UPDATED | Misinformation, misunderstandings, and outdated information about the new coronavirus and COVID-19, the disease it causes, seemingly spread as easily as the pathogen. These mythbusters aim to counteract those dangerous false narratives.
Moderna finds neutralizing antibodies in Phase 1 trial of COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna, a pharmaceutical company racing to develop a vaccine for COVID-19, found promising results in Phase 1 of its drug trial.
Moderna, a pharmaceutical company racing to develop a vaccine for COVID-19, found promising results in Phase 1 of its drug trial.
CDC issues alert on COVID-linked inflammatory condition in children
In an alert issued Thursday, the CDC called the condition multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children.
In an alert issued Thursday, the CDC called the condition multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children.