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UPDATED | Misinformation, misunderstandings, and outdated information about the new coronavirus and COVID-19, the disease it causes, seemingly spread as easily as the pathogen.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.
Why human challenge trials for a COVID-19 vaccine are worth the risks
Vaccine human challenge trials have been used for other diseases, too, such as malaria, typhoid, and Dengue fever.
Vaccine human challenge trials have been used for other diseases, too, such as malaria, typhoid, and Dengue fever.
How does a pandemic end?
Naomi Rogers, a professor of the history of medicine at Yale University, said she doesn't know if COVID-19 will ever be over or done.
Naomi Rogers, a professor of the history of medicine at Yale University, said she doesn't know if COVID-19 will ever be over or done.
WHO: Reopening too soon may trigger cycle of lockdowns, economic disasters
The WHO said public health officials and governments need to remain on alert for the virus and be able to respond properly to new cases.
The WHO said public health officials and governments need to remain on alert for the virus and be able to respond properly to new cases.
Inflammatory condition reported in kids in New Jersey, Connecticut
New Jersey Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said that hospitals in New Jersey reported 18 cases of a new inflammatory syndrome in children as of Wednesday morning.
New Jersey Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said that hospitals in New Jersey reported 18 cases of a new inflammatory syndrome in children as of Wednesday morning.
Gov. Cuomo: Wearing mask respects nurses who died to save us
In response to complaints that face mask requirements infringe on individual liberty, the governor argued that masks are a sign of respect for medical workers who died in the pandemic.
In response to complaints that face mask requirements infringe on individual liberty, the governor argued that masks are a sign of respect for medical workers who died in the pandemic.
Indiana man paints giant American flag on lawn in honor of health care workers
An Indiana man and his crew painted a giant American flag on his lawn to celebrate health care workers.
An Indiana man and his crew painted a giant American flag on his lawn to celebrate health care workers.
U.N.: Work on COVID-19 vaccine candidates accelerated
Work on around seven or eight "top" candidates for a vaccine to combat the novel coronavirus is being accelerated, according to WHO.
Work on around seven or eight "top" candidates for a vaccine to combat the novel coronavirus is being accelerated, according to WHO.
Organ transplants dive amid virus crisis, start to inch back
Deceased donor transplants -- the most common kind -- dropped by about half in the U.S. and 90% in France from late February into early April, researchers reported Monday in the journal Lancet.
Deceased donor transplants -- the most common kind -- dropped by about half in the U.S. and 90% in France from late February into early April, researchers reported Monday in the journal Lancet.
2 NY boys die after developing inflammatory condition possibly linked to COVID-19
Dozens of children in New York state have a rare and apparently newly documented inflammatory condition that may be linked to COVID-19. Now a boy in Westchester and another in New York City have died.
Dozens of children in New York state have a rare and apparently newly documented inflammatory condition that may be linked to COVID-19. Now a boy in Westchester and another in New York City have died.
Science teacher moonlights as hospital worker on COVID front line
Marc Mosca is a science teacher. But he has also worked every weekend at a hospital. Since the pandemic hit, he has put his own health at risk on the front line.
Marc Mosca is a science teacher. But he has also worked every weekend at a hospital. Since the pandemic hit, he has put his own health at risk on the front line.
Sports brand Brooks donating sneakers to hospital workers
Brooks Running is looking to team up with shoppers to give away 25,000 pairs of shoes to medical workers.
Brooks Running is looking to team up with shoppers to give away 25,000 pairs of shoes to medical workers.
Hospital staff cheers for coronavirus patient discharged after 44 days
Medical staff clapping and cheering for Danny Wong as he was wheeled through the hallway to be discharged after 44 days.
Medical staff clapping and cheering for Danny Wong as he was wheeled through the hallway to be discharged after 44 days.
A rare inflammatory condition hits some children who have COVID-19
New York authorities say that 64 children in the state were potentially affected by a serious inflammatory condition possibly linked with the coronavirus.
New York authorities say that 64 children in the state were potentially affected by a serious inflammatory condition possibly linked with the coronavirus.