People With Disabilities Fear Pandemic Will Worsen Medical Biases
As medical providers prepare for the possibility that they may have to ration care, many people with disabilities fear they will get lesser treatment.
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Public Health Service Poised To Create A Ready Reserve To Fight The Coronavirus
The U.S. Public Health Service has won congressional authorization for a ready reserve of doctors and nurses to deploy across the country.
In Tal Tamr, Syrian Kurds Seek Safety And Shelter From Turkish Attacks
Dozens of Kurdish families fled to the northeast Syrian village of Tal Tamr last fall, escaping a Turkish invasion. U.S. forces help provide some security, but the families face an uncertain future.
How To Get The Most Out Of Your Virtual Medical Appointment
What if you don't have COVID-19 symptoms, but do have a fierce earache or infected bug bite or a child with a sudden rash? These days, many more people are getting diagnosed via calls or video chats.
New York City's COVID-19 Death Toll Soars Past 10,000
City officials have recalculated the number of deaths caused by the coronavirus to include some 4,000 people who died at home probably from the illness but who were not tested.
Trump Falsely Claimed 'Total' Authority Over States — Now He's Backpedaling
President Donald Trump on Tuesday attempted to soften remarks made earlier this week in which he declared his authority to reopen states' economies "total," superseding even governor's powers.
Parts Of U.S. Could Relax Some Coronavirus Mitigation Before May, Trump Says
Trump teased that some states might be able to re-open in some form or change their practices before May 1. But he said federal guidelines on social distancing would stay in effect until then.
Airlines Reach Agreement With Treasury Department On Share Of Coronavirus Aid
To prevent mass layoffs of airline employees, Congress authorized $50 billion in grants and loans for the carriers, as part of the $2.3 trillion economic relief package approved last month.
Trump Says He Will Halt WHO Funding, Pending Review
The president has been sharply critical of the World Health Organization. "As the organization's leading sponsor, the United States has a duty to insist on full accountability," he said Tuesday.
In Europe, Cautious Steps Away From Coronavirus And Toward Normalcy
Thousands of shops have reopened in Austria, and Denmark's elementary schools and day cares will be open Wednesday. Governments are aiming to bolster their economies without endangering their people.