Alexandra Sternlicht, Forbes Staff

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Higher Coronavirus Mortality Rates For Black Americans And People Exposed To Air Pollution

Troubling conclusions emerge from new research.

Arrested For Violating Coronavirus Stay-At-Home Mandates: Police Are Jailing Alleged Scofflaws

Local law enforcement around the country is arresting people who allegedly fail to follow social distance directives designed to slow coronavirus infections.

The Opioid Epidemic Meets The Coronavirus Pandemic—With Potentially Deadly Results

There are roughly 3 million people in the U.S. with opioid use disorder that are now also facing the coronavirus crisis.

‘Light At The End Of The Tunnel’: Deaths In France, Italy And Spain Slow

The last few days have been less devastating for these countries with the three highest global death tolls.

Why You Should Flush With The Lid Down: Experts Warn Of Fecal-Oral Transmission Of Covid-19

80% of particle transmission can be prevented by shutting the lid when flushing.

100,000 Coronavirus Deaths Would Be Equivalent To Entire Population Of Boulder, 62 Years Of Harvard Graduates, Or 25% Of Wyoming’s Residents

This would be like wiping out the entire population of Buffalo, New York.

As Wealthy Depart For Second Homes, Class Tensions Come To Surface In Coronavirus Crisis

Seasonal residents and full-timers clash, highlighting tensions of class in the vacation town economy.

76,000 Healthcare Workers Have Volunteered To Help NY Hospitals Fight Coronavirus

These healthcare professionals have come out of retirement, non-hospital employment and school settings to join in caring for COVID-19 patients overwhelming NY hospitals.

A State’s Average Age Could Help Indicate Its Coronavirus Mortality Rate

Utah, the youngest state in America, has a 0.24% mortality rate–the national average is 1.3%.

Countries Hit Hardest With Coronavirus Have Older Populations

Italy leads in Coronavirus deaths; it’s the fifth oldest country in the world by populus.