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Local health officials report threats, vandalism and harassment during the pandemic, study finds
Local health officials handling the day-to-day response to the coronavirus crisis have faced hostility like never before in their communities.
Global covid-19 death toll tops 6 million, another grim milestone in the pandemic
Experts say the 6 million total — the first deaths from the virus were reported in early 2020 — is most likely an undercount.
Pregnancy-related deaths shot up during pandemic’s first year
Black women died at nearly three times the rate of White women in 2020, found government report.
U.S. surgeon general tests positive for coronavirus
Vivek Murthy’s daughter contracted the virus earlier in the week; now he, his son and wife also have it.
Covid-19 live updates: Judge orders protesters to end blockade of Ambassador Bridge by Friday night
Authorities are preparing for disruptions and possible blockades in the coming days.
Former Trump adviser falsely claims states are rationing scarce covid treatments based largely on race
Minnesota and Utah revised their policies under pressure, although experts deny Whites were denied the drugs based on racial criteria.
They had covid-19 once. Then, they got it again.
Although statistically rare, coronavirus reinfections have been rising recently, leading some states to track them separately.
