Category: Editors’ Pick

Is Flying Safe With COVID-19 Coronavirus? When Should You Fly Again?

A photo from a recent United Airlines flight caused some turbulence on social media.

Beyoncé And Tina Knowles-Lawson Are Accelerating Coronavirus Testing In Underserved Communities And Challenging Other Celebrities To Do The Same

The mother-daughter duo launched the #IDIDMYPART campaign to motivate Houston’s black and brown communities to take COVID-19 tests. Celebrities like Tyler Perry and Octavia Spencer are continuing the challenge in other cities.

A New COVID-19 Syndrome In Children Has Pediatricians On Alert, Says This Infectious Disease Expert

Though infection amongst children has been low, pediatricians are now reporting a new COVID-19 coronavirus syndrome that doesn’t spare the young.

An HIV Researcher Explains How Socioeconomic Factors Affect The Impact Of The Coronavirus Pandemic

While 13 percent of the U.S. population is African-American, this community accounts for one-third of both infections and deaths.

This Nigerian Company Is Using Light From The Sun To Fight Coronavirus Spread

In rural areas all of over the world, two things can be really scarce: reliable electricity and adequate healthcare. To help solve this, solar companies in Nigeria are pitching in to provide electricity to the front-line healthcare facilities fighting …

More Than 20M Jobless Could Become Eligible For Obamacare Or Medicaid

More than 20 million Americans losing their jobs could become eligible for Medicaid or subsidized individual coverage under the Affordable Care Act as employers cut health benefits and lay off workers amid the spread of the Coronavirus strain COVID-19,…

Telemedicine Company Doctor On Demand Bets On Coronavirus Changes With Big Medicare Push

The company is opening up its virtual doctor visits to 33 million seniors in the Medicare Part B program.

Foundry Group And Slack Are Backing A Virtual Therapy Startup That Raised $8.1 Million

Venture capital firm Foundry Group led the $8.1 million funding round for Meru Health.

How The Disney World Marathon Helps Cigna Stay Ahead Of The Pack

The re-opening of Disney’s theme parks in the United States came one step closer today.

How Is COVID-19 Coronavirus Testing Really Going? What You Need To Know

The total number of tests alone does not tell the real story. Here are some of the measures that you should be looking at to better understand how the U.S. doing.