The federal government has reportedly been confiscating supplies brought in overseas by state governments, even as they have been left to their own devices to obtain the medical supplies they need.
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Honda Teams Up With Dynaflo To Boost Ventilator Production
The process borrows from Honda’s engineering and manufacturing expertise to quickly boost production above Dynaflo’s current capacity. All workers will maintain appropriate social distancing protocols.
As Coronavirus Spreads Globally, These Researchers Are Designing Ventilators That Cost Less Than $1,000
Academic groups across the U.S. are creating low-cost ventilators. Who will use them?
Au Revoir Les Automobiles: Paris Closes Rue De Rivoli To Cars
Paris is to close one of the city’s principal streets to cars to allow more space for cyclists and pedestrians during the lockdown.
Lessons From Ebola: It’s Not Enough To Fight One Disease Outbreak – You Have To Build Systems That Can Prevent The Next Ones
The COVID-19 pandemic is an unparalleled example of systems failure, with adverse impacts on education, health and economic opportunity.
Cigna Expects Headwinds As Coronavirus Hits Employer Health Benefits
Cigna is expecting “headwinds” in its commercial health insurance business as employer clients struggle to maintain medical benefits in a U.S. economy hit hard by the coronavirus strain COVID-19.
In Mental Health Play, UnitedHealth’s Optum May Buy Virtual Provider AbleTo
UnitedHealth Group’s Optum medical provider unit may increase its investment in AbleTo, a provider of virtual behavioral healthcare services.
What Do Testicles Have To Do With COVID-19 Coronavirus?
There’s some groin speculation over whether the COVID-19 coronavirus can affect the testicles. But how much of this speculation is really on the ball?
Here’s Some Good News About The Coffee You’re Drinking During The Coronavirus Lockdown And Your Health
We could all use some good news during the COVID health crisis, and many of us love our coffee, so let’s discuss new science-based good news about drinking coffee and our health.
Elon Musk Rants About `Fascist’ COVID-19 Closures As Another Tesla Call Veers Off Course
The billionaire CEO angrily vented about extended stay-at-home efforts that are curbing the spread of COVID-19, amping up frustration he’d expressed earlier on Twitter.
