We are about to enter a phase in which, using the pandemic as a justification, it will be normal for data as personal as our geolocation, our state of health or proximity to other people to be collected and processed.
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The Secret History Of The First Coronavirus
In 1965, researchers discovered a vexing respiratory infection called 229E. Today, we know it as the common cold.
BCG Against Coronavirus: Less Hype And More Evidence, Please
BCG, a century-old vaccine for tuberculosis, is in the news, raising hopes for the COVID-19 pandemic. But existing ecological studies have serious limitations. Randomized trials are urgently needed.
How Apple And Google’s COVID-19 Tracing Works While Still Protecting Your Privacy
Jane and Jill meet at a airport in Kansas.
Conquering COVID-19: A Tiny Spark That Precipitated A Movement For Good
Simply put we created a ‘dating site’ matching health-care workers with medical supplies. Health-care workers tell us what they need to save lives and we go get it. Our team doesn’t waste time with red-tape because lives are literally on the line.
From The Hospital To The Lab, Black Scientists Are Fighting COVID-19
Here are three Black scientists and doctors making a difference during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governors Call For $500 Billion To States Even After Top Republicans Say No
Both Democratic and Republican state governors are calling for more federal aid.
A Chaplain And Medical Anthropologist Explain How You Can Spiritually Sustain Healthcare Workers During The COVID-19 Pandemic
One major thing we can do is changing how we worship – including finding creative alternatives to typically large Passover, Easter, Eid al-Fitr, and other gatherings.
Cuomo: New York’s Curve ‘Is Continuing To Flatten’
“We have been on the downslide for a while now,” Cuomo said.
New York City Mayor De Blasio Says Schools Will Stay Closed Until September—But Cuomo Immediately Disputes It
New Yorkers won’t be going back to school anytime soon.
