The speed with which the coronavirus continues to spread is proof that no one is truly safe until everyone is safe. All countries need access to tests, treatments, and vaccines, not just the countries that can afford it.
Category: healthcare
How To Safely Fly On An Airplane
Bring a mask, check for new policies, stay 6 feet apart and open the air vent above your seat.
How To Reopen Summer Camps
Small groups of campers, more time outdoors, thorough staff training and virtual options.
How A Nurse’s Perinatal Startup Is Working To Eliminate Healthcare Inequality For Black Mothers
Driven by what she saw as a disproportionate difference in healthcare between Black women and others, a Washington D.C. nurse started Wolomi to support women of color through their maternity journeys. It offers courses, virtual gatherings, one-on-one t…
Dow Plunges 700 Points As U.S. Hits Record Number Of New Coronavirus Cases
Wall Street remains worried about a spike in new cases across the country.
Amid Surging U.S. Caseload, Decline In Covid-19 Deaths Stalls
Not only have record numbers of new cases been registered this week in at least seven states, test positivity has increased, and hospitalizations are rising along with intensive care unit usage. It also appears that the decline in absolute numbers of d…
U.S. Doctor Shortage Could Hit 139,000 By 2033
The nation’s shortage of doctors will rise to between 54,000 and 139,000 by 2033 as the U.S. population grows and ages, making it even more difficult to fight public health threats like today’s spread of the coronavirus strain Covid-19.
Coronavirus: Japanese Firm Unveils Smart Face Mask That Connects To Phones
A Japanese startup has unveiled a smart face mask that connects to smartphones and is capable of sending text messages via speech.
Giant Saharan Dust Cloud Reaches U.S., 2020 ‘Godzilla’ Version Bigger Than Before
Did you have “Godzilla dust cloud” on your 2020 Bingo card?
Infected India: The True Toll Of Coronavirus In The World’s 2nd-Most Populated Country
In a densely populated land of nearly 1.4 billion people, the coronavirus is about to wreak unprecedented havoc in India. But measures – old and new – may curtail the damage.
