It becomes the first country with 10,000-plus infections to report a day with zero new local cases.
Category: healthcare
Social Distancing Is Bad For Mole-Rats – And Probably For People Too
A study on the cause of seizures in the naked mole-rat suggests a potential explanation for why some humans fail at maintaining physical distance.
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.
Stocks Fall, Dow Loses 300 Points After Coronavirus Job Losses Surpass 30 Million
Dismal economic data sent stocks lower.
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.
Report: Fauci Revealed Remdesivir Trial Results To Get Ahead Of Leaks
“There are literally dozens and dozens of investigators around the world. People were starting to leak it.”
Coronavirus Could Lead To Millions Of Unintended Pregnancies, According To UNFPA
Sexual and maternal services are overloaded, many facilities are running on a skeleton staff and women are skipping important medical checkups in fear of contracting the virus. The COVID-19 lockdown could lead to millions of unintended pregnancies if i…
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.
E-Vouchers For Food Might Reduce Stunting In Rohingya Children Living In Bangladesh
While there is some uncertainty about whether or not e-vouchers for food items can help in reducing stunting among young Rohingya children, a recent study found that e-vouchers could potentially help.
