Protesters against systemic racism and police brutality have been met with an arsenal of ‘less than lethal’ weapons which can still seriously injure, sicken, and sometimes kill.
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On Dying Alone: ‘Behind Every COVID-19 Case, There Is A Story’
The unconscious man was a Beatles fan, his sister said. When she couldn’t be with him in his final ICU hours she asked Dr. Daniel Colón Hidalgo to play music and say the words she wanted him to hear.
New Coronavirus Hot Spots Emerge Across South And In California, As Northeast Slows
Nationwide, coronavirus infection numbers are trending down, but several states are seeing upticks, with the heaviest impact falling on communities of color and nursing home residents.
Tear Gassing Protesters During An Infectious Outbreak Called ‘A Recipe For Disaster’
Researchers say police should not be using tear gas or pepper spray against protesters: they make people cough droplets, and also damage the body in ways that could make people sicker from COVID-19.
ICU Nurse Shares Her Experience Of Working With COVID-19 Patients
COVID-19 patients in intensive care often experience facial swelling, which makes them unrecognizable. Mackenzie, a nurse in the Pacific Northwest, explains how nurses get to know patients better.
How The Pandemic Has Affected Patients In Hospice Care
The coronavirus crisis has left little to no time for important discussions with those in hospice care — about whether they want the treatment that could save them or wish to do without it.
Local Public Health Workers Report Hostile Threats And Fears About Contact Tracing
Online misinformation is fueling a backlash in some places against coronavirus containment strategies such as contact tracing and isolation. Some health officials have even received violent threats.
Is It Safe Yet To Get Your Physical Or A Dental Checkup?
Most preventive medical care that can’t be handled via telehealth has taken a back seat in recent months, but that’s starting to change. Here’s what to ask when you schedule an in-person appointment.
Nearly 26,000 Nursing Home Residents Have Died From COVID-19, Federal Data Show
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says about 80% of nursing homes nationwide reported data to the CDC as required. The remaining 20% could face fines if they don’t comply.
White House Coronavirus Testing Czar To Stand Down
Adm. Brett Giroir says he will be “demobilized” from his role overseeing coronavirus testing at FEMA in mid-June and going back to his regular job at the Department of Health and Human Services.
