Political leaders had mixed reactions to the bill’s passage through the House, largely splitting along party lines.
Category: Policy
Here’s Why House Democrats’ $3 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Bill May Fail
The House will vote on the legislation Friday evening and not all democrats are on board.
A response to unemployment during the COVID pandemic: Medicare for all
One afternoon in clinic, I opened a patient’s chart for a telehealth visit. Within days of the COVID pandemic, all clinic visits had transitioned to telehealth. The young woman had sent a picture through the electronic medical record of a rash on her l…
Cuomo: Five New York Regions To Begin Reopening Today
Confirmed cases in New York continue to decline, as that number increases across the rest of the country.
Why America Must Lead A Global Action Plan For The Covid-19 Pandemic
Historically, the United States has taken the lead in combating health crises. As the coronavirus pandemic spreads, public health experts Lawrence O. Gostin, Eric A. Friedman and Chelsea Clinton argue that America needs to be on the forefront of the gl…
Stocks Turn Positive, Despite Record Drop In Retail Sales And Increasing Tensions With China
Stocks were still down more than 2% this week.
Trump: Without Coronavirus Testing ‘We Would Have Very Few Cases,’ Here Is The Reaction
On Thursday, President Donald Trump said that testing for the Covid-19 coronavirus might be “overrated.”
Here Is More Evidence For Face Mask Use With COVID-19 Coronavirus
A study suggests that simply speaking could spew thousands of virus-laden fluid droplets that may hang in the air for tens of minutes.
Why An Extended Lockdown Is Riskier To The Nation’s Health Than COVID-19
Prolonged lockdowns could pose greater health and economic dangers to Americans over time than the coronavirus itself, and the harm caused by the shutdowns could far outweigh the risks of reopening the country.
Your Next Uber Ride Could Be Very Different With A Masked Driver, Open Windows, And Plastic Screens
The ride-hailing app is rolling out new rules for drivers and passengers around the world as journeys pickup as lockdown measures lift.
