Category: Policy

An Infectious Disease Expert Explains Why The WHO Is Crucial For Fighting The Coronavirus Pandemic

An international response is essential for combating the COVID-19 pandemic. The World Health Organization is best suited to leading that response.

Stocks Fall, Dow Plunges Over 400 Points As Reopening Of The Economy Continues

Investors continue to assess the risks of the U.S. returning to business.

Report: Fauci To Tell Senate ‘Needless Suffering And Death’ Will Result From Reopening Too Quickly

“If we skip over the checkpoints in the guidelines to ‘Open America Again,’ then we risk the danger of multiple outbreaks throughout the country.”

How To Fast-Track A COVID-19 Vaccine

To more quickly get a COVID-19 vaccine, Washington should offer a $50-billion prize to whoever comes up with one by early next year.

Humana Expands ‘Bold Goal’ Quality Initiative To 16 Cities

A project by Humana to improve health through better management of patient populations will be expanded to 16 U.S. communities.

Americans Want To Stop The Pandemic And Save The Economy, But Our Brains Like The Easy Way Out

The pandemic is not going away any time soon, and that makes the next phase of COVID-19 harder than the first. But our brains have a secret: they’ll do anything to get out of hard work.

Boris Johnson’s Attempt To Ease England’s Lockdown Is Confusing. Here’s What We Know So Far

Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s update on Sunday sowed confusion and concern among unions, teachers and workers, but the government says it will clarify its plans on Monday.

Top Three U.S. Health Officials—Including Fauci—Go Into Quarantine

A senior White House staffer tested positive for COVID-19.

Elon Musk Threatens To Pull Tesla Out Of California And Sue County Over Factory Shutdown

“Frankly, this is the final straw,” Musk said.

U.S. Executives Are More Worried About The Economy Than Last Month. Here’s Why.

Business leaders are increasingly concerned with survival, including burning through cash reserves.