Category: Policy

The Grim Post-COVID-19 Future For Nursing Homes

COVID-19 is killing nursing home patients, but it also is putting thousands of facilities at risk

Google And Aerospace Industry To Boost Ventilator Production

Medical device makers have formed an alliance with Google and the aerospace industry to speed production and component part supplies needed to make ventilators for patients sickened COVID-19.

Entire Stockpile Of Coronavirus Treatment Remdesivir Donated To Government, Says CEO

It will get to patients early this week, he says.

What makes people defy precautions during a pandemic?

We are in the midst of an unequaled juncture in history, one in which we find ourselves primarily armed with the ability to distance ourselves physically from one another. In the United States, we have observed on multiple occasions over the past sever…

Insurers Brace For Big Influx Of Jobless Americans To Obamacare And Medicaid

Health insurers are preparing for an influx of Americans to enroll in Obamacare and private Medicaid as Americans lose their jobs and employer health benefits.

Warren Buffett Sells Airline Stocks Amid Coronavirus: ‘I Made A Mistake’

Buffett confirmed that he sold all of his airline stocks during the first quarter.

The U.S. Economy Will Beat Coronavirus, Buffett Says: ‘Never Bet Against America’

“Nothing can basically stop America,” the Oracle of Omaha said

‘Taking Action Earlier’ Could Have Delayed U.S. Outbreak, Says CDC’s No. 2 Official

The U.S. was critically late in blocking “extensive travel from Europe” back in February.

New York Coronavirus Hospitalizations Hit Lowest Level In Over A Month

Cuomo wants to see the rate of new infections fall even further.

Berkshire Hathaway Lost $50 Billion Last Quarter As Warren Buffett’s Investments Took A Hit From Coronavirus

Operating profits rose, even as the company posted a record loss last quarter.