Category: Policy

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster Has Coronavirus

His office said he is experiencing mild symptoms.

Feds Deploying More Than 400,000 Coronavirus Antibody Treatment Courses To States

The government started distributing Eli Lilly and Regeneron Pharmaceutical’s antibody treatments in November.

How health insurance affects patients: That means the transgender community too

Coming into Columbia University as a pre-med first-year student, I expected to be studying anatomy, biology, psychology, and many other subjects. I would have never thought that I would encounter gender and sexuality studies. Interestingly, this led to…

Boris Johnson Calls Emergency Meeting Over New Covid-19 Strain As Growing Number Of Countries Ban U.K. Travel

Many countries, including Canada, Russia, Italy, India and Hong Kong, have cut off travel ties with the U.K. in an attempt to contain a new rapidly-spreading Covid-19 variant.

Why Department of Homeland Security leadership is vital for battling the COVID-19 pandemic

A successful transition from the Trump administration will be essential as America braces itself for record-breaking hospitalizations and mortality due to SARS-CoV-2. Beyond the COVID-19 Task Force of the Biden Administration, new Department of Homelan…

Communication with insurers: a pandemic problem the vaccine won’t fix

During COVID-19, I have developed a special dislike for jazz. The dreaded phone call hold—upbeat music paired with frequent interruptions by a robotic voice assuring me that someone will be with me shortly—has become an all-too-familiar sound. Though c…

President-Elect Biden Will Get Coronavirus Vaccine Monday

He will be the latest high-profile government official to get vaccinated.

Why At-Home Testing Is A Cure For Destructive Covid Lockdowns

Cheap, self-administered Covid tests with instant results would end destructive lockdowns. What is Congress waiting for?

Fauci Says Life For Everyone, Including Vulnerable People, Can Return To Normal By Fall If Enough People Get Vaccinated Against Covid-19

The United States’ top infectious disease official said even vulnerable people could be protected against the disease by fall if an overwhelming number of people are vaccinated in the first half of 2021.

Kamala Harris Pledges ‘No Punishment’ For Violators Of Nationwide Mask Mandate

“I think we all have to understand that right now, this is a moment for everyone to sacrifice.”