Category: Public Health

Analysis: You’ve Checked for Fever. Now, What’s Your Risk Tolerance?

Getting out of our bunkers doesn’t mean throwing caution to the wind.

Is Cuomo Directive to Blame for Nursing Home COVID Deaths, as US Official Claims?

New York’s governor directed nursing homes to take COVID patients. But is it fair to say he “forced” them to do so, or that his directive led to the deaths of thousands of elderly residents? Most public health experts say no.

Is Cuomo Directive to Blame for Nursing Home COVID Deaths, as US Official Claims?

New York’s governor directed nursing homes to take COVID patients. But is it fair to say he “forced” them to do so, or that his directive led to the deaths of thousands of elderly residents? Most public health experts say no.

Google searches for ‘anxiety’ hit record high this spring

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Plasma wins emergency approval; 1st case of COVID-19 reinfection confirmed — 5 updates

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4 Midwestern states see rise in positive COVID-19 tests: 4 CDC updates

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Massachusetts first state to make flu shot mandatory for students

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Democratic Convention, Night 4: ‘Facts Over Fiction’ in Biden’s Speech

The impact of the novel coronavirus, and the current administration’s response to it, were central themes in Joe Biden’s presidential nomination acceptance speech.

Children may be more contagious than adults; deaths should fall next week, CDC director says — 6 COVID-19 updates

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DeSantis Says COVID Is a Lower Risk for School-Aged Kids Than Flu

Although it is still early, available numbers provide backup.