An affluent suburb looked to Iceland’s and South Korea’s widespread testing in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The method is pricey, but leaders are convinced it is worthwhile.
Category: Public Health
Vaccinations fall; CDC warns of possible measles outbreak
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US threatens to leave WHO; Oregon’s restrictions overturned — 6 COVID-19 updates
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Fewer Traffic Collisions During Shutdown Means Longer Waits For Organ Donations
Accident deaths are typically the biggest source of donor organs nationwide. But when the coronavirus forced Californians indoors, accidents declined.
The Pandemic Is Hurting Pediatric Hospitals, Too
Children’s hospitals were generally in good shape before COVID-19, but now their revenues are plunging as beds they reserved to assist in the pandemic effort remain empty.
‘Last Responders’ Seek To Expand Postmortem COVID Testing In Unexplained Deaths
Early in the outbreak, some coroners and medical examiners didn’t have enough tests to use for people who died unexpectedly at home to see whether the coronavirus was a factor. Now, as testing gradually becomes widely available, more such mysteries could be solved.
100+ nations call for investigation into pandemic response
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Coronavirus patient jailed after spitting at ER staff at Michigan hospital
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Instagram debuts links to wellness content to help users cope with pandemic
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7 states with fastest, slowest spread of COVID-19
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