Category: Public Health

Society Is Reopening. Prepare To Hunker Down At Home Again.

First, businesses started to reopen; then racial justice protesters flooded the streets. Social distancing is beginning to fade. Are you ready for a second wave of COVID-19 infections ― and a renewed lockdown?

When A Doctor No Longer Accepts Medicare, Patients Left Holding The Bag

As doctors look for alternative ways to charge patients for care, some Medicare enrollees may lose access to their physicians.

The Elevator Arises As The Latest Logjam In Getting Back To Work

As more and more people drift back into their workplaces, they face a very small space that can create a large logjam: the elevator.

At Lake Of The Ozarks, It’s (Almost) Business As Usual, Despite The Coronavirus

This popular resort area gained national attention for a viral video showing Memorial Day partiers disregarding guidelines to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Now, with summer looming and at least one COVID-19 case connected to the gathering, it reflects the difficult balance between safety and tourism.

For EMTs, There’s No ‘Rule Book’ For Facing A Pandemic And Protests At Once

Emergency medical technicians, who have been on the front lines against the coronavirus, also play a key role in helping provide care during protests sparked by the death of George Floyd.

Asymptomatic COVID-19 cases not driving virus’ spread, WHO officials say: 4 things to know

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HHS releases civil unrest preparedness resources for hospitals

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Nearly 40% of Americans misused cleaning products trying to kill COVID-19, CDC finds

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States failing to comply with federal guidelines to report probable coronavirus cases

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Positive COVID-19 tests after recovery can be a ‘red herring,’ expert says

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