Under pressure, the federal government announced it will let surgery centers, hotels and even college dorms serve as hospitals to treat an overflow of patients.
Category: Public Health
WHO publishes resources for managing healthcare services amid pandemic
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Some drugs show promise against COVID-19, WHO says
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Private, public New York hospitals to fight coronavirus as one system, governor says
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Pandemic will overwhelm Louisiana health system by April, governor says
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Already Taxed Health Care Workers Not ‘Immune’ From Layoffs And Less Pay
Revenue is way down for primary care, specialty physicians and some hospitals as patients avoid non-urgent visits. Practices small and large are doling out layoffs and furloughs to staff.
Navy ships arrive in New York, California + 24 other updates from the hardest-hit states
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200,000 Americans could die from COVID-19; Trump extends social distancing guidelines and 8 other updates
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Coronavirus Patients Caught In Conflict Between Hospital And Nursing Homes
Hospitals need to clear out patients who no longer need acute care. But nursing homes are alarmed at the prospect of taking patients who may have the coronavirus.
What Takes So Long? A Behind-The-Scenes Look At The Steps Involved In COVID-19 Testing
A common complaint about the testing process is the long turnaround time for results.
