Category: Public health
UK PM ANNOUNCES HE’S TESTED POSITIVE FOR CORONAVIRUS
Boris Johnson, the prime minister of the United Kingdom who has become known for his boisterous efforts to finish the process known as "Brexit," has announced that he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and "mild symptoms" of the COVID-19 illness.
US Diplomat Haass: ‘China Cannot Be Held Responsible for Our Lack of Testing’ or Shortage of Ventilators
If Donald Trump wants to blame China for the outbreak of the coronavirus and the COVID-19 pandemic, that blame can go only so far, particularly while Donald Trump maintains a "schizophrenic relationship," according to a prominent American diplomat.
Cuomo Says Some People Could Start Going Back to Work with a Modified Public Health Strategy
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) announced Thursday that perhaps younger people and those who have already recovered from COVID-19 may be encouraged to get back to work as part of a "modified public health strategy."
NYC Doctor Warns His Hospital Is Already at Breaking Point on Coronavirus
Medical response capabilities in New York City are stretched seriously thin, and medical professionals are rationing supplies, according to one hospital emergency medicine chief.
Gov. Cuomo Says Hospitalizations Outpacing Predicted Number So Far: ‘That’s a Challenge’
Projections for the coming effects of the ongoing novel coronavirus and COVID-19 pandemic in New York state appear to outpace capacity in the Empire State, and that will present "a challenge," according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D).
Opposition Strengthens to Trump’s Idea of Reopening US by Easter
The pushback is increasing across the United States over Donald Trump's desire to lift the extreme lockdowns and social distancing that have been in place in an effort to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus outbreak and COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Cuomo Says the Coronavirus Lockdown Could Last as Long as Nine Months
While Donald Trump is hoping to reopen the country by Easter, NY Gov Cuomo expects the social distancing and other measures to contain COVID-19 to last much longer.
‘View’ Co-host Blames Trump’s Businesses Losing Money for His Desire to Re-open by Easter
Sonny Hostin, co-host of the ABC daily talk show The View, is placing the blame for Donald Trump's desire to end the nation's lockdowns and social distancing by Easter on Trump's own business losses.
Federal Health Officials’ Advice Conflict Over Hydroxychloroquine
At least two prominent federal public health professionals appear to be offering Americans at least somewhat conflicting advice on the use of hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19.
Trump Can’t End Social Distancing Alone. Only Governors, Mayors Can Do That
The decisions to close everything from schools, to state and local governments, to restaurants, bars, theaters and other establishments have been made by the nation's governors and mayors. And the decision to lift them will rest solely with them, as well. Not Donald Trump.
