Health & Safety
How Protests Are Adding New Hardships For First Responders And Health Care Workers
First responders and health workers are already exhausted by the pandemic. But now street protests around the U.S. are adding new hardships, potentially contributing to the second wave of the virus.
Forsyth County’s Hispanic Community Hit Hardest By COVID-19
Public health officials in Forsyth County are maintaining their focus on the area's Hispanic community, expanding their outreach through local partnerships.
COVID-19 Outbreak In Pacific Northwest Seafood Industry As Season Ramps Up
Most of the crew on one massive seafood trawler has tested positive for COVID-19. Other vessels also have cases, despite sweeping measures to try and prevent the spread of coronavirus.
For Bangladesh's Struggling Garment Workers, Hunger Is A Bigger Worry Than Pandemic
Many garment factories have reopened, but the coronavirus still affects global demand and orders remain canceled. "I need to work," says one employee. "I'll die of hunger before I die of this virus."
How Will The U.S. And WHO Fare Without Each Other?
Global health experts weigh in on the short- and long-term consequences of the U.S. breaking ties with the World Health Organization.
Tear-Gassing Protesters During An Infectious Outbreak Called 'A Recipe For Disaster'
Researchers say police should not be using tear gas or pepper spray against protesters. They make people cough droplets and damage the body in ways that could make people sicker from COVID-19.
Farmers Find Ways To Save Millions Of Pigs From Being Euthanized
When COVID-19 infections forced pork companies to close processing plants, some farmers predicted that it would force them to euthanize millions of hogs. The actual number has been much lower.
Michigan Teenager Survives Coronavirus, Graduates High School
Alijah Cromartie spent more than two months in the hospital because of COVID-19, and was even put on ventilator. He was just discharged. To commemorate, hospital staff staged a graduation procession.
Authors Retract Hydroxychloroquine Study, Citing Concern Over Data
A paper suggesting hydroxychloroquine increases the risk of death for patients with COVID-19 has been retracted by three of its authors because they were not able to verify the data used in the study.