'I Wanted To Do Something,' Says Mother Of 2 Who Is First To Test Coronavirus Vaccine
The first woman to receive the experimental treatment says she was driven to volunteer for the Phase 1 trial out of a sense of helplessness.
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Don't Make Them Feel Like A Charity Project: Talking To The Elderly About Coronavirus
Aging expert Melissa Batchelor gives advice for speaking to the elderly about coronavirus.
'Silent Spreaders' Speed Coronavirus Transmission
A growing body of evidence shows that people without any major signs of illness can spread the coronavirus.
Getting Along When You Can't Get Away: Advice For Living In Close Quarters
With so many people staying home together right now, we talk with advice columnist Amy Dickinson about best practices for getting along when you really can't get away from each other.
Might The Experimental Drug Remdesivir Work Against COVID-19?
It's too soon to know if the antiviral compound tested in 2014 as a potential Ebola treatment will hobble the coronavirus. Lab tests show promise, but studies in people with COVID-19 have only begun.
There's A Federal System For Signing Up Medical Volunteers — But It's Neglected
We need more doctors, nurses and respiratory therapists to fight the coronavirus. So why isn't a federal registry for medical volunteers getting the support it needs to be effective?
New York, Illinois Governors Issue Stay At Home Orders, Following California's Lead
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo takes what he calls "the ultimate step" in his state's effort to stop the spread of a deadly coronavirus. Similar orders are coming from Connecticut, Nevada and New Jersey.
Illinois Gov. Issues Stay-At-Home Order To Fight Coronavirus
"We know this will be hard," Gov. J.B. Pritzker said in a news conference, adding that the new rules are expected to last until April 7.
Is Stay At Home Order in California "Too Little, Too Late," An E.R. Doctor Wonders
In the country's largest state, hospitals are preparing for the worst-case scenario while urging the public to comply with stay at home orders.
United Airlines Threatens To Cut Jobs If Coronavirus Aid Package Isn't Passed
Individuals and businesses are slashing air travel. For example, about 624,000 people passed through airport security checkpoints Thursday, compared to 2.4 million people on the same day last year.