COVID-19
Emirates Airline Begins Conducting Rapid COVID-19 Tests For Boarding Passengers
The testing began with passengers on a flight from Dubai to Tunisia on Wednesday. The airline says it is the first to roll out rapid testing.
Want Relief Money Sooner? Give The IRS Your Bank Account Number
The Treasury has begun sending $1,200 relief payments to people economically affected by the coronavirus. The IRS set up a website for those who haven't already supplied their bank information.
The Rich Really Are Different. They Can Shelter In Nicer Places
The coronavirus strikes both rich and poor people, but waiting out the pandemic is a lot easier if you've got a yacht. Ellen DeGeneres and other stars have been called insensitive about COVID-19.
As Deaths Mount, Volunteer EMTs At New Jersey's Coronavirus Epicenter Labor On
The EMT crew on the front lines of one of the hardest-hit New Jersey towns is all volunteer. They say calls are getting more intense and more people are dying.
WHO Sets 6 Conditions For Ending A Coronavirus Lockdown
The easing of shutdowns is a hot topic, as economic output is now stalled in many countries – including the U.S. But ending a shutdown too soon could backfire, the World Health Organization says.
'As Dangerous As It Sounds': Reactions To U.S. Plan To Defund WHO During A Pandemic
Philanthropist Bill Gates and others warn against undercutting the World Health Organization during a crisis that's being compared to World War II and the Great Depression.
Antibody Tests For Coronavirus Can Miss The Mark
Antibody tests to detect past exposure to the coronavirus will soon be everywhere. But even the best ones can provide wrong answers surprisingly often — and give false assurance.
Public Health Service Poised To Create A Ready Reserve To Fight The Coronavirus
The U.S. Public Health Service has won congressional authorization for a ready reserve of doctors and nurses to deploy across the country.
How To Get The Most Out Of Your Virtual Medical Appointment
What if you don't have COVID-19 symptoms, but do have a fierce earache or infected bug bite or a child with a sudden rash? These days, many more people are getting diagnosed via calls or video chats.