Animal Shelters Make Changes To Address Community Needs During Pandemic
The Humane Society in Forsyth County is consolidating operations into one facility and changing the process for adoptions during the pandemi
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Will Summer Slow The Spread Of COVID-19? Scientists Try To Figure It Out
Experts consider the effect of humidity on the virus and the method of transmission as they keep an eye on where the disease spikes next.
Many Venezuelan Hospitals Lack Basics To Function, Let Alone Handle COVID-19
Doctors tell NPR many health workers have left the country and many hospitals don't have necessities, including soap and running water.
Treating Stroke Patients In The Midst Of A Pandemic: Time Is Still Critical
A local health care professional says some stroke patients are waiting too long to seek care amid COVID-19 fears; he's urging patients to get to the emergency room as fast as possible.
Duke Leads $50 Million Study On Coronavirus Preventative Drug
A $50 million study is underway at Duke Clinical Research Institute to prevent COVID-19 in health care workers.
Number Of Patients At Overflow Hospitals In New York Has Doubled
The number of patients being treated on a Navy hospital ship and inside a convention center has more than doubled in the last two days, after both facilities switched to treating people with COVID-19.
Advocates: Inmates Released Early Due To Pandemic Need Help To Safely Shelter
In California, former inmates released early to help reduce coronavirus risks behind bars lack support when they get out, say advocates, who want better, organized help to address the crisis.
A Heavy Lift For The Fitness World As Home Workouts Replace The Gym
Swimmers, runners, weight-lifters are getting creative with home exercises. Out-of-work fitness instructors are doing tricky math: whether to offer their hard-earned skills on the Internet for free.
Short on Cash? Here's Some Advice For Families Stretching Their Budgets
Many people who have lost jobs during the pandemic are still awaiting unemployment checks and are figuring out which bills to prioritize. Experts share unusual advice for these unusual times.
Improvisation And Retraining May Be Key To Saving Patients In New York's ICUs
Pulmonologists in New York hospitals are now supervising doctors from other specialties as they try to keep ICUs staffed, and are deploying equipment in new ways. But COVID-19 is a demoralizing foe.