Israel's Defense And Spy Agencies Step Up Anti-Coronavirus Efforts
Usually quiet Israeli government agencies and contractors are going public with their battle against COVID-19.
Global Health
Greece Records First Coronavirus Cases Among Refugees, Imposes Quarantine On Camp
At least 20 refugees in a camp outside Athens have tested positive for COVID-19. Some 60,000 refugees live in camps in Greece, some crammed into tight quarters with little access to water or soap.
Tales Of Two Cities: Coronavirus Outcomes Differ Between Bay Area, New York City
Early on, Bay Area cities adopted social distancing restrictions to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. Health officials are optimistic about what they see so far — unlike in New York City.
Alternative Mourning Rituals Offer Comfort And Closure During An Outbreak
A program in the Democratic Republic of Congo has helped survivors mourn the loss of a loved one to Ebola — and may be relevant for families coping with death in the COVID-19 pandemic.
'War Doctor' Says Treating COVID-19 Is Like Fighting An Invisible Enemy
Trauma surgeon David Nott has volunteered in war zones and disaster areas around the world. Now he's treating COVID-19 patients in London. He calls the pandemic a "disaster zone for the whole world."
In Germany, High Hopes For New COVID-19 Contact Tracing App That Protects Privacy
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she welcomes development of a COVID-19 tracing app that protects data and doesn't store users' locations. It uses Bluetooth to log proximity to other cellphones.
Putin Extends No-Work Order For Russia Until May Over COVID-19 Pandemic
Russia reported a spike of 771 new coronavirus patients on Thursday, sharpening a dreaded upward curve in cases. It has now confirmed more than 3,500 coronavirus cases.
Think You've Got COVID-19? Here's What Doctors Say About When To Seek Help
Many people can ride the disease out at home, but doctors are getting a better idea of who should seek medical attention and when.
Opinion: The Way The U.S. Beat TB Could Be A Boon In Battling Coronavirus
Tuberculosis is a dangerous infectious disease. The strategies used by wealthy countries to wipe it out within their borders in the 1950s hold lessons for the world.
5 Key Facts Not Explained In White House COVID-19 Projections
The Trump administration's strategy for ending the current wave of coronavirus infections relies on a model that appears to count on several important assumptions. We look at why that matters.