Family Struggles To Find Hospital Bed As Philippines Faces Severe Pandemic Surge
The Philippines is facing a massive health crisis, as the number of coronavirus cases surges and COVID-19 patients scramble to find hospital beds.
Global Health
WHO Film Festival: Starring Matchsticks As Burnt Out Health Workers
"Phosphôros," made in El Salvador, is on the shortlist for a World Health Organization short film competition. Winners will be named May 13. Until then, the public can tune in — and weigh in.
India Is Counting Thousands Of Daily COVID Deaths. How Many Is It Missing?
Scientists, funeral directors and survivors say the real numbers of infections and deaths in India may be many times more than the reported figures.
Coronavirus FAQ: Is It A Big Deal If I Skip Or Delay 2nd Dose Of My COVID Vaccine?
Some folks are taking their first vaccine dose in a two-dose regimen, then deciding to skip the second one altogether. Or maybe to delay it longer than suggested. Is this a bad idea?
U.S. Will Impose New Ban On Travel From India As Coronavirus Rages
The travel ban is being imposed due to "extraordinarily high COVID-19 caseloads and multiple variants circulating" in India, the White House says.
The U.N. Takes Aim At A 'Silent Epidemic' — Drowning
This week, in the middle of a pandemic, the United Nations took a stand about an issue that has nothing to do with disease but is one of the top causes of death for children ages 5 to 14.
News Brief: India's COVID-19 Surge, Religious Stampede, Kamala Harris' Role
The death toll in the pandemic continues to rise in India. Dozens of people have died in a stampede in Israel. Examining Kamala Harris's role in these first 100 days of the Biden administration.
India's Real Death Toll May Be Many Times Higher Than The Official Count
Many Indians are dying without COVID-19 tests or medical care. Crematoriums are overwhelmed, and scientists say India's real death toll may be many times higher than the official government count.
Athletes At Tokyo Olympics To Be Tested Daily For Coronavirus, Officials Say
The games, already delayed by a year due to COVID-19, are set to begin July 23 despite reluctance by many Japanese to go ahead with the Olympics amid the ongoing pandemic.
An Unexpected Pandemic Side Effect In Peru: A Comeback For TB
Before COVID-19 hit, tuberculosis was on its way out in Peru. But COVID-related disruptions to treatments could mean the rise of drug-resistant strains and twice as many deaths.