U.K. Steps Up Coronavirus Prevention, But Its Hospitals Have Already Been Strained
The virus pandemic comes at a vulnerable time for the Britain's overburdened public health care system.
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Are U.S. Hospitals Ready?
Here's what it will take for medical facilities across the nation to handle the coming surge of COVID-19 patients.
Ships, Planes And Other Spots Are Getting A 'Deep Clean.' What's That Mean?
There is no universal protocol defining "deep clean" as industries work to eradicate the coronavirus. Instead they are tailoring sanitation efforts in accordance with what makes sense for them.
Insurers Are Covering Far Fewer Drugs Than They Once Were
New research indicates that insurers are covering far fewer drugs than they did a decade ago. The reduction in options can interrupt care and leave people with hard choices at the pharmacy counter.
What U.S. Hospitals Must Do To Prepare For The COVID-19 Surge
Public health experts are trying to figure out if U.S. hospitals are ready for a possible surge of COVID-19 cases. When there are more serious cases than a hospital can handle, more patients die.
Rural Hospitals Brace For Coronavirus
Small-town hospitals are under-equipped to deal with the coronavirus, and administrators warn it's a misperception that people in isolated rural areas are safer from exposure.
As The Pandemic Spreads, Will There Be Enough Ventilators?
In severe cases of COVID-19, as lungs become inflamed, membranes that transfer oxygen into the blood can become blocked. Some hospitalized patients need mechanical breathing support to recover.
Why Even A Huge Medical Stockpile Will Be of Limited Use Against COVID-19
The U. S. has an $8 billion stockpile of emergency medical supplies that is the envy of the world. But the vast collection will be of only limited use in the fight against the new coronavirus.
Flattening A Pandemic's Curve: Why Staying Home Now Can Save Lives
From school closures to event cancellations, the disruptions are real — and vital. It's all to slow the spread of coronavirus, so hospitals don't get so overwhelmed that they can't treat the sickest.
President Trump Declares Coronavirus Crisis A National Emergency
President Trump held a press conference on Friday afternoon declaring a national emergency, as the coronavirus outbreak continued to disrupt daily life and the economy in the United States.