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Visitors to the New York Department of Labor are turned away at the door by personnel because of closures over coronavirus concerns in New York on March 18. New York state began offering job protections for those required, or cautioned, to self-isolate or

From Rent Freezes To Liquor Buybacks: How States Are Helping People Cope

5:00am June 10, 2020

With limited resources themselves, states are having to get creative helping residents deal with the COVID-19 economic slowdown. But how much help you can get depends on where you live.

With access to medical care limited during the pandemic, patients in countries where abortion is legal, such as Colombia, the United Kingdom and the United States, are turning to telemedicine for a prescription for drugs like mifeprostone and misoprostol

Lockdown Limits Access To Legal Abortion in Colombia. Telemedicine Is Now An Option

1:57pm June 08, 2020

by Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

The pandemic has caused some abortion providers to close and made it more difficult for citizens to go out. Clinics are looking for alternatives.

Elevator safety measures that take COVID-19 into account are posted at Cambridge Discovery Park, a life sciences office development in Cambridge, Mass.

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The Office Elevator In COVID-19 Times: Experts Weigh In On Safer Ups And Downs

12:03pm June 08, 2020

by Lauren Weber

As more and more people filter back to the workplace, many face a tiny space that can create a large logjam: the elevator. Even the lobby is fraught with coronavirus questions. We have answers.

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Experts Say Police Use Of Tear Gas Is 'Irresponsible' Amid Pandemic

6:14pm June 07, 2020

by Will Stone

Researchers say police should not be using tear gas or pepper spray against protesters: They make people cough droplets and damage the airways in ways that will make people sicker from COVID-19.

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The artist Celos paints a mural in downtown Los Angeles on May 30, 2020 in protest against the killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis.

Beyond Protests: 5 More Ways To Channel Anger Into Action To Fight Racism

7:00am June 07, 2020

by Allison Aubrey

Social justice advocates and psychologists point to a range of strategies to promote racial justice, including using your creative energy and talents. Political engagement and self-care help, too.

Police officers fire rubber bullets May 29 during a Los Angeles protest over the death of George Floyd.

From 'Flash Bangs' To 'Rubber' Bullets: The Very Real Risks of 'Riot Control Agents'

12:31pm June 06, 2020

Protesters against systemic racism and police brutality have been met with an arsenal of 'less than lethal' weapons which can still seriously injure, sicken, and sometimes kill.

Routine physical exams once involved fewer gloves, masks and other safety measures. Today, doctors' offices and hospitals are taking many more precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Is It Safe Yet To Get Your Physical Or A Dental Checkup?

12:36pm June 03, 2020

by Alan Yu

Most preventive medical care that can't be handled via telehealth has taken a back seat in recent months, but that's starting to change. Here's what to ask when you schedule an in-person appointment.

Insomnia has become even more common, sleep specialists say, with the rise of "collective social anxiety."

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How To Get Sleep In Uneasy Times

2:51pm June 02, 2020

by Patti Neighmond

Many people are struggling with insomnia like never before. Specialists explain why these times put an extra strain on our ability to get needed rest — and what to do about it.

Doctor Answers Listener Questions About The Latest Information On The Pandemic

9:37pm May 29, 2020

Dr. Ashish Jha, director of the Harvard Global Health Institute, answers listener questions about immunity, the probability for another pandemic and the latest information on the coronavirus.

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How To Keep Friends Close While Socially Distancing

5:14am May 29, 2020

Writer, podcaster, and digital strategist Aminatou Sow answers listener questions about maintaining friendships in the ear of social distancing.

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