Will Protests Set Off a Second Viral Wave?
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Across the country, mayors, public health experts and other officials worry that even though many protesters are wearing masks, the risk of new coronavirus cases will increase as thousands gather.
May 31st 2020, 7:35 pm
Coronavirus Live Updates: Nations Forge Ahead With Reopenings, as Global Cases Surpass 6 Million
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President Trump postponed the G7 summit set for next month after Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany said she would not attend, citing the pandemic.
May 31st 2020, 6:10 am
Do Runners Need to Wear Masks?
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Some people have taken to yelling (online and off) at people exercising without masks. But does it really matter?
May 30th 2020, 11:16 am
Live World Updates on the Coronavirus Pandemic
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President Trump said the United States would end its relationship with the W.H.O. The Supreme Court rejected a California church’s challenge to attendance limits. And crowd restrictions have put Russia’s beleaguered opposition on the back foot.
May 30th 2020, 6:09 am
Coronavirus Live Updates: Sparring and Schedules Offer Window Into Pandemic’s Partisan Lens
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The White House directly challenges the House’s new rules. President Trump plans to resume in-person fund-raising soon. New York City, Washington and Los Angeles plan to lift some restrictions.
May 29th 2020, 10:05 pm
Scientists Question Major Hydroxychloroquine Study
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Experts demanded verification of data and methods used in a study of drugs to treat Covid-19. The study suggested the drugs might have increased deaths.
May 29th 2020, 8:46 pm
Blaming China for Pandemic, Trump Says U.S. Will Leave the W.H.O.
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America’s decades-long relationship with the organization has been instrumental in improving health around the world.
May 29th 2020, 7:46 pm
It’s Not Whether You Were Exposed to the Virus. It’s How Much.
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The pathogen is proving a familiar adage: The dose makes the poison.
May 29th 2020, 4:14 pm
Testing Is Key to Beating Coronavirus, Right? Japan Has Other Ideas
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The country has reported fewer deaths than other major nations and ended a state of emergency even while maintaining a low testing rate.
May 29th 2020, 3:32 pm
Scientists Question Validity of Major Hydroxychloroquine Study
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Experts are demanding verification of data and methods used in a study of malaria drugs used to treat Covid-19. The study suggested the drugs may have increased deaths.
May 29th 2020, 10:25 am
The Birds Are Not on Lockdown, and More People Are Watching Them
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Bird-watching has surged in popularity during the pandemic. It’s easy to start, and you can do it anywhere — even from inside, and even in urban spaces.
May 29th 2020, 5:23 am
C.D.C. Suggests Big Changes to Offices: Temperature Checks and Desk Shields
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If followed, the guidelines would transform the everyday experience of employees across the country, from executives to clerical workers.
May 28th 2020, 8:04 pm
Coronavirus News in USA: Live Updates
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Masks become a flash point for businesses, with many requiring them — and a few banning them. Cases are still rising in Wisconsin, where a court overturned the governor’s stay-at-home order. About 1 in 4 American workers have filed for unemployment since March.
May 28th 2020, 7:18 pm
Temperature Checks and Desk Shields: C.D.C. Suggests Big Changes to Offices
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If followed, the guidelines would transform the everyday experience of employees across the country, from executives to clerical workers.
May 28th 2020, 5:48 pm
When a Close Friend Has Doubts About Vaccinations
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Health experts offer ways to approach the charged topic when speaking with people you care about.
May 28th 2020, 5:48 pm
Margaret Maughan, Medal-Winning Wheelchair Athlete, Dies at 91
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Paralyzed from the waist down, she won gold in archery and swimming at the first Paralympic Games in 1960 and became an advocate of sports as therapy.
May 28th 2020, 4:33 pm
Coronavirus Live Updates: Testing in the U.S. Becomes Major Campaign Issue
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Testing becomes a campaign issue: President Trump would leave it to the states, while Joseph R. Biden Jr. said he would create a national program. Even the hardest-hit cities are far from herd immunity.
May 28th 2020, 9:11 am
‘It’s Too Late’: In Sprawling Indonesia, Coronavirus Surges
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A random sampling of thousands found that one in 10 had antibodies for the coronavirus, an alarming glimpse at what could be runaway transmission.
May 28th 2020, 8:12 am
Coronavirus Globally: Live Coverage
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A fire tore through a Covid-19 ward in Bangladesh, killing five. And scientists are revising the timeline of when the virus reached Europe and the United States.
May 28th 2020, 6:25 am
‘We Loved Each Other’: Fauci Recalls Larry Kramer, Friend and Nemesis
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In public, the activist berated the infectious disease expert for federal inaction on AIDS. But their affection lasted decades and changed the course of the epidemic.
May 27th 2020, 9:52 pm
Coronavirus Live Updates: Four Months After First Case, U.S. Death Toll Passes 100,000
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Scientists are revising the timeline of how the virus spread. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos said she would direct public school districts to share federal aid with private schools.
May 27th 2020, 9:52 pm
Is Takeout and Delivery Food Safe?
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Yes, if you follow some common-sense guidelines. Here are some answers from health experts.
May 27th 2020, 6:35 pm
Coronavirus Epidemics Began Later Than Believed, Study Concludes
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In Washington State and Italy, the first confirmed cases were not linked to the outbreaks that followed, the analysis found. The epidemics were seeded later.
May 27th 2020, 5:50 pm
Coronavirus Isn’t Keeping Florida Crowds From SpaceX Launch
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Many beachside hotels along the state’s Space Coast were already at full capacity before Wednesday’s scheduled launch, a local tourism executive said.
May 27th 2020, 4:50 pm
Experts Fear Increase in Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders
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New and expecting moms are facing pandemic-related fears on top of social isolation.
May 27th 2020, 12:03 pm
Big Pharmacy Chains Also Fed the Opioid Epidemic, Court Filing Says
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New details emerge in a lawsuit asserting that chains including CVS, Rite Aid and Walgreens sold millions of pills in small towns but rarely flagged suspicious orders to authorities.
May 27th 2020, 7:25 am
Coronavirus Live Updates: As Renter Protections End, Worry Over an ‘Avalanche of Evictions’
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For renters who’ve survived financially with help from the government and laws barring eviction, time is running out. Despite analysts’ forecasts, investors keep pushing the stock market higher.
May 27th 2020, 7:25 am
They Evoke Darth Vader, but These Masks May Save Your Doctor’s Life
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With medical masks in short supply, several hospitals have turned to industrial models. They get rave reviews and are allowed by the F.D.A., but the Trump administration has no plans to encourage distribution or production.
May 27th 2020, 7:25 am
Live Coronavirus Updates
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El Salvador’s president says he takes hydroxychloroquine. China’s young workers are struggling to find jobs. Indonesia’s leader said he would deploy troops and police officers to help slow the virus.
May 27th 2020, 4:08 am
After Crowding at Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri Officials Urge Quarantine
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“It’s irresponsible and dangerous to engage in such high risk behavior just to have some fun over the extended holiday weekend,” said the mayor of St. Louis.
May 26th 2020, 3:45 pm
Could All Those ‘Quarantinis’ Lead to Drinking Problems?
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Addiction specialists said it was possible for people who are drinking heavily and consistently during the coronavirus pandemic to develop a problem they did not have before.
May 26th 2020, 2:30 pm
When Couples Fight About Virus Risks
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Should the kids use a public bathroom? Is bike riding with friends allowed? Here’s how to deal with a new kind of parenting disagreement.
May 26th 2020, 11:59 am
Here’s How Wuhan Tested 6.5 Million for Coronavirus in Days
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The Wuhan government is close to completing its citywide testing drive. Thousands of medical and other workers were mobilized in a feat that some health experts and residents questioned.
May 26th 2020, 7:26 am
A Virus-Hunter Falls Prey to a Virus He Underestimated
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Peter Piot, 71, one of the giants of Ebola and AIDS research, is still battling a coronavirus infection that hit him “like a bus” in March.
May 26th 2020, 7:26 am
Coronavirus Live Updates: As Meatpacking Plants Reopen, Data on Ill Workers Is Elusive
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Mixed messages have left many workers and their communities in the dark about the extent of the spread of the coronavirus. Crime is down in many U.S. cities during the pandemic.
May 26th 2020, 7:26 am
China's Coronavirus Tracking Apps Stir Privacy Fears as They Linger
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With the disease there mostly under control, officials are looking for new uses for the government software that’s now on many phones.
May 26th 2020, 5:55 am
Latest Coronavirus News and Analysis
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A key adviser to Prime Minister Boris Johnson created a furor after traveling in violation of the government’s rules. And the W.H.O. halted trials of hydroxychloroquine, citing safety concerns.
May 26th 2020, 4:38 am
Trump Administration Coronavirus Testing Strategy Draws Concerns: 'This Isn't the Hunger Games'
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The Trump administration’s report to Congress sees states taking responsibility for coronavirus testing with federal guidance.
May 25th 2020, 3:17 pm
Fear of Covid Leads Other Patients to Decline Critical Treatment
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Psychologists say anxiety and uncertainty prompt irrational decisions — like turning down a transplant when an organ becomes available.
May 25th 2020, 11:30 am
Coronavirus Pandemic: Live World News Updates
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Americans took a varied approach to the holiday weekend, with crowded pool parties in some places and shuttered beaches in others. The U.S. banned travelers from Brazil, and India restored domestic flights.
May 25th 2020, 9:44 am
Coronavirus Live: Updates From Around the Globe
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The U.S. banned travelers from Brazil and India restored domestic flights. And President Trump caused outrage by playing golf as the death toll in America neared 100,000.
May 25th 2020, 5:26 am
You’re Getting Used to Masks. Will You Wear a Face Shield?
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The clear plastic guards may be easier to wear, disinfect and reuse than cloth or surgical face coverings, although they don’t entirely replace the need for masks.
May 24th 2020, 12:49 pm
Live Coronavirus News: World Updates
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U.S. governors and Trump advisers will appear on the Sunday talk shows, as states move to reopen and the national death toll approaches 100,000.
May 24th 2020, 5:40 am
Is It Time to Stop Clapping for Health Care Workers? An Organizer Thinks So
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“To maintain the positive impact that it’s had so far, it’s best to stop at its peak,” said Annemarie Plas, who started #ClapForOurCarers.
May 24th 2020, 3:28 am
Black Coronavirus Patients Land in Hospitals More Often, Study Finds
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Compared to white or Hispanic patients, black patients seeking care have more advanced cases of Covid-19, researchers reported.
May 23rd 2020, 6:41 pm
Federal Scientists Finally Publish Remdesivir Data
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A clinical trial led to the authorization of the only drug shown to work in Covid-19 patients. But until now, few experts had seen the numbers.
May 23rd 2020, 3:24 pm
Moderna Vaccine Trial: How Upbeat Coronavirus News Fueled a Stock Surge
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The desperate hunt for treatments and vaccines has changed how researchers, regulators, drug companies like Moderna, investors and journalists do their jobs.
May 23rd 2020, 1:22 pm
Live Coronavirus Updates: As U.S. Nears 100,00 Deaths, Trump Disputes the Toll
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Some are calling for an end to the weekly applause for health care workers in Britain. And Brazil overtakes Russia in the number of confirmed virus cases.
May 23rd 2020, 9:31 am
US Coronavirus Toll Approaches 100,000 Deaths
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Some are calling for an end to the weekly applause for health care workers in Britain. And Brazil overtakes Russia in the number of confirmed virus cases.
May 23rd 2020, 8:16 am
Uncertain Results in Study of Convalescent Serum for Covid-19
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Do antibodies from patients who have recovered actually help those struggling with the disease? It’s not certain, a study finds.
May 23rd 2020, 4:27 am
Mass Firing on Zoom Is Latest Sign of Weight Watchers Unrest
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The company, which has broadened its focus to wellness and is now known as WW, let go of a large number of workers during simultaneous video conferences.
May 22nd 2020, 8:22 pm
Coronavirus Does Not Spread Easily on Surfaces, C.D.C. Says
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If you’re worried about wiping down grocery bags or disinfecting mailed packages, this C.D.C. guidance might bring some relief. It’s not new information; the agency has been saying this for months.
May 22nd 2020, 7:03 pm
Employers Grapple With Question as They Reopen: To Test or Not to Test?
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Amazon and other companies are planning to test workers for the coronavirus. But there is little federal guidance, and some fear it could lead to a false sense of security.
May 22nd 2020, 7:03 pm
Coronavirus Vaccine Shows Promising Early Results in China
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A trial with 108 participants suggests the vaccine is safe and may be moderately effective. But experts noted that the approach has failed in the past.
May 22nd 2020, 4:12 pm
Coronavirus Live Updates: Trump Calls Houses of Worship ‘Essential Services’ and Urges Reopening
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and several state health departments have come under fire for mixing two types of virus tests. Many traditional Memorial Day events have been canceled or replaced with socially distant alternatives.
May 22nd 2020, 2:12 pm
How to Improve and Protect Nursing Homes From Outbreaks
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More than a third of America’s Covid-19 deaths can be traced back to these facilities. Experts suggest several ways to make them safer.
May 22nd 2020, 12:42 pm
Malaria Drug Taken by Trump Is Tied to Increased Risk of Heart Problems and Death in New Study
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The drugs did not help coronavirus patients, and should not be used outside clinical trials, researchers said.
May 22nd 2020, 12:28 pm
Polio and Measles Could Surge After Disruption of Vaccine Programs
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A new study of 129 countries found that the interruption of inoculation efforts could put 80 million babies at risk of getting deadly, preventable diseases.
May 22nd 2020, 11:28 am
Coronavirus Global News Tracker: Live Updates
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Observance of the Muslim holiday is complicated by lockdowns. Amid pomp and propaganda at China’s National People’s Congress in Beijing, the pandemic is weighing on efforts to restart the economy. Britain said it would quarantine everyone flying into the country.
May 22nd 2020, 7:26 am
China Abandons Growth Target for Year as Coronavirus Disrupts Economy
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Beijing broke with precedent in abandoning an annual growth target for 2020, a sign of the difficulties of restarting its economy amid the coronavirus pandemic.
May 22nd 2020, 7:26 am
Live Coronavirus News
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The visit came a day after he threatened to withhold federal funds from the state. Imposing restrictions in the U.S. even a week earlier could have saved thousands of lives, researchers found.
May 21st 2020, 8:03 pm
Prominent Scientists Denounce End to Coronavirus Grant
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A group of 77 Nobel laureates wants the U.S. government to review a grant cancellation for research in China directly related to preventing pandemics.
May 21st 2020, 8:03 pm
$1.2 Billion From U.S. to Drugmaker to Pursue Coronavirus Vaccine
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The Trump administration announced a grant to AstraZeneca, which has licensed a potential vaccine that is in trials by Oxford University.
May 21st 2020, 7:15 pm
How to Protect Kids’ Ears From Constant Headphone Use
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Volume is not the only measure to consider. Duration also contributes to damage to our kids’ ears.
May 21st 2020, 11:40 am
These Labs Rushed to Test for Coronavirus. They Had Few Takers.
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The fragmented U.S. health care system has hampered efforts to expand coronavirus testing, by making it difficult for hospitals to switch to new labs with ample capacity.
May 21st 2020, 9:08 am
Coronavirus Live Updates: Delay in Lockdown Led to at Least 36,000 More Deaths, Models Find
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Imposing restrictions even a week earlier could have saved lives, researchers found. The weekly total of unemployment claims comes out this morning, and a Census Bureau household survey suggests the income loss is widespread.
May 21st 2020, 7:38 am
Coronavirus Live News Tracker
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Warning of a potential “big explosion” in cases, China is locking down one region even as it opens others. Elsewhere, the virus and natural disasters have dealt a one-two punch.
May 21st 2020, 6:22 am
New Coronavirus Outbreaks Push China to Impose Wuhan-Style Lockdown in the Northeast
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Infections in the northeast have led officials to sequester hundreds of thousands at home. “China doesn’t want to take any chances,” one expert said.
May 21st 2020, 3:03 am
Trump’s Vaccine Chief Has Vast Ties to Drug Industry, Posing Possible Conflicts
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Moncef Slaoui, a former pharmaceutical executive, is now overseeing the U.S. initiative to development coronavirus treatments and vaccines. His financial interests and corporate roles have come under scrutiny.
May 20th 2020, 10:45 pm
Child Vaccinations Plummet 63 Percent, a New Hurdle for N.Y.C. Schools
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Parents have hesitated to take children to doctors’ offices, but students will have to meet immunization requirements to attend school in the fall.
May 20th 2020, 9:15 pm
Health Agencies Offer Tips on Sex During the Pandemic
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Countries around the world are taking different approaches as they give guidelines on reopening — from work to play.
May 20th 2020, 9:15 pm
Live Coronavirus News Updates and Analysis
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The C.D.C. quietly released more guidance for reopening. Trump threatened to withhold federal funds from Michigan for expanding mail-in voting. Hundreds of migrant children have been deported during the pandemic.
May 20th 2020, 4:30 pm
A New Entry in the Race for a Coronavirus Vaccine: Hope
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Scientists are increasingly optimistic that a vaccine can be produced in record time. But getting it manufactured and distributed will pose huge challenges.
May 20th 2020, 3:29 pm
Coronavirus Live Updates: All 50 States Have Begun to Reopen
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The C.D.C. quietly released more guidance for reopening. Trump threatened to withhold federal funds from Michigan for expanding mail-in voting. Hundreds of migrant children have been deported during the pandemic.
May 20th 2020, 3:29 pm
After Coronavirus, Office Workers Might Face Unexpected Health Threats
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Stagnant plumbing systems in emptied commercial buildings could put returning employees at risk of Legionnaire’s and other illnesses.
May 20th 2020, 1:57 pm
Prototype Vaccines Protect Monkeys From Coronavirus
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A series of animal experiments may point the way to an effective human vaccine, scientists said.
May 20th 2020, 10:57 am
Hospitals Move Into Next Phase as New York Passes Viral Peak
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A sharp drop in coronavirus patients was “like someone turned off the hose,” one doctor said. But the city’s health system faces challenges ahead.
May 20th 2020, 7:11 am
A Visual Dispatch From One of the World’s Most Remote Islands
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The inhabitants of Tristan da Cunha, which sits in the remote waters of the South Atlantic, are insulated from the coronavirus by an immense moat.
May 20th 2020, 6:41 am
A Sudden Coronavirus Surge Brought Out Singapore’s Dark Side
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The pandemic seemed to pass over the city-state. Then the government was blindsided by an outbreak among poor migrant workers in packed dormitories.
May 20th 2020, 5:40 am
W.H.O. Members Reject Trump’s Demands but Agree to Study Its Virus Response
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The outcome left the United States isolated as officials from China, Russia and the European Union chided Mr. Trump over his heated threats.
May 20th 2020, 1:05 am
Johnson & Johnson to End Talc-Based Baby Powder Sales in North America
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The company has faced thousands of lawsuits from cancer patients who claim that its talc was contaminated with asbestos, a known carcinogen, and that the company knew of the risks.
May 19th 2020, 5:30 pm
Live Coronavirus News: Full Analysis
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President Trump escalated his attacks on the W.H.O. He also said he was taking hydroxychloroquine, an unproven drug against the coronavirus, as a preventive measure. Colleges looked for ways to reopen safely in the fall.
May 19th 2020, 4:57 pm
Coronavirus Live Updates: Mnuchin Warns of ‘Permanent Damage’ to Economy if Lockdowns Persist
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President Trump escalated his attacks on the W.H.O. He also said he was taking hydroxychloroquine, an unproven drug against the coronavirus, as a preventive measure. Colleges looked for ways to reopen safely in the fall.
May 19th 2020, 3:58 pm
Myanmar Raids Reveal New Production of a Killer Drug
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After dominating the global methamphetamine trade, crime syndicates in Myanmar are starting to make fentanyl, the drug that has fueled the U.S. opioid crisis.
May 19th 2020, 12:12 pm
How Bike Share Programs Might Make Cycling Safer
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Bicycle-car accidents decreased after a bike share program was introduced in Philadelphia.
May 19th 2020, 9:37 am
A.C.L.U. Warns Against Fever-Screening Tools for Coronavirus
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A report by the civil liberties group contends that reliance on thermal cameras and temperature-sensing guns to resume work at factories and offices and to encourage travel is flawed and intrusive.
May 19th 2020, 8:07 am
Is the Pandemic Sparking Suicide?
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Psychiatrists are confronted with an urgent natural experiment, and the outcome is far from predictable.
May 19th 2020, 5:35 am
What to Know About Hydroxychloroquine
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Here are the facts on hydroxychloroquine, which the president has promoted to fight Covid-19 despite warnings from the F.D.A. that it can cause heart problems.
May 19th 2020, 1:18 am
Vaccinations Fall to Alarming Rates, C.D.C. Study Shows
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In Michigan, fewer than half of infants 5 months or younger are up to date on their vaccinations, which may allow for outbreaks in diseases like measles.
May 18th 2020, 8:17 pm
U.S.-China Feud Over Coronavirus Erupts at World Health Assembly
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China’s president pledged $2 billion to fight the virus, a move the U.S. criticized as an effort to head off scrutiny of its handling of the pandemic.
May 18th 2020, 7:47 pm
Coronavirus Contact Tracing Jobs Are on the Rise
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Tens of thousands of people across the United States have applied for the job of cold-calling strangers who may have been exposed to Covid-19. Here’s what it’s like.
May 18th 2020, 12:26 pm
Coronavirus Vaccine Trial by Moderna Shows Promising Early Results
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The company said its preliminary test in 8 healthy volunteers was safe. It is on an accelerated timetable to begin a larger human trial soon.
May 18th 2020, 8:32 am
Coronavirus Live Updates: U.S.-China Tensions Threaten to Dominate W.H.O. Meeting
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President Xi Jinping of China defended his country’s handling of the outbreak. Today is the deadline for public companies in the U.S. to decide whether to return PPP loans.
May 18th 2020, 7:19 am
The Joy of Jogging Very, Very Slowly
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It’s a great day for the race. The human race. At an infinitesimal pace.
May 18th 2020, 5:49 am
Canadian Snowbirds Jet Crashes During Tribute to Coronavirus Workers
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Another member of the military was injured, the authorities said. The jet crashed into a house in Kamloops, British Columbia.
May 18th 2020, 1:13 am
‘Straight-Up Fire’ in His Veins: Teen Battles New Coronavirus Syndrome
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Jack McMorrow, 14, awoke in agony, with heart failure. His case may help doctors understand a frightening new affliction in children linked to the coronavirus.
May 17th 2020, 7:41 pm
‘Straight-Up Fire’ in His Veins: Teen Battles New Covid Syndrome
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Jack McMorrow, 14, awoke in agony, with heart failure. His case may help doctors understand a frightening new affliction in children linked to the coronavirus.
May 17th 2020, 5:41 pm
Live Coronavirus News: Full Analysis and Updates
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Former President Barack Obama criticized the pandemic response of the nation’s current leaders: “A lot of them aren’t even pretending to be in charge.”
May 17th 2020, 12:36 pm
In the Shadows of America’s Smokestacks, Virus Is One More Deadly Risk
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Nationwide, poor communities are exposed to much more air pollution than wealthier ones. Scientists are racing to understand what role this may play in Covid-19.
May 17th 2020, 10:35 am
How France Lost the Weapons to Fight a Pandemic
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The French once thought of medical gear, like fighter jets, as a national security asset that had to be made at home. But cuts and outsourcing have left them scrambling for masks, tests and even pain pills.
