Hotter Temperatures, Higher Humidity May Reduce Covid-19 Spread
Climate may play key role in SARS-CoV-2 transmission New research adds to the early evidence that...
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Covid-19: FDA Revokes Emergency Authorization for Hydroxychloroquine, Chloroquine
Agency says criteria for EUA no longer met WASHINGTON — Based on a review of information emerging...
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KHN’s ‘What The Health?’: Say What? The Spread Of Coronavirus Confusion
Months into the COVID-19 pandemic, the public seems more confused than ever. And health officials still are not all on the same page; this week the World Health Organization had to walk back an official’s statement about how commonly the virus is spread by people without symptoms. Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times, Paige Winfield Cunningham of The Washington Post and Mary Ellen McIntire of CQ Roll Call join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss this and more. Also, Rovner interviews Michael Mackert, a professor and health communications expert at the University of Texas-Austin, about how health information can best be translated to the public.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Batters A Beloved Bay Area Community Health Care Center
Health clinics in isolated African American communities in the San Francisco Bay Area provide crucial services to neglected populations. But like thousands of other community clinics around the nation, their finances have been wrecked by the pandemic shutdown.
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Worsened ADHD Behaviors Reported for Children During COVID-19
THURSDAY, June 11, 2020 (HealthDay News) — For children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity...
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New Coronavirus Hot Spots Emerge Across South And In California, As Northeast Slows
Nationwide, coronavirus infection numbers are trending down, but several states are seeing upticks, with the heaviest impact falling on communities of color and nursing home residents.
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At Lake Of The Ozarks, It’s (Almost) Business As Usual, Despite The Coronavirus
This popular resort area gained national attention for a viral video showing Memorial Day partiers disregarding guidelines to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Now, with summer looming and at least one COVID-19 case connected to the gathering, it reflects the difficult balance between safety and tourism.
Read MoreExclusive: Nearly 600 — And Counting — US Health Workers Have Died Of COVID-19
The Guardian and KHN release new figures Saturday showing the harsh toll that the pandemic is taking on the front-line health workers.
Read MoreRapid Changes To Health System Spurred By COVID Might Be Here To Stay
The coronavirus pandemic has forced the nation’s doctors and hospitals to reevaluate how they work. At least three major changes may have a lasting impact.
Read MoreMontana’s Tribal Nations Preserve COVID Restrictions To Preserve Their Cultures
Some of Montana’s Native American nations are holding firm on coronavirus protections even as the rest of Montana reopens. They’ve got more at stake, they say, in protecting their elders who preserve their endangered culture.
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‘An Arm And A Leg’: The $7,000 COVID Test And Other Lessons From SEASON-19
“An Arm and a Leg” wraps an all-COVID podcast season with three different perspectives on what the pandemic is costing us — and what might come next.
Read MoreAs COVID Cuts Deadly Path Through Indiana Prisons, Inmates Say Symptoms Ignored
Since the start of the pandemic, prisoners and their families have contradicted state officials about the conditions inside Indiana prisons. Many inmates report they’ve had no way to protect themselves from close contact with other inmates and staff members. They believe contracting the coronavirus is inevitable.
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COVID-19 Took Toll on Mental Health of Chinese Physicians
Physicians saw drop in mood, rise in depression, anxiety symptoms, and fear of workplace violence
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COVID-19 May Drive Increase in Childhood Obesity Rates
MONDAY, June 1, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. childhood obesity rate may increase by 2.4...
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Covid-19: Universal Masking, Even Indoors May Be Needed to Mitigate Spread
Coronavirus droplets may remain airborne for hours indoors Despite nearly 2 million people...
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What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
(Reuters) – Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: Losing...
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What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
(Reuters) – Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: Hospitals...
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U.S. coronavirus deaths top 100,000 as country reopens
By Lisa Shumaker (Reuters) – The novel coronavirus has killed more than 100,000 people in...
Read MoreFor Seniors, COVID-19 Sets Off A Pandemic Of Despair
The guidance to stay sheltered as society slowly reopens wears on older Americans, who have a growing sense of isolation and depression.
Read More‘An Arm And A Leg’: Tips For Surviving COVID With Your Financial Health Intact
After being sick with COVID-19, missing weeks of work and pay, this podcast listener has a great story and some advice for us all.
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