Nearly 30% of excess deaths in New York state not related to coronavirus pandemic, says study
Either there are additional deaths caused by COVID-19 that are not recognized or there are non-COVID-19 causes, resulting from less routine diagnosis and treatment of other conditions
Apr 27, 2020
Coronavirus could trigger hunger pandemic and push 265 million to the brink of starvation, warns UN report
According to experts, at 135 million, the number of people in food crisis or worse in 2019 was the highest in the four years of the existence of the Global Report on Food Crises. This is expected to hit 265 million in 2020
Apr 22, 2020
US officials at WHO gave Trump 'real-time information' on coronavirus, report undercuts White House claims
The presence of 17 US officials at the World Health Organization discredits US President Donald Trump’s accusations that the WHO failed to communicate the extent of COVID-19’s threat
Apr 21, 2020
US weakens rules on mercury emission from coal plants amid study linking air pollution to COVID-19 death risk
The US Environmental Protection Agency has said that it is not appropriate and necessary to regulate mercury and other hazardous air pollutants emissions from coal- and oil-fired power plants
Apr 21, 2020
US must conduct 1.5M tests every day if it wants to come out of lockdown, warn experts
20% of those tested for COVID-19 in the US get positive results and WHO has said that to reopen, it should be 3%-12%
Apr 20, 2020
With Trump issuing phase-wise guidelines to reopen the US, here's where each state stands amid lockdown
President Trump's plan puts the onus on governors to decide how to restart the economies in their states
Apr 17, 2020
Trump says US is probing claims that COVID-19 originated from Wuhan lab: 'We're doing a thorough examination'
Many scientists have, however, said that their 'analyses clearly show that SARS-CoV-2 is not a laboratory construct or a purposefully manipulated virus'
Apr 16, 2020
Increased access to personal data might compromise privacy during coronavirus, but it may be necessary: Experts
As businesses increasingly mine data about consumers, Americans are concerned about preserving their privacy when it comes to their personal information and behavior
Apr 12, 2020
US and China-funded scientists in Wuhan lab studied coronavirus in bats for 5 years, and found lethal strains
There have been allegations that the SARS-COV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, escaped from a lab in Wuhan and many scientists have rubbished these rumors
Apr 12, 2020
Stop gun violence, hospitals need beds for coronavirus patients, Pennsylvania doctor begs Americans
Gunshot victims are now fighting for space and resources inside America's ICUs that are overcrowded with coronavirus patients
Apr 10, 2020
Coronavirus: Anthony Fauci calls for ban on wet markets to prevent future outbreaks of diseases from animals
He says it boggles his mind why such markets are still open when there are so many diseases that have emanated out of 'unusual human-animal interface'
Apr 7, 2020
New York medical students' graduations fast-tracked so they can head to the front line in coronavirus war
Governor Andrew Cuomo will sign an executive order to allow medical students who were slated to graduate this spring to begin practicing now
Apr 6, 2020
Malaysia tells women to stop nagging husbands, wear makeup while in lockdown, issues apology after backlash
In Facebook posts, the women’s ministry had offered 'tips' on how wives should behave at home while the restrictions were in place. The posts have now been removed
Apr 1, 2020
Coronavirus: Navy ship Comfort, last stationed in NY after 9/11, docks in city to ease pressure on hospitals
But a large number of people gathered to watch the arrival of the ship ignoring coronavirus social distancing restrictions
Mar 31, 2020
Coronavirus: Wuhan death toll could be in tens of thousands, far higher than the official 2,547, claims report
As of March 29, Hubei had reported 67,801 cases of confirmed infections, including 50,006 in Wuhan
Mar 30, 2020
Coronavirus: Two pregnant NY women go undetected till after birth, expose more than 30 hospital staff to disease
Data indicate that healthcare workers are a vulnerable population as it relates to viral transmission risk. This is undoubtedly due to their increased exposure to COVID-19 positive patients
Mar 30, 2020
Coronavirus: US Military only has 'few thousand' hospital beds while study suggests New York alone could need 140k
US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said the US military is great at planning and logistics when it comes to supporting civilian authorities but has 'limited capacity' in terms of hospitals
Mar 27, 2020
Kentucky youth who attended ‘coronavirus party’ diagnosed with COVID-19
As of March 24, Kentucky has reported 163 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and four in the state have died from the virus
Mar 25, 2020
Coronavirus pandemic: Trump asks Americans to avoid groups over 10 for 15 days in new guidelines
Applicable for 15 days, it asks the young and healthy to engage in schooling from home when possible, avoid discretionary travel and eating and drinking at bars, restaurants and public food courts
Mar 17, 2020
Coronavirus: Chinese teen with cerebral palsy dies alone at home after family is taken away and quarantined
According to reports, an investigation has been launched into the death of the 17-year-old
Jan 31, 2020