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Giuliani Brags “Celebrity” Status Helped Him Get Trump’s Special COVID Treatment
The treatment plan is so scarce that some hospitals have had “lotteries” to determine which patients can get them.
Hunger Pandemic Will Surpass COVID Impact, Warns World Food Programme
The world’s largest humanitarian organization dealing with hunger and food security has won the Nobel Peace Prize.
Some Countries May Not Have COVID Vaccine Until 2022 as Richer Ones Hoard Supply
A growing movement is calling for the suspension of intellectual property rights to expand access.
Trump Backs Herd Immunity and Calls Millions Contracting COVID “Terrific”
Most health experts agree herd immunity is a dangerous method to combat COVID-19 and would result in many more deaths.
A New Trump Proposal Threatens Insurance Coverage Through HealthCare.gov
If finalized, the rule would encourage privatization of core functions of health insurance marketplaces.
Primary Care Practices Are Shutting Down Amid the COVID-Induced Economic Crisis
Patients are ultimately paying the price as care is reduced in areas already short on primary care doctors.
States With Lax COVID-19 Restrictions Are Spreading the Virus to Their Neighbors
The lack of COVID-19 national standards have likely hampered efforts to stop the spread of the virus.
Centuries of Inequality in the US Laid the Groundwork for COVID-19 Devastation
Dr. Paul Farmer says the devastating U.S. death toll reflects decades of underinvestment and centuries of inequality.
As Thanksgiving COVID Cases Materialize, CDC Urges Against Christmas Travel
“The safest thing to do is to postpone holiday travel and stay home,” the head of the CDC's travel branch said.
Biden Hires Fauci and Asks US to Wear Masks for His First 100 Days in Office
Fauci has already provided the president-elect with advice regarding his mask-wearing initiative.