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Toxic Wildfire Haze Leaves Damage Long After It Clears
The combination of fire season and the pandemic raises questions about heavy smoke exposure.
Trump Falsely Claims COVID Death Toll Is Not So Bad If You Leave Out Blue States
Critics described the remark as a grotesque escalation in rhetoric, devaluing the lives of those living in blue states.
CDC Director: Face Mask “More Guaranteed to Protect” Against COVID Than Vaccine
CDC head Robert Redfield explained there is “clear scientific evidence” that masks work to slow the spread of COVID.
“Let Me Finish My Question” — English Professor Reprimands Trump at Town Hall
Trump falsely claimed that he was protecting coverage for preexisting conditions in answer to Ellesia Blaque's question.
Trump Touts Herd Immunity Approach That Experts Warn Would Kill Millions
At least 195,600 have died in the U.S., and it remains unclear when a safe vaccine will be available to the public.
Empathy Saves Lives as Pandemic Makes Addiction More Dangerous
The solidarity of people looking out for one another is a necessary ingredient to preserving life.
Woodward: Trump Possessed “Specific Knowledge That Could Have Saved Lives”
Woodward said this past February, during which Trump barely acted on COVID, will be debated by historians for decades.
Firefighters Combating Wildfires Are Facing Dangerously Heightened COVID-19 Risk
Protecting the health of firefighters fighting wildfires helps the fight against the pandemic.
Trump Campaign Boots NYT Reporter After She Remarks on Lack of Masks at Rally
Trump bragged about the size of the crowd at the Michigan rally, even though people were “crammed” close together.
Crucial Testing for Child Lead Poisoning Has Plummeted During Pandemic
In areas with historically high rates of lead poisoning, the slide has been the most dramatic.