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New Poll Shows Nearly 90 Percent of Democratic Voters Support Medicare for All
The poll has stirred fresh calls for presumptive nominee Joe Biden to end his opposition to universal health care.
Reopening Economies Will Worsen the Spread of COVID-19 Through the Rural South
Rural residents will be increasingly exposed to the virus if they are forced to resume commutes to jobs in urban areas.
Disinfectant Manufacturers Warn Consumers Not to Heed Trump’s “Injection” Remark
The president has misinformed the American public, on several occasions, about subjects relevant to coronavirus.
Infectious Disease Expert Warns Against Reopening States Too Soon
Increased testing is critical for the whole country. But where are the tests?
We Must Hire More Contact Tracers to Stop COVID, Global Health Doctor Says
Contact tracing -- discovering who infected patients have been in contact with so they can get tested -- is essential.
Obama Criticizes Trump’s Lack of a “Coherent National Plan” as COVID Deaths Rise
President Trump's inconsistent COVID-19 strategy appears designed to give himself all the credit but none of the blame.
Federal Doctor Was Fired for Resisting Trump’s Promotion of Untested Treatments
Scientist and vaccine expert Rick Bright said he resisted efforts to provide an unproven drug on demand to the public.
Before COVID-19, Big Pharma Was Neglecting Vaccine and Antiviral Research
Coronavirus is an opportunity to rake in public funding and turn out massive profits with few financial risks.
Amid Hunger Crisis in Africa, Some Countries Face COVID-19 Without Ventilators
The number of COVID-19 cases in Africa could rise to 10 million in the next three to six months.
Trump Dismisses New Study on Danger and Ineffectiveness of Hydroxychloroquine
A study involving patients at VA hospitals found 28 percent of those treated with hydroxychloroquine ended up dying.