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COVID-19 Will Kill More People Worldwide Due to Water Shortages
You can’t wash the virus off your hands if you don’t have water.
Pipelines Are Still Being Built as the Rest of the Economy Shuts Down
Pipeline construction isn't "essential," but it persists amid COVID-19.
New York State Pays Up to 15 Times the Normal Prices for Medical Equipment
State laws against price gouging generally don’t apply to government purchases.
Fauci and Most Americans Want Federal “Stay Home” Order, But Trump Refuses
Three-quarters of Americans want Trump to issue out a national quarantine order.
NYC Nurses Demand Protective Gear as COVID-19 Death Toll Skyrockets
Nurses are protesting one of the nation’s largest hospital chains for its “lack of preparedness.”
Right-Wing Austerity Set New Orleans Up to Be a Coronavirus Disaster Zone
Louisiana law bans cities like New Orleans from raising the minimum wage and requiring paid sick leave for workers.
How Do People Living in a Food Desert Feed Themselves Amid a Pandemic?
Many people who lack a car also lack internet access, so ordering food online is not an option.
We Are Facing a Resurgence of Sexually Transmitted Infections Amid the Pandemic
Decreased federal funding for STI prevention started the problem. Current medical resource shortages will make it worse.
Pandemic Highlights India’s Class Divide as 1.3 Billion Lock Down
More than 80 percent of India’s workforce is informal, with most living off daily wages often less than $2 or $3 a day.
Trump Backs Pharma Company’s Exclusive Patent on Possible COVID-19 Treatment
Trump has responded to the pandemic by rewarding pharmaceutical corporations like Gilead Sciences.