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Trump Shares Tweet Calling CDC, Doctors Liars After Surpassing His 20,000th Lie
In the past 440 days, Trump, on average, has lied to the American people about 23 times per day.
Trump Accused of Burying CDC Warning on Risk Posed by Full School Reopenings
The more people students and staff interact with — and the longer they interact — the greater the risk of COVID spread.
COVID Catch-22: They Got a Big ER Bill Because Hospitals Couldn’t Test for Virus
Some patients have been directed to go to hospital emergency rooms — the most expensive place to get care.
Global Electronic Waste Up 21 Percent in Five Years — Little of It Is Recycled
In 2019, the world generated e-waste equivalent in weight to 350 cruise ships. Only 14.7 percent was recycled.
Anthony Fauci Says He Hasn’t Briefed Trump on COVID In Months
Fauci also disagreed with Trump's recent claim that the virus is “harmless” to 99 percent of those infected.
Epidemiologist Slams Brazil’s COVID Policy as Bolsonaro Tests Positive
Brazil has gone almost two months with no health minister.
No “Revision” of Guidelines for School Reopenings, CDC Director Says
On Thursday, Robert Redfield said the CDC will only be issuing new information to help schools meet existing guidelines.
UN Report Links Disease Outbreaks to Climate Crisis and Industrial Farming
A new United Nations report says humans must lower stress on the natural environment to prevent the next pandemic.
Health Official Says Tulsa’s Spike in COVID Cases Likely Linked to Trump Rally
Despite the spike, the Trump campaign is holding a rally this weekend where masks are “encouraged” but not required.
Fauci Says Trump’s Focus on COVID Deaths Is “False Narrative to Take Comfort In”
Long-term impacts of the disease are unknown, and many asymptomatic patients are showing signs of some lung damage.