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Community Clinics Fighting Coronavirus Could Soon Lose Federal Funding
Community health centers, often the first public health responders, could lose funding unless Congress acts.
Trump White House Bars Press From Filming or Recording Coronavirus Briefing
Some journalists characterized the press conference as merely a photo-op.
Violations at US Hospitals Reveal They’re Not Ready for Coronavirus
U.S. hospitals are so bad at preventing infections that hospital-acquired infections are a leading cause of death.
US Is Not Prepared for Coronavirus. We Need a Massive Expansion of Health Care.
Without competent leadership and a universal health care system, it is up to us to take action in our communities.
Coronavirus Death Toll Rises in Iran Amid US Sanctions and Government Negligence
Iranian authorities announced new efforts to combat the coronavirus on Sunday.
Patents Are Slowing the Development of a Coronavirus Vaccine
As researchers compete to develop a vaccine, we have no guarantee it will be affordable if it is patented.
Missteps at the CDC Have Set Back Its Ability to Detect Spread of Coronavirus
The CDC designed a flawed test for COVID-19, then took weeks to figure out a fix so state and local labs could use it.
Voters Head to Polls With Anxiety Over Medical Bills as Coronavirus Spreads
Democratic presidential hopefuls slammed President Trump's response to the coronavirus ahead of a crucial primary.
Pence Hates Science. Tasking Him With Coronavirus Response Could Cost Lives.
Mike Pence believes science begins and ends with Jesus. The coronavirus has other ideas.
Climate Crisis Is Increasing the Spread of Infectious Diseases Like Coronavirus
Forced changes in animal migration are bringing humans and animals into closer contact, making outbreaks more likely.