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Trump’s Press Secretary Wants Science to Get Out of the Way of School Reopenings
Most Americans don't want kids to return to classrooms yet, according to a poll from earlier this week.
US-Backed Saudi Bombing in Yemen Continues as COVID-19 Spreads
The population, already devastated by the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, faces growing hunger and aid shortages.
Trump Finally Talks to Fauci After Trying and Failing to Publicly Discredit Him
Polling shows Fauci is trusted much more than Trump is by Americans when it comes to coronavirus.
Hospitals Are Suddenly Short of Young Doctors — Because of Trump’s Visa Ban
Doctors treating COVID-19 patients were supposed to be allowed into the U.S, but hundreds have had visas put on hold.
White House Document Shows 18 States in Coronavirus “Red Zone”
Unpublicized recommendations say states should return to stringent control measures.
COVID Information Is Already Disappearing After Trump Shifts Control From CDC
Information on hospital beds and ICU availability was noticeably absent after the change was announced.
Lawmakers Demand Answers After Trump Upends CDC’s COVID-19 Reporting System
The Trump administration has upended a system the CDC has had in place for over a decade.
It’s Time to Shut the Country Down — and Pay People to Stay Home
It will be hard, but the far side of inaction at this juncture is very nearly unthinkable.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp Prohibits Cities From Mandating Masks
A number of studies have shown that wearing masks significantly reduces the chances of spreading coronavirus.
Trump Is Donating Ventilators to Countries That Don’t Need or Can’t Use Them
Public health experts said the donations could go to waste or even risk patients' lives for the sake of a PR stunt.