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Blood Drives — and Donors — Fall Off as Coronavirus Worries Grow
As of Thursday afternoon, 17 percent of centers tracked by America’s Blood Centers had a supply of one day or less.
Fox News Is Spreading Trump’s Coronavirus Lies Faster Than the Disease Itself
Steer clear of MAGA hats: They're being told the whole thing is a hoax, and their leader's got it under control.
Unions Helped Stop the Spread of Ebola. They’re Trying Again With Coronavirus.
This isn’t the first time working people have used their collective power to slow the spread of an infectious disease.
Community Clinics Fighting Coronavirus Could Soon Lose Federal Funding
Community health centers, often the first public health responders, could lose funding unless Congress acts.
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.
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.
How Can the US Confront Coronavirus With 28 Million People Uninsured?
The coronavirus has highlighted the moral imperative and the pragmatic rationale for universal health care.
Virtually All Major US Drinking Water Sources Likely Contaminated With PFAS
Trump has pledged to veto legislation that would require the EPA to limit toxic chemicals in drinking water.
Deadly “Super-Pollution Events” Are on the Rise
Cities in basins and valleys are particularly prone to super-pollution events caused by warm days in winter.