coronavirus pandemic

Lopez Obrador and the Price of the Pandemic

In the time of a health crisis drawn out by the pandemic, President Lopez Obrador prioritized the country’s economy by refusing to change his mind about his economic recovery plan, which only increases public investment.
Outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Mexico City

Latin America’s Two Crises During the Pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Latin America’s lower-income countries are struggling to grapple with the situation. Pre-existing problems like the economy and poverty may erode any progressive response to the pandemic.
U.S. President Trump leads daily coronavirus response briefing at the White House in Washington

Trump to Expedite Aid to US Farmers Affected by the Pandemic

Trump called for the USDA secretary to use all means available to help the farmers hit by the pandemic of the coronavirus.
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Advice from CDC & WHO: Ways to Equip Yourself Against COVID-19

We are constantly told to wash our hands, drink water, and get enough vitamin C, but are these effective ways to reduce the risk of acquiring the disease? Perhaps the soundest advice doctors can give people is to practice good hygiene and social distancing.
Spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Alkmaar

Taking the Test: Let’s Talk About COVID-19

In light of the recent coronavirus pandemic, you might already be familiar with the phrase, “flatten the curve”. What does it even mean? And what can you do to help?
U.S. President Trump leads the daily coronavirus task force briefing at the White House in Washington

Migrants May Be Released Due to Court Rulings

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., broadened the ruling to use for their detained parents also. (Photo: Reuters) On April 6, 2020, a district judge in Los Angeles issued the Trump administration an explanation as to why many of the nearly 7,000 migrant children in America, who are at risk of being infected by the coronavirus in facilities and detention camps, should be quickly released and handed over to awaiting sponsors.
Cruise ship MS Zaandam is pictured as coronavirus disease outbreak continues in Panama City

Undocked: 15 Cruise Ships Stranded at Sea Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

Passengers are denied disembarkation on most seaports, and their cruise line is running out of options. There are over a dozen ships stranded at sea with people on board wanting to go home.
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Weekends Gone: Managing the Time We Have During the COVID-19 Pandemic

How the lockdown has prevented us from enjoying our weekends. (Photo: Pxfuel) Spending time enjoying one's leisure is essential, especially during stressful times.
U.S. President Trump leads the daily coronavirus task force briefing at the White House in Washington

Trump Optimistic on US Testing: “We’ve Tested More Now Than Any Nation in the World”

Amidst the health crisis, some control in the United States is leveraged with the funds that are pooled in for further testing. Despite the President’s optimism, critics are worried current measures may not be enough.
Two woman chat on a bench while practicing social distancing as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues in Berlin

Can COVID-19 Be Transmitted Through Breathing and Talking?

New research offered to the White House this week in a letter implies it is possible the pathogen might be also transmitted when someone who's COVID 19 simply breathes or perhaps talks.
FILE PHOTO: Spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Seriate

Families Bid Farewell From a Distance During the Pandemic

New Yorkers are wrought with distress as the dead are collected and taken away with not so much as a final glimpse.
The spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in San Antonio

Too Late for Texas: Mexico’s Delayed Reaction to Coronavirus

Mexico’s lack of preparation will cripple their defenses and endanger nearby regions, such as Texas.
Laura Ng is pictured with her hydroxychloroquine prescription during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Seattle

Global Survey Says Hydroxychloroquine Is the Most Effective Therapy for COVID-19, For Now

A worldwide poll of around 6,000 doctors released Thursday found the antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine was essentially the most highly regarded treatment for the novel coronavirus.
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Ways to Protect Your House from COVID-19

These ideas could be used along with the standard of coronavirus prevention guidelines. (Photo: Pixabay) 1. Clean typically touched surfaces The COVID-19 virus spreads primarily for every person when folks come into exposure with an infected person's respiratory droplets at a close range.
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LGBTQ Homeless Youth Greatly Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic

Young adults and LGBTQ youth recover a disproportionate quantity of homeless young folks, and this vulnerable group is confronted with unique hardships amid the global health crisis.
Health workers wearing protective gear bring a dead body past a refrigerated container outside of Teodoro Maldonado Carbo Hospital

Ecuador Runs Out of Coffins, Leaves Dead Bodies In the Streets

Residents of Ecuador published gruesome videos on social media showing dead corpses abandoned in the streets of one of Latin America's worst coronavirus-stricken countries.
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro gestures while meeting supporters as he leaves Alvorada Palace, amid coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Brasilia

President of Brazil Dismisses the Threat of COVID-19, Says "God Is Brazilian"

As deaths and coronavirus cases mount in Brazil, President Jair Bolsonaro has remained defiant, the final holdout among world leaders questioning the severity of the coronavirus.
Caution tape blocks off a pedestrian street after Mexico's government declared a health emergency on Monday

Mexico Declares State of Calamity

As of today, Mexico has 1,378 COVID-19 cases, which prompted the government to declare a state of calamity.
A newborn baby is seen in a hospital wearing a protective face shield during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Bangkok

The Youth Are Vulnerable to COVID-19 Too, Says WHO

People below 50 are not exempted from acquiring coronavirus due to the fact that their immune system might have problems in battling the virus.
A medical staff of a general practitioner adjusts her googles before she walks to a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) test center set up outside a doctor's office in Berlin

Doctors Encounter a High Number of Coronavirus Patients in Madrid

Doctors believe that the growing number of infected individuals is not going to end soon. (Photo : Reuters) Dr. Francisco Tejerina is depleted in the wake of working 80 hours per week, and he's sure his remaining burden will just increment.
Outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Rome

COVID-19 Recovered Patients at Risk of ‘Post-Intensive Care Syndrome’

Patients who stay in the ICU for a long time are exposed to memory problems and other cognitive issues.
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