Health Care April 2020

WH: Could Be 100K To 240K COVID-19 Deaths In US

The White House is projecting that the death toll in the U.S. because of COVID-19 could be as high as 100,000 to 240,000. Social distancing could help to reduce this number.

Health Care March 2020

'Please Come Help Us'

Gov. Andrew Cuomo implored medical workers to come to New York to help deal with the coronavirus crisis. The death toll in New York because of COVID-19 totals more than 1,200.

Health Care March 2020

Trump Extends Virus Guidelines Through April

The guidelines for restrictive social distancing have been extended by the president through April 30. Dr. Anthony Fauci said the U.S. coronavirus death toll could exceed 10,000.

Health Care March 2020

US Has Most COVID-19 Infections In World

The U.S. has 85,996 confirmed cases of COVID-19, surpassing Italy and China. Spain has had more than 4,000 deaths from the novel coronavirus. UK’s Prime Minister has tested positive.

Health Care March 2020

US Virus Deaths Exceed 1,000

Coronavirus-related deaths in the U.S. have risen to above 1,000. Spain has become the country in Europe where COVID-19 is spreading the fastest and has had more than 4,000 fatalities.

Health Care March 2020

Testing Blunders Crippled US Response

Federal health officials have pointed to four primary issues that have hampered the U.S.’s response to COVID-19, including flawed test kits and shifting blame.

Health Care March 2020

Trump Contradicts Health Experts On Pandemic

President Donald Trump says he wants to reopen the U.S. in weeks, contradicting health experts who have advocated for dramatic limits to social interaction to deal with the pandemic.

Health Care March 2020

Coping With Virus (Mis)information Overload

From honest mistakes to deliberate attempts to mislead, incorrect information about COVID-19 have been circulating. The following offers guidance how to tell fact from fiction.

Health Care March 2020

Major Updates On Coronavirus

President Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act, suspended interest on federally owned student loans and closed U.S.-Mexico border. SAT requirements will not be enforced.

Health Care March 2020

New York Locks Down Against The Virus

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has ordered residents to stay home, directed workers of nonessential businesses to stay home and banned gatherings throughout the state.

Health Care March 2020

All Californians Ordered To Stay Home

The governor of California has ordered that all Californians stay home indefinitely. On Capital Hill a $1 trillion-plus economic rescue package is being drafted.

Health Care March 2020

UVA Health Has Developed Test For COVID-19

COVID-19 testing is available through the University of Virginia health system. The university said it is one of a few institutions that have developed their own test for COVID-19.