US/World Stories
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Wildfires and COVID-19 - a One-Two Punch
The wildfires are devastating thousands of acres of land, destroying communities - and causing health problems to people who live hundreds of miles away. -
Vaccine Trial Halted for Safety Review
Trials for 1 of the 9 contenders for a COVID-19 vaccine have been halted after a participant in AstraZeneca's vaccine trial fell ill. -
COVID-19 and Higher Ed: An Update
In-person classes, online classes, hybrids - as of a few days ago, one-quarter of the country's 3,000 institutions still didn't know how to hold classes. -
Study Shows Extent, Danger of TB Exposure: Part I
According to the WHO, 10 million people were diagnosed with tuberculosis worldwide in 2018. -
When Planes Not Full, COVID Risk Drops
Flying during the pandemic is risky, but the risk drops when planes aren't at full capacity. -
Quick Reads: Doubts about temps, but confidence in swabs
News from August 17: Doubts about temperature as an early COVID-19 symptom, new spit test could replace swab testing for the virus, and NZ postpones election due to spike in cases. -
Quick Reads: The Kids Aren't All Right, After All
News from Aug. 14: Flu vaccines, multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, and new COVID-19 cases in New Zealand. -
Quick Reads: A Plea, a 3rd School Closing and More
The coronavirus hygiene rules are simple, says the CDC's director, pleading with people to follow them; three high schools in Georgia show they weren't following these rules; the Russians claim... -
With Good Covid Hygiene, Mom Can Breastfeed
Don't discourage moms from breastfeeding, even if they have COVID-19. -
Study: US Prisons Have 5 Times More COVID-19 Cases Than General Population
The U.S. prison population has significantly higher COVID-19 infection rates compared to the general population. -
Vogue Portugal Explains Mental Health Cover
In response to a recent magazine cover depicting mental health treatment that drew criticism, Vogue Portugal said that the publication’s aim was to "shine a light" on the issue. -
Massachusetts COVID-19 Recovered Cases Spark Hope Amid Pandemic
Per a new update from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, an additional 1,190 people living in the state managed to recover from the coronavirus, bringing the state’s total number of...
