Month: April 2020

(NEW YORK) — Television’s “Dr. Oz” says he misspoke during a Fox News Channel appearance this week where he said reopening schools was a “very appetizing opportunity” despite the coronavirus epidemic. In a Twitter post late Thursday, the heart surgeon and television talk show host said he recognized his comments had confused and upset people, … Read more

Researchers at University of Chicago reported promising results from a small study of remdesivir in treating people with COVID-19. The findings were not published in a peer-reviewed journal, but revealed in an internal video discussion of the drug trial among University of Chicago faculty that was obtained by STAT. The study included 125 people with … Read more

Every Thursday evening for the past month, the streets of the U.K. have erupted with noise as people stand on doorsteps or balconies, clapping or banging pots and pans, in a weekly sign of appreciation for healthcare workers. But many doctors, nurses and carers say they don’t want applause—they want better testing and equipment. The … Read more

Enrico Clini has been running hospitals for almost 20 years. As the head of the pulmonary department in the Policlinico hospital in the Italian city of Modena, thinking ahead is what he does best. But as Italy and other European countries take the first cautious steps out of lockdown, Clini and other Italian doctors are … Read more

(LONDON) — A leading public health expert said Friday that Britain likely has the highest coronavirus death rate in Europe due to what he described as “system errors,” while the government defended its record in responding to the pandemic. Anthony Costello, director of the Institute for Global Health at University College London, said the U.K. … Read more

The clashing data and projections highlight the uncertainty U.S. leaders will face in coming months as they grapple with how to reopen the country. View original article Contributor: William Wan

Officials are warning the Trump administration that they will be unable to safely reopen the U.S. economy without radically increasing the number of available tests. View original article Contributor: Steven Mufson

Testing shortages and shaky data leave the covid-19 death rate in murky territory. View original article Contributor: Chris Mooney

International efforts on early warning systems, better public health and wildlife preservation are vital in fighting such infectious outbreaks. View original article Contributor: Michael C. Lu