In late May, an otherwise relatively healthy New York City woman began having trouble speaking, and she felt weak on the right side of her body. But she could still walk and take care of herself, and with the coronavirus pandemic raging, visiting a hospital seemed too dangerous. The next day, her speech had gotten … Read more
From 2018-2019, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation gave more money to the World Health Organization than any entity except the U.S. government. With President Donald Trump cutting ties to the international health agency in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Gates Foundation’s work has come into sharper relief than ever. Co-chair Bill Gates … Read more
The World Health Organization has driven the charges leading to some of the 20th century’s greatest public health triumphs. And throughout WHO’s 72-year history, the U.S. has been the organization’s star player, coach, and biggest sponsor. During the WHO’s latest funding cycle, the U.S. contributed $893 million—15% of the entire budget and more than twice … Read more
The reports, published in two leading journals, were retracted after authors could not verify an enormous database of medical records. View original article Contributor:
Paul Novicki, 51, retired first responder for Huron Township, Mich., died April 9. View original article Contributor: Chelsea Janes
Robert Redfield said he is concerned public health messages about wearing masks and social distancing are not resonating with the public. View original article Contributor: Lena H. Sun
Three of the authors of a study that found the antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine was dangerous for hospitalized covid-19 patients retracted it Thursday, saying they could “no longer vouch for the veracity of the primary data sources.” View original article Contributor: Laurie McGinley
The Trump administration’s guidance comes after months of criticism that it hasn’t documented disparities in who is getting sick and dying. View original article Contributor: Amy Goldstein
Global leaders came together Thursday to raise at least $2 billion toward providing a future coronavirus vaccine to people throughout the world — a precarious diplomatic endeavor and one of the biggest unresolved problems in using a vaccine to combat the pandemic. View original article Contributor: William Wan
As the West settles into a grinding battle with the disease, the virus surges across the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and South Asia. View original article Contributor: