Month: August 2020

Nobody will ever know the identity of the thousands of African children who were not killed or paralyzed by polio this year. They would have been hard to keep track of no matter what because in ordinary times, they would have followed thousands last year and thousands the year before and on back in a … Read more

Many months into the COVID-19 pandemic, the coronavirus is still spreading uncontrolled through the U.S. Public health authorities including the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) tell us to remain six feet apart, wash our hands, disinfect frequently touched surfaces, and wear masks. But compliance with these … Read more

They point out that Harp’s own description of the treatment she received, as well as her timeline for receiving it make it unlikely Trump had any effect on her case. View original article Contributor: William Wan

Two people in Europe are found to have been reinfected with the virus. Researchers also say a conference in Boston in February may have spread it to tens of thousands. View original article Contributor:

A virus that once paralyzed tens of thousands of children a year is said to have been eradicated on the African continent, though a minor strain still infects hundreds. View original article Contributor:

Quarantine rules are expanding around the world, but not in America. The virus is circulating in Gaza. Researchers in Hong Kong find that in rare cases, a person can get reinfected. View original article Contributor:

The desolate beauty of the winemaking tradition on Lanzarote, the easternmost of the Canary Islands, is evidence of human resilience in the face of adversity. View original article Contributor:

In a new C.D.C. survey, 18- to 24-year-olds reported the highest levels of symptoms of anxiety and depression, and a quarter of them said they had seriously considered suicide. View original article Contributor:

The pandemic has made work and social life more accessible for many. People with disabilities are wondering whether virtual accommodations will last. View original article Contributor: