Watch: Florida Gutted Its Public Health System Ahead of Pandemic
KHN Midwest editor and correspondent Laura Ungar appeared on Spectrum News Bay News 9 to discuss her recent investigation with …
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Public Health Officials Face Wave Of Threats, Pressure Amid Coronavirus Response
Emily Brown was stretched thin. As the director of the Rio Grande County Public Health Department in rural Colorado, she …
Listen: How the Pandemic Further Politicized Public Health
KHN Midwest correspondent Lauren Weber joined Texas Public Radio’s David Martin Davies on “The Source” call-in show to discuss her …
British PM tells public to stay home as deaths soar
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday urged the public to obey the national lockdown as coronavirus deaths continued to …
For quick COVID-19 testing, iSCAN can be adopted for airports and public transportation
A simple COVID-19 test kit combines virus amplification with a CRISPR-Cas system for effective SARS-CoV-2 detection. The kit, called iSCAN, …
CDC recommends face masks in all public transportation settings
(HealthDay)—Seeking to slow the spread of COVID-19, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended on Monday that face …
How big is the Corona-is a danger to public toilets?
Experiments by Chinese researchers show that virus particles could distribute in the toilet flushing in the air. Accordingly, it would …
Look to precision public health to address the perfect storm fueling COVID-19 mortality
The interaction of COVID-19 with co-existing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is a perfect storm, particularly for communities of poverty, according to …
Asia’s public transport systems limit social distancing
Crowded public transport systems preclude social distancing in post-COVID-19 Asia. With the end of the COVID-19 pandemic still uncertain, one …
Coronavirus misinformation and vaccine research among key priorities for public
Information overload and conflicting guidance are among the biggest concerns for the public during the current coronavirus outbreak, surveys reveal. …
Wearing surgical masks in public could help slow COVID-19 pandemic’s advance: study
Surgical masks may help prevent infected people from making others sick with seasonal viruses, including coronaviruses, according to new research …
Grand Canyon closed to public over coronavirus
The Grand Canyon was closed to visitors with immediate effect Wednesday, making the Arizona landmark visited by millions each year …
Should you wear mask in public if not sick with coronavirus?
If you’re not sick with the new coronavirus, should you wear a mask in public? Global health authorities say no. …
With Gratitude! Ben Affleck Thanks Jennifer Garner in Sweet Public Note
Dear Jen. Ben Affleck showed his appreciation for ex-wife Jennifer Garner by sharing a note he wrote for her following …
Public reporting on aortic valve surgeries has decreased access, study finds
Public reporting on aortic valve replacement outcomes has resulted in fewer valve surgeries for people with endocarditis, a new study …
Is it safe to use an electric fan for cooling? Public health guidance on fans not evidence-based
The safety and effectiveness of electric fans in heatwaves depend on the climate and basing public health advice on common …
Researchers gauge public opinion on tobacco product waste
Requiring cigarettes to contain biodegradable filters, fining smokers who litter cigarette butts and expanding smoke free outdoor areas are measures …
Gabriele Grunewald, Pro Runner Who Inspired With Her Public Struggle Against Rare Cancer, Dies at 32
Gabriele Grunewald, who was once one of the country’s best middle-distance runners and inspired legions of fans with her courageous, …