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Disinfectant Riff is Latest of Many Trump Science Clashes
What President Donald Trump says and does often flies in the face of mainstream science. Coronavirus and the idea of injecting disinfectants is only the latest episode.
Don't Inject Disinfectants, Lysol Warns as Trump Raises Idea
The parent company of Lysol and another disinfectant warned Friday that its products should not be used as an internal treatment for the coronavirus after President Donald Trump wondered about the prospect during a White House briefing.
Lab Workers Say Abbott's Fast COVID Test Poses Safety Issues
Lab personnel say worries are mounting over the safety of a rapid coronavirus test by Abbott Laboratories that President Donald Trump has repeatedly lauded ? particularly, the risk of infection to those handling it.
Coronavirus Crisis Opens Access To Online Opioid Addiction Treatment
Opioid addiction isn't taking a break during the coronavirus pandemic. But the U.S. response to the viral crisis is making addiction treatment easier to get.
11,000 Deaths: Ravaged Nursing Homes Plead for More Testing
After two months and more than 11,000 deaths that have made the nation's nursing homes some of the most terrifying places to be during the coronavirus crisis, most of them still don't have access to enough tests.
Can You Get Coronavirus From Your Pet?
There's no evidence pets are spreading the virus to people. However, there have been a few cases worldwide where animals likely got the virus from humans,
'Compassionate Conservatives?' Read Responses to the Deaths of Texas Couple to COVID-19
Anthony Brooks and Phillip Tsai-Brooks, a married Texas couple, succumbed to COVID-19 within days of each other. Many found their death wrenching; but some on the right saw it as a chance to vent their homophobia.
Some Evidence That HIV Drug Could Aid in COVID-19 Fight
Samantha Mottet knew she was dying of COVID-19. She feared her death was near but she didn't want to die on April 2. It was her brother's birthday. She didn't want her family to have to think of her passing on that day.
The Other COVID Risks: How Race, Income, ZIP Code Influence Who Lives Or Dies
Some public health experts contend that social and economic conditions are powerful indicators of who will survive the pandemic. A toxic mix of racial, financial and geographic disadvantage can prove deadly.
Coronavirus Fuels Explosive Growth In Telehealth and Concern About Fraud
Officials worry that some telemedicine companies may take advantage of Medicare patients they contact at their homes.
Stopping Coronavirus a Huge Challenge at Crowded Meat Plants
Daily reports of giant meat-processing plants closing because workers tested positive for the coronavirus have called into question whether slaughterhouses can remain virus-free.
Nursing Home Workers Struggle With Thankless Position
The COVID-19 epidemic is exposing the profound weaknesses of the industry serving the nation's oldest and frailest citizens, including chronic understaffing, low pay and an inability to control infectious outbreaks.
How to Manage Chronic Conditions Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
One important fact must not get overlooked amid this pandemic: Chronic health conditions still need attention.
Tyson Foods Closes Large Iowa Pork Plant After Outbreak
Tyson Foods announced Wednesday that it is suspending operations indefinitely at a large Iowa pork processing plant linked to a growing coronavirus outbreak.
COVID-19 Tragedy: Married Couple Die Just Days Apart
A Texas councilman and his husband died within two days of each other after contracting COVID-19.
Dental Pain Amid Coronavirus? 12 Reasons to Call Your Dentist
The American Dental Association defines a dental emergency as those situations that "are potentially life threatening and require immediate treatment to stop ongoing tissue bleeding or to alleviate severe pain or infection."
LGBTQ Groups Tell Federal Government to Prevent COVID-19 Discrimination
One hundred and seventy national, state and local LGBTQ+ and allied organizations have joined in a second open letter to health and policy leaders highlighting the importance of measures to prohibit discrimination in COVID-19 treatment and prevention.
The Inside Story of How the Bay Area Got Ahead of COVID-19 Crisis
The Bay Area issued the nation's first stay-at-home order, likely saving thousands of lives and charting the course for much of the country.
Listen: Are You Protected if You Need COVID-19 Care?
A lot of insurance companies have said they'll waive copayments and deductibles for COVID-19 care — as long as patients receive "in-network" care. But a lot of people have insurance policies with very limited networks.
Countries and U.S. States Move to Reopen Amid Health Warnings
Countries across Europe and beyond — joined in the U.S. by a cascade of states — moved to gradually reopen amid warnings that acting too quickly could enable the virus to come back with a vengeance.