Crucial coronavirus antibody tests destined for NYC caught in red tape in China
Totojang/iStock(NEW YORK) — The first 100,000 coronavirus antibody tests authorized by the Food and Drug Administration and headed to New York City could have been deployed days ago, but they’ve been stuck in red-tape limbo in China,
Prince William, Kate get real about homeschooling their kids in rare joint interview
Samir Hussein/WireImage(LONDON) — Prince William and Kate are opening up about what it’s like following stay-at-home orders during the coronavirus pandemic and homeschooling their three children. “Yeah, homeschooling is fun,” William said with a laugh, in a
Why screening for fevers won't be enough to catch coronavirus cases
ozgurdonmaz/iStock(NEW YORK) — As company leaders and government officials look to reopen the economy, one of the safety measures frequently touted is temperature screening to track fevers, a common symptom of coronavirus infections. But some experts say
Coronavirus’ reach from beyond the grave: Deceased body transmits COVID-19
sudok1/iStock(NEW YORK) — Hic locus est ubi mors gaudet vitae succurrere, is a phrase often inscribed on the walls of morgues and autopsy suites. Roughly translated from Latin it means, “This is the place where death rejoices
'Massive blindspot': Missing data in COVID pandemic leaves US vulnerable
jarun011/iStock(NEW YORK) — President Donald Trump is eyeing May 1 to reopen the country. Governors on both coasts — some of the hardest-hit areas thus far — are also discussing plans to get the economy rolling again.
Black woman pregnant during coronavirus pandemic shares her fears
Courtesy Marbre Stahly-Butts(NEW YORK) — Marbre Stahly-Butts, a 34-year-old woman in Brooklyn, spent most of her pregnancy planning to ensure she did not become a statistic in the maternal mortality crisis in the U.S., a crisis that
Respiratory therapist finally meets baby she gave birth to while in COVID-19 coma
Angela Primachenko(VANCOUVER, Wash.) — A respiratory therapist in Washington state who delivered her baby 16 days ago, while in a coma fighting COVID-19, has finally met her new little girl, whom she named Ava. The two were
Therapy dog delivers 'Hero Healing Kits' to health care workers
Caroline Benzel(BALTIMORE) — A therapy dog in Baltimore is bringing joy to health care workers through digital therapy dog visits. Loki, a 2-year-old Rottweiler therapy dog at the University of Maryland Medical Center, is known for comforting
How coronavirus changed states' alcohol laws
Bill Oxford/iStock(NEW YORK) — As the coronavirus outbreak hit the U.S., many states changed laws and regulations related to alcohol. Now, however, those changes between states have created a confusing scene for consumers and retailers over the
E-cigarette sales still strong even without flavored products: Study
danchooalex/iStock(NEW YORK) — Before COVID-19 was dominating headlines, many Americans were concerned about another deadly epidemic: vaping. It’s been linked to more than 2,800 hospitalizations and deaths, though health officials haven’t linked any specific substance or products