Health
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PublishedSeptember 21, 2020
Many scientists think coronavirus is airborne, regardless of CDC’s flip-flop
The agency had posted information Friday saying the virus can be transmitted over more than 6 feet, suggesting that indoor ventilation is key to protecting against a virus that has now killed nearly 200,000 Americans.
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2020
Community members rally to support patients, staff at Maplecrest in Madison
About 20 vehicles lined up on Heald Street in Madison on Friday afternoon, decorated with expressions of love and support for residents and staff at Maplecrest, where 39 staff and residents have tested positive for COVID-19 and six have died.
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2020
CDC drops testing rollback advice that caused backlash
U.S. health officials are essentially returning to previous testing guidance, getting rid of language posted last month that said people who didn't feel sick didn't need to get tested.
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2020
Gulf between Trump and doctors on masks keeps getting wider
The president has continued to undercut medical experts who say consistent face covering is one of the best tools to fight coronavirus.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2020
CDC director says coronavirus vaccines won’t be widely available until middle of 2021
But President Trump later questions the testimony of Robert Redfield, saying the CDC chief was wrong in his estimation of how fast a potential vaccine will be available to the general public.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2020
U.S. outlines sweeping plan to provide free COVID-19 vaccines, but it would take months
Although President Trump asserted Tuesday that a vaccine could be 3 to 4 weeks away, officials made it clear widespread availability would take months.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2020
Car parade to support Madison nursing home hit by COVID-19 set for Friday
Community members are rallying to show their support for residents and staff at Maplecrest Nursing Home where a coronavirus outbreak has infected dozens and taken six lives.
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PublishedSeptember 14, 2020
Pandemic vs. pandemic: COVID-19 hampers fight against HIV
Clinics have stopped or limited testing for HIV, and public health officials overwhelmed by COVID-19 have shifted staff away from tracking HIV patients.
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PublishedSeptember 11, 2020
Poll: Pandemic takes toll on mental health of young adults
A majority of Americans ages 18 through 34 — 56% — say they have at least sometimes felt isolated in the past month, compared with about 4 in 10 older Americans.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2020
Fauci says halt of vaccine trial because of volunteer’s illness shows ‘safety valve’ at work
The pharmaceutical company has been recruiting volunteers in the U.S. while also testing its vaccine on thousands in Britain, Brazil and South Africa.
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