health
AFL-CIO urges senators to OK ‘Families First’ coronavirus aid bill
March 18, 2020“Since the virus does not discriminate in terms of who it touches, it is critical that our overall response be as inclusive as possible."
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Why do politicians push false bioweapon conspiracy theories on coronavirus?
March 17, 2020You’ve probably heard the rumor: The new coronavirus is a bioweapon.
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Despite U.S. blockade, Cuban pharma industry producing needed COVID-19 medicines
March 17, 2020Preparations for the current situation were begun well in advance, and Cuba's health institutions have a stable supply of needed medications.
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Governors forced to fill void left by Trump coronavirus inaction
March 17, 2020Facing hospital collapse, New York’s Gov. Cuomo demands help from U.S. Army; Trump tells states, “Do it yourself."
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Together, Biden and Sanders COVID-19 plans provide immediate and systemic response
March 17, 2020Put the two together and you have both a program for immediate response as well as an outline for the bigger systemic reforms needed in the long-term.
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