Why The U.S. Is Failing The Pandemic Response

A new report released today by the CDC showed that based on Covid-19 antibody tests, the infection rate of Covid-19 in some parts of the country may be significantly higher than previously reported. This likely means that the true number of cases is vastly underreported; throwing another curveball to officials who want to reopen schools within the next few months. Meanwhile, Dr. Anthony Fauci said today that he was not invited to today’s White House coronavirus task force briefing-- the first held in several months.

Leah Rosenbaum

Leah Rosenbaum

Assistant Editor, Healthcare & Science

 
Why Is The U.S. Failing?
 
 
 
Why Is The U.S. Failing?

It’s not just leadership that’s causing the U.S. to record high numbers of new Covid-19 cases each day. This infectious disease expert explains why we’ve failed at some of the most basic public health principles-- and how we can fix that.

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The European Union has agreed on a landmark 750 billion euro ($860 billion) stimulus package that will help economies devastated by the coronavirus pandemic.

Thirteen of the world’s largest diagnostic test companies are working together to anticipate Covid-19 hotspots that will need increased testing capabilities.

Quest Diagnostics warns that it will be impossible to keep up with demand for Covid-19 testing when the seasonal flu hits.

Science & Health

75 more hand sanitizers have been recalled by the FDA due to a dangerous contamination.

One thing that could help speed up our response to Covid-19: getting rid of the fax machines that health systems still rely on.

Here’s why coronavirus concerns in a small town in Kazakhstan are delaying the shipment of cargo to outer space.

On the Upside

Root For The Home Team: Professional sports teams have been remarkably successful in protecting their players against Covid-19, so get ready for some (televised only) games.

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