Millions of women will lose access to contraception, face unexpected pregnancies and suffer gender-based violence as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a grim report from the UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency. KEY FACTS Overtaxed health systems, closed facilities and disrupted supply chains will curtail access to reproductive care for … Continued
Today global confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus passed the 3 million mark with over 208,000 deaths. This comes as Italy reports the lowest levels of new infections in seven weeks as it laid tentative plans to begin reopening. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson also returned to work but warned that lifting the lockdown now … Continued
After learning about the effects of sunlight and household disinfectants on the novel coronavirus, President Donald Trump suggested Thursday that experts should find a way to inject light and disinfectants into human bodies to kill the virus. “Supposing you brought the light inside of the body, which you could do either through the skin or … Continued
CNBC The National Basketball Association is still holding out hope that it can continue its season, including regular-season games, according to Adam Silver, the league’s commissioner. Silver, who spoke to reporters on a conference call following the NBA’s board of governor’s discussion last Friday, said the league hasn’t considered canceling the remainder of the year, … Continued
(CNN) A second coronavirus outbreak could emerge this winter in conjunction with the flu season to make for an even more dire health crisis, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention told The Washington Post in an interview. “There’s a possibility that the assault of the virus on our nation next winter … Continued
(CNN) President Donald Trump said Tuesday his forthcoming executive order barring new immigration will apply only to people seeking green cards, last 60 days and won’t affect workers entering the country on a temporary basis. Spelling out details of the measure for the first time since tweeting late Monday he would “temporarily suspend immigration into … Continued
(CNN) Coronavirus patients taking hydroxychloroquine, a treatment touted by President Trump, were no less likely to need mechanical ventilation and had higher deaths rates compared to those who did not take the drug, according to a study of hundreds of patients at US Veterans Health Administration medical centers. The study, which reviewed veterans’ medical charts, … Continued
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he will be issuing a temporary suspension of immigration into the United States and the measure will be in effect for 60 days and then be re-evaluated. The Republican president said his administration will be examining additional immigration-related measures “to protect American workers.” “As we … Continued
LONDON (CNN) – Anyone unlucky enough to have their birthday fall in the middle of a global pandemic may be planning two big days this year — one on the actual date, and another when they can finally celebrate with friends. On that front, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II is well ahead of the curve. The monarch has … Continued
The World Health Organization chief warned Monday that “the worst is yet ahead of us” in the coronavirus outbreak, reviving the alarm just as many countries ease restrictive measures aimed at reducing its spread. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus didn’t specify why he believes the outbreak that has infected some 2.5 million people and killed … Continued
