Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Massachusetts Recruits 1,000 ‘Contact Tracers’ To Battle Coronavirus
Local public health workers across the U.S. are already using this strategy with COVID-19 — a few cases at a time.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Los Angeles: Battling A Pandemic Across 4,750 Square Miles And 10M People
With over 10 million residents, the county is by far California’s largest, and it has the most confirmed coronavirus cases.
Across America|News|
Billions Going To Hospitals Based On Medicare Billings, Not Coronavirus
The decision to allocate the first $30 billion according to past Medicare business surprised many observers.
Los Angeles, CA|News|
L.A. Street Vendors Who Can’t Stop Working
Organizations across California and the U.S. are also raising money for immigrants who don’t qualify for public benefits.
Across America|News|
Inside Meals On Wheels’ Struggle To Keep Older Americans Fed During A Pandemic
In the best of times, Meals on Wheels faces the herculean task of delivering 200 million meals annually to 2.4 million older Americans.
Across Maryland, MD|News|
MD Doctor Seeing Patients Differently In The Time Of Coronavirus
Patients would often stop by River Bend Family Medicine just to gab with staff at the front desk or bring baked goods to Dr. Matt Hahn.
Across America|News|
Mysterious Heart Damage, Not Just Lung Troubles, Befalling COVID-19 Patients
In addition to lung damage, many COVID-19 patients are also developing heart problems — and dying of cardiac arrest.
Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Wisconsin Hospitals Sued Patients Even During Pandemic
Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Inc, in Wauwatosa, has sued at least 46 people in small claims court since March 12.
Across Florida, FL|News|
With Coronavirus Rare In Rural Florida, Experts Dispute Way Forward
As of Tuesday night, 29 of Florida’s 67 counties had 10 or fewer cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus.
Across California, CA|News|
California’s New Attack On Opioid Addiction Hits Old Roadblocks
Numerous studies have shown that relapse and overdose rates are lower among opioid users who get medication-assisted treatment.
Across America|News|
Blood Centers Will Collect Plasma From Coronavirus Survivors In Bid For Treatment
A few clinical trials have started testing the use of survivor plasma for COVID-19.
Across America|News|
Online Coronavirus Tests Are Just The Latest Iffy Products Marketed To Anxious Consumers
At-home tests could be skimming the resources needed for lab-based tests.
Across America|News|
Addiction Is ‘A Disease Of Isolation’ — So Pandemic Puts Recovery At Risk
Some inpatient and outpatient programs are not accepting new patients because of physical distancing rules.
Across America|News|
The Nation’s 5,000 Outpatient Surgery Centers Could Help With The Coronavirus Hospital Overflow
Pushed by the coronavirus crisis, a group of anesthesiologists wants to convert America’s surgery centers into critical care units.
Seattle, WA|News|
‘Red Dawn Breaking Bad’: Officials Warned About Safety Gear Shortfall Early On In Coronavirus Crisis, Emails Show
A high-ranking federal official warned that the United States needed to plan for not having enough personal protective equiment.
Across California, CA|News|
California Isn’t Testing Enough Children For Lead, Prompting Legislation
Across the state, 1.4% of children who were tested, or about 7,650 kids, had elevated blood lead levels that year.
Across America|News|
Shortfall Of Comfort Care Signals Undue Suffering For Coronavirus Patients
The supply of palliative care teams could be further diminished if many health care providers become ill themselves.
Across California, CA|News|
Public Health Officials To Newsom: Lockdown Won’t Work Without Enforcement
Governors who had previously resisted lockdowns quickly followed suit, including New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Photo Essay: Los Angeles Under Lockdown
Gavin Newsom on Thursday became the first governor in the nation to order nearly all state residents to stay at home.
Across America|News|
During Coronavirus, Are Vital Home Health Workers Now A Safety Threat?
As a hospice nurse in Seattle, Diane Speer said giving out hugs to patients and family members was a routine part of home visits.
