"Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis" explores why the coronavirus has been so hard on the Latino community
The coronavirus pandemic has been especially hard on the Latino community. A CBS News special, "Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis," explores why the community is vulnerable. Mireya Villarreal reports. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - July 20, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Tensions rise as more than 140 Marines test positive for coronavirus at Okinawa base
More than 140 U.S. Marines based on the island of Okinawa, Japan, have tested positive for the coronavirus, prompting the nation ’s officials to say they’re “extremely concerned.” Ramy Inocencio reports. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - July 20, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
"Critical shortage" of glass vials could be disastrous for pandemic response
As the race to find a coronavirus vaccine continues across the world, a shortage of medical supplies, including glass vials, is raising concerns. Imtiaz Tyab reports. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - July 20, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Trump incorrectly claims U.S. has "one of the lowest mortality rates" for coronavirus
President Trump said things were under control as two new polls showed a majority disapprove of his handling of the pandemic. Nikole Killion reports. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - July 20, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Gottlieb warns kids could come down with COVID-linked illnesses in coming weeks
Illnesses such as pediatric multisystem inflammatory syndrome are currently being investigated. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - July 19, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Gottlieb warns kids could come down with COVID-linked illnesses just as schools reopen
The former FDA commissioner says "we're seeing other epicenters of epidemic surge" even as some areas approach their peak. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - July 19, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Former acting CDC chief says schools in low-income communities need more help to reopen safely
Former Acting CDC Director Dr. Richard Besser says "structural racism has a direct impact on health." (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - July 19, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Incoming University of California president says standardized tests "don't tell the whole picture"
Michael Drake, the president-elect of the UC system, says standardized testing provide "marginal information." (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - July 19, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms says Georgia governor's actions are "simply bizarre"
Bottoms says she hasn't seen "any data or science that points to" recent protests contributing to the recent coronavirus spike in Georgia. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - July 19, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Airlines warn employees of possible furloughs in the thousands
As demand for air travel continues to plummet amid the coronavirus pandemic, airlines across the country are warning their employees of possible furloughs to come that number in the thousands. Kris Van Cleave reports. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - July 19, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Several states imposing stricter coronavirus restrictions as infections continue to spike
As many states are seeing a rise in coronavirus infections, authorities are now enforcing tougher restrictions, such as mandatory mask wearing. Danya Bacchus reports. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - July 18, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Could cannabis be a possible treatment for COVID-19?
Researchers are recommending scientists study the potential use of cannabis-derived CBD in anti-viral therapies, due to its known anti-inflammatory properties. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - July 18, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Ex-CDC chief calls for "consistent messaging" amid pandemic
"We need consistent messaging: masks are important, contact tracing is important, testing is important, staying home is important," he said. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - July 18, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
New York's virus hospitalizations fall to lowest number in four months
Governor Cuomo cautioned that a rise in cases elsewhere could have an impact on New York. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - July 18, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
U.S. sees more than 70,000 new virus cases for second day in a row
The U.S. total confirmed case count now tops 3.6 million, and over 139,000 people have died due to the virus. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - July 18, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
