Arbitrary and sometimes harsh quarantine rules and a lack of information about the coronavirus have contributed to a culture of stigma around the virus in parts of Africa, which is approaching 1 million cases, AP reports. Why it matters: Coronavirus patients were being treated “just like the way, early on in the HIV epidemic, patients…

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont called the negotiations for the next coronavirus relief package in congress an “embarrassing mess” and that he had “no guidance from Washington” on what, if any, help will be given to reopen schools.Aug. 7, 2020

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont called the negotiations for the next coronavirus relief package in congress an “embarrassing mess” and that he had “no guidance from Washington” on what, if any, help will be given to reopen schools.Aug. 7, 2020

After dropping in June, Covid-19 deaths in nursing homes have begun to rise again, fueled by increases in states including Texas and Florida that saw coronavirus surges in the broader population, according to new federal data. Nursing homes reported 1,046 deaths in the week ended July 26, the most recent available data show. That marked…

The Theseus Paradox is an ancient thought experiment that ponders whether a ship is still the same object once its wooden planks have rotted and been replaced. Professional sports are the perfect ecosystem to explore its existential questions of identity: The team names and uniforms stay the same, but the rosters change frequently. Jerry Seinfeld…

Publishedduration1 day agoimage copyrightGetty ImagesTraces of the coronavirus were reportedly found on packaging in China recently, on consignments of frozen shrimp and frozen chicken wings from South America.This has again raised questions about whether coronavirus can be transmitted via food packaging. What are the chances?In theory, it may be possible to catch Covid-19 from packaging…

This week has seen a number of worrying headlines from countries initially viewed as major pandemic success stories.Why it matters: After enormous sacrifices made to prevent or contain widespread outbreaks, countries are grappling with the challenge of preserving that success without daily life, and the economy, grinding to a halt once again.Australia recorded its highest…

On Trump’s efforts to circumvent Congress and the coronavirus relief negotiations, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi says, “What we’re seeing is illusion.” Pelosi explains that the president’s executive actions will not help Americans.Aug. 10, 2020

The Senate GOP’s proposals for the next coronavirus bills are called ‘cruel’ by Rep. Ayanaa Pressley (D-MA), who tells Tiffany Cross, ‘What we find ourselves on the precipice of is an eviction tsunami that threatens the public health[.]’July 26, 2020

Gold has piqued the interest of Warren Buffett, whose Berkshire Hathaway Inc. has bought shares in Canadian mining company Barrick Gold Corp. The move brings the spotlight back on the precious metal, which notched new records this month, soaring above $2,000 a troy ounce for the first time in New York trading. The price of…

Laurent Duvernay-Tardif won the Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2019Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif is the first player to opt out of the upcoming NFL season because of coronavirus fears.Duvernay-Tardif is a doctor and spent the summer working at a clinic in his native Canada.”I cannot allow myself to potentially…

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won the Brazilian Grand Prix in 2019Formula 1 has called off the US, Mexican and Brazilian Grands Prix this year as a result of the coronavirus crisis in the Americas.With infection rates rising in the three countries, F1 bosses believe it would be irresponsible to hold races there.Instead, three further races…

England beat West Indies in two Tests in a bio-secure bubble at Old TraffordVenue: Emirates Old Trafford Date: 5-9 August Start time: 11:00 BSTCoverage: Ball-by-ball Test Match Special commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra, BBC Radio 4 LW, BBC Sounds, and BBC Sport website & app with live text commentary & in-play highlights…

U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time floated a “delay” to November’s presidential election, as he made unsubstantiated allegations that increased mail-in voting will result in fraud.In a tweet on Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump raised the spectre of postponing the Nov. 3 election. (AP)U.S. President Donald Trump is for the first time floating…