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Preliminary reseach suggests that areas with higher levels of air pollution are also experiencing a higher death rate among COVID-19 patients.

Deadly Cocktail

Studies

If New York City had cleaner air, the outbreak may not have been as devastating.

The Coronavirus Is Deadlier in Places With Bad Pollution

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the White House's top infectious disease experts, suggests that we should leave handshakes in the past.

Just Wave

Developments

After this pandemic, society will — and should — look pretty different.

Dr. Fauci: "I Don't Think We Should Ever Shake Hands Ever Again"

During a press briefing for the White House coronavirus task force, Trump threatened to pull funding for the WHO, but backtracked when he was challenged.

Buck Passing

Minutes later, he backtracked and contradicted himself.

Trump Threatens to Pull Funding for the World Health Organization

In the U.S., the coronavirus has disproportionately killed those in black communities, illustrating the dire impacts of the country's racial inequalities.

Systematic Inequality

When it comes to American healthcare, not everyone has equal access.

The Coronavirus Is Disproportionately Killing Black People

There's no good evidence suggesting that hydroxychloroquine helps fight COVID-19. But Trump, who invested in the drug's manufacturer, keeps pushing it.

Personal Interests

Rx/Medicines

But Trump, who has money invested in this particular drug, keeps saying it does.

There's No Good Evidence That Hydroxychloroquine Fights COVID-19

Doctor Google

Googling your symptoms can actually help doctors coordinate their response.

Scientists Are Spying on Google Searches to Track the Coronavirus

Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and South Korea may face a second wave of COVID-19 cases as international travel brings the coronavirus back into the country.

Round Two

Global travel is reimporting the coronavirus to countries that had beaten it.

Hong Kong, Taiwan Face New COVID Outbreaks From Europe, America

Scammers are capitalizing on coronavirus pandemic by setting up fake testing sites to steal identities or hoarding crucial medical supplies.

Bad Actors

"We are seeing fraud across the board, everything from low-tech to very sophisticated schemes."

Scammers Dressed as Doctors Set Up Fake COVID Testing Sites

CNN reports that the coronavirus has shut down production of Corona beer in Mexico, where the government suspended non-essential businesses last week.

Ironic.

The coronavirus won't stop causing problems for this poor beer brand.

Coronavirus Forces Corona Beer to Shut Down Production

CNN anchor Chris Cuomo explained on the air that his case of COVID-19 has been keeping him up at night and making him hallucinate.

Ghost Stories

Chris Cuomo says the coronavirus is giving him bizarre hallucinations.

CNN Host Says COVID-19 Gave Him "Phantasmagorical Experiences"

An ominous scoop by The Courier-Journal, a local paper in Kentucky: judges in the state are ordering coronavirus patients to isolate — a demand they're enforcing by making them wear ankle monitors, as if they were under house arrest.

Police State

Devices

"These people aren't charged with a crime."

Kentucky Is Forcing Coronavirus Patients to Wear Ankle Monitors

Remember those ventilators that Elon Musk delivered? They're actually sleep apnea machines, and doctors suggest they could help spread the coronavirus.

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