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A Teenās Death From COVID
Andre Guest was just fine one day. The next, he was fighting for his life.
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Public Health Officials Face Wave Of Threats, Pressure Amid Coronavirus Response
Public health officials are confronting growing pressure ā and threats ā across the country as the backlash to the coronavirus response continues. At least 27 state and local health leaders have resigned, retired or been fired since April across 13 states.
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At-Home Care Designed For COVID Likely Here To Stay At Cleveland Hospital
A public hospital in Cleveland has been trying to keep COVID patients out of its beds. It tried a number of innovations for developing better communication ā even better relationships ā with patients. Officials think this groundwork helped keep the outbreak at bay ā and should be the new business model going forward.
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The Elevator Arises As The Latest Logjam In Getting Back To Work
As more and more people drift back into their workplaces, they face a very small space that can create a large logjam: the elevator.
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At Lake Of The Ozarks, Itās (Almost) Business As Usual, Despite The Coronavirus
This popular resort area gained national attention for a viral video showing Memorial Day partiers disregarding guidelines to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Now, with summer looming and at least one COVID-19 case connected to the gathering, it reflects the difficult balance between safety and tourism.
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As COVID Cuts Deadly Path Through Indiana Prisons, Inmates Say Symptoms Ignored
Since the start of the pandemic, prisoners and their families have contradicted state officials about the conditions inside Indiana prisons. Many inmates report they've had no way to protect themselves from close contact with other inmates and staff members. They believe contracting the coronavirus is inevitable.
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Where Gun Violence Defines Daily Life
Searching For Safety: Where Children Hide When Gunfire Is All Too Common
The overall crime rate has dropped during the pandemic, but unfortunately gun violence has not. In St. Louis, at least 11 children have been killed by gunfire so far this year. Living in neighborhoods with frequent violence has forced some families to improvise ways to keep their children safe, even in the place they are supposed to be most secure: their home. The stress of growing up in these conditions could lead to chronic health problems into adulthood.
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Reopening Dental Offices For Routine Care Amid Pandemic Touches A Nerve
Most states ordered dental offices to close except for emergency patient care when the coronavirus hit the U.S. But the shutdown drilled deep into dentistsā finances, and they have been eager to reopen as states have relaxed their closures.
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To Stem COVID, This Small Indiana City Decided To Test All Public-Facing Employees
An affluent suburb looked to Icelandās and South Koreaās widespread testing in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The method is pricey, but leaders are convinced it is worthwhile.
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Postcard From Indianapolis
In The COVID Age, Bring A Mask And Gloves To A Protest
After a police shooting in Indianapolis, activists held a protest ā but, recognizing the dangers of the coronavirus in a crowd, many worked to make sure demonstrators took proper precautions.
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In Reversal, Kansas Will Count All Positive COVID Cases, Even Asymptomatic Ones
Following a KCUR report, Kansas officials said the stateās public reporting of pandemic trends will count all tests that come back positive for the new coronavirus, even when the patient has no symptoms.
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Despite Pandemic, Trauma Centers See No End To āThe Visible Virus Of Violenceā
A steady stream of gunshot victims continues to flow into a trauma center on Chicagoās South Side and many other metropolitan trauma centers. This puts a strain on hospitals already busy fighting COVID-19.
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Millions Stuck At Home With No Plumbing, Kitchen Or Space To Stay Safe
In 470,000 American homes spread across every state, washing hands to prevent COVID-19 may not be as easy as turning on a faucet. They donāt have showers or toilets or, in some cases, even water piped into their homes. Nearly a million U.S. homes donāt have complete kitchens and millions more are overcrowded, making it much tougher for people to shelter in place and avoid infection.
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Economic Blow Of The Coronavirus Hits Americaās Already Stressed Farmers
At the start of the spring planting season, farmers across the U.S. heartland were already trying to recover from last yearās flooding amid worsening economic conditions when the pandemic struck. Farm bankruptcies and suicides continue to climb. A lack of mental health resources in rural America makes finding help more complicated.
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When Prisons Are āPetri Dishes,ā Inmates Canāt Guard Against COVID-19, They Say
Indiana prisoners said they can't protect themselves from the virus, as the governor resists calls to reduce overcrowding. "Scared for our lives," said an inmate.
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Born Into A Pandemic: Virus Complicates Births For Moms And Babies
COVID-19 is changing medical care, not only for vulnerable elders but also for pregnant women and their babies entering the world.
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In The Middle Of The Country, A Hospital And Its Community Prepare For The Surge
Because the surge of COVID-19 cases hasnāt yet hit all parts of America, some hospitals are able to learn lessons from the hot spots and prepare for the onslaught. In Wichita, Kansas, Ascension Via Christi hospitals converted a portion of a hospital cafeteria into a grocery store and offered alternative housing and child care for staff members working long hours in a stressful setting. The hospital group is also working with local aircraft manufacturers and 3D-printing hobbyists to produce face shields and other safety materials.
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A Switch To Medicaid Managed Care Worries Some Illinois Foster Families
Illinois is moving thousands of children into its Medicaid managed-care program. Proponents say the approach can cut costs while increasing access to care. But after a phase-one rollout of the new health plans caused thousands to temporarily lose coverage, some question whether itās the right move.
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Pandemic Stresses Already Fragile Rural Health Care Systems
KHN Midwest correspondent Lauren Weber joined Newsyās "Morning Rush" and WAMUās ā1Aā show to talk about the challenges facing rural America during the COVID-19 pandemic.