By Rudy Mehrbani & Tim Lau, Brennan Center The coronavirus has already caused several deaths in the United States, and the number of cases is rising. Senior officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have warned it could potentially cause “severe” disruptions to everyday life. An effective response will require the public to […]
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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Monday March 2, 2020 – The Caribbean can no longer say it is Coronavirus (COVID-19)-free, with confirmation of six cases in three countries – the Dominican Republic, St Maarten and St Barthélemy. Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr Carissa Etienne made the disclosure last night after CARICOM Heads of Government, […]
By Natalie Escobar, NPR The global response to COVID-19 has made clear that the fear of contracting disease has an ugly cousin: xenophobia. As the coronavirus has spread from China to other countries, anti-Asian discrimination has followed closely behind, manifesting in plummeting sales at Chinese restaurants, near-deserted Chinatown districts and racist bullying against people perceived to be Chinese. We asked […]
By Clare Foran, Phil Mattingly and Manu Raju, CNN (CNN) – The House voted on Wednesday to pass a sweeping spending package to dedicate billions of dollars to dealing with the coronavirus outbreak as lawmakers scramble to combat the spread of the disease. The measure will next need to be taken up by the Senate. The White House is […]