Epidemics
In recent weeks, the contrasting leadership styles of President Donald Trump and presidential candidate Joe Biden have been on full display, with Trump's reluctance to admit error being a major point of contention. While Biden has committed harmless gaffes and apologized for them, Trump's inability to
Epidemics
President Donald Trump's visit to Michigan on Thursday, the home turf of Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, is expected to highlight the administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic in a pivotal battleground state. However, the trip comes amidst tensions between Trump and Whitmer, who has emerged as
Epidemics
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that Canada will continue to support the World Health Organization (WHO) despite criticism over its relationship with China and its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Trudeau emphasized that Ottawa will be asking hard questions about China's influence on the global
Epidemics
The nation's capital, Washington D.C., will extend its stay-at-home order and closure of nonessential businesses through June 8, while parts of Maryland and Virginia begin a gradual reopening this weekend. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced that the state will move from a stay-home order to a "
Epidemics
The Canada-U.S. border is set to stay closed to non-essential travel until June 21 as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This decision follows the first restriction on non-essential travel, which was implemented on March 21 for a 30-day period. The closure was extended until May
Epidemics
Deborah Birx, the White House coronavirus response coordinator, emphasized the importance of increased testing efforts in combating the spread of COVID-19, directly contradicting President Trump's recent comments on the topic. Birx stated that the goal is to conduct over 8 million tests per week, with the current rate
Epidemics
A new poll for the Financial Times and the Peter G Peterson Foundation has revealed that 71% of likely voters have more confidence in their governor than in President Trump to make the right decision on easing social distancing and curbs on non-essential businesses. The survey comes as the US
Epidemics
Dr. Deborah Birx, a leading medical expert on the White House task force, offered starkly different comments on the coronavirus death toll and protesters in Michigan compared to President Donald Trump. Birx explained that the administration's projections have consistently been between 100,000 and 240,000 American lives
Epidemics
State Rep. Darren Bailey of Illinois has secured a temporary restraining order blocking the state's enforcement of Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker's stay-at-home order against him, becoming the only person, besides essential workers, exempt from the order. Bailey, a farmer and first-term lawmaker from a rural
Epidemics
As the United States continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, state governments are navigating different paths to address the crisis, with some swiftly moving to reopen economic and social activities while others prioritize ongoing restrictions. Speaking at the White House daily virus briefing, President Donald Trump emphasized that federal
Epidemics
The Senate passed a $484 billion deal to replenish a small-business loan program, fund hospitals and coronavirus testing, and devote more money to a new program to support the livestock industry. The legislation, which increases funding for the Paycheck Protection Program by $310 billion, is expected to be approved by
Influenza
A six-month time lag is a critical window for the production of effective vaccines in the event of a pandemic flu outbreak, warns a research study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the USA. The study, led by Dr. Iain Stephenson, Consultant in Infectious Diseases
