Coronavirus

Photo: Getty ImagesDr. Anthony Fauci has been hailed as a hero during the coronavirus pandemic, delivering thoughtful health advice while most members of the Trump regime have spread misinformation about covid-19. But there’s one area where Fauci let America down, hindering the public health response and giving the U.S. both the highest coronavirus case count…

BEIJING — The number of new coronavirus cases in a fresh outbreak in the Chinese capital of Beijing passed 100 Tuesday, according to health officials who have rushed to impose restrictions across the densely populated city.The latest flare-up of COVID-19 cases alarmed Chinese authorities this week, who are clamoring to stop the spread after a…

As of June 14, Sonoma County had 758 cases of the coronavirus. As of June 14, Sonoma County had 758 cases of the coronavirus. Photo: George Rose, Getty Images Photo: George Rose, Getty Images As of June 14, Sonoma County had 758 cases of the coronavirus. As of June 14, Sonoma County had 758 cases…

A new study warns that around 40–45% of people who contract SARS-CoV-2 most likely remain symptom-free. Such cases may contribute to the “silent spread” of the virus. Moreover, even asymptomatic people may experience long-term respiratory issues, the study authors caution.Share on PinterestResearchers warn that many SARS-CoV-2 infections are likely asymptomatic, and they urge people to…

U.S. health care prices are unregulated, opaque and unpredictable. When Congress required insurers to cover Covid-19 testing, a few providers decided to take advantage.June 16, 2020Updated 8:43 a.m. ETImageGibson Diagnostic Labs in Irving, Texas, has charged remarkably high prices for coronavirus testing.Credit...Dylan Hollingsworth for The New York TimesIn a one-story brick building in suburban Dallas,…