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The UK's former chief scientific adviser Sir David King tells Amanpour if scientific advice isn't in the public domain, we can't know if governments are following it.

Vitamin D's effect on Covid-19 maybe be exaggerated. Here's what we know

Mon, 25 May 2020 06:59:58 GMT

Is your inbox all a flutter over the latest Covid-19 miracle cure -- vitamin D? Just like hydroxychloroquine, the antimalarial drug that US President Donald Trump championed, vitamin D is having its day in the sun on the internet and social media.

A month after reopening, Georgia coronavirus cases continue slow and steady

Wed, 27 May 2020 02:44:20 GMT

A month since Georgia took some of the earliest and most extensive steps to reopen parts of its economy, Covid-19 cases have largely flattened in the state, albeit with a slight recent uptick.

How many people have coronavirus? Sometimes, it's just a guess

Sun, 24 May 2020 10:42:30 GMT

The young man admitted to the Newton-Wellesley hospital was clearly very ill -- so ill that he needed the help of a ventilator to breathe.

Covid-19's 'catastrophic' impact on Latino communities is driven by 'savage disparities,' leaders and lawmakers say

Disproportionate numbers of Latino Americans are dying from Covid-19, similar to other minority groups, as the coronavirus pandemic continues spreading through the United States, community leaders and US lawmakers said at a town hall Wednesday.

Distress in seniors surges amid coronavirus pandemic

As states relax coronavirus restrictions, older adults are advised, in most cases, to keep sheltering in place. But for some, the burden of isolation and uncertainty is becoming hard to bear.

Coronavirus has killed more than 100,000 people across the US

It took less than four months for an unseen enemy to kill 100,000 Americans. That's almost twice the number of Americans lost during the entire Vietnam War.

Warmer weather means it's time to be tick aware

As warm weather sends people outdoors, some are encountering tenacious pests with no respect for social distance.

'Life or death still possible': 31 days at my dad's virtual bedside

Wed, 27 May 2020 12:37:53 GMT

I wrote a draft of my father's obituary on the evening of March 30th.

Coronavirus is killing more men. But the lockdown is disastrous for women and their rights

Mon, 25 May 2020 11:27:41 GMT

The novel coronavirus seems to be more deadly for men. But in many other ways, women are bearing the brunt of this pandemic.

This is where all 50 states stand on reopening

Wed, 27 May 2020 01:03:15 GMT

What will staying in a hotel look like in the near future?

Wed, 27 May 2020 17:44:20 GMT

Goodbye, breakfast buffets and bellhop service. Hello, temperature screening and keyless check-in.

Why small decisions feel so difficult

Wed, 27 May 2020 13:44:34 GMT

CNN's Wolf Blitzer pays tribute to those who have died of Covid-19 as the United States death toll surpasses 100,000.

When can you be around others? CDC updates coronavirus guidance

Tue, 26 May 2020 21:09:20 GMT

People who have been sick with coronavirus infections should stay away from other people until they've gone at least three days with no fever, have seen symptoms improve, and until it's been 10 days since they first noticed symptoms, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in updated guidance.

What we mean by a 'second peak' of coronavirus

A second peak wouldn't unfold as neatly or gradually as a wave. A second coronavirus peak would mean a sudden spike in cases, which could overburden health care systems again and possibly cause a greater number of deaths.

Why Small Decisions Feel So Difficult: Dr. Sanjay Gupta's coronavirus podcast for May 27

During the pandemic, many people are struggling to make the smallest decisions. Why does choosing what to eat or what to watch on TV feel impossible? CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta and neuroscientist Daphna Shohamy explain that we may need to look inside the human brain for the answers.

Blood clots fill lungs of black coronavirus victims, study finds

Coronavirus hits African Americans harder and these autopsies may show why.

What we know -- and still don't know -- about the coronavirus

Tue, 26 May 2020 17:14:50 GMT

Dr. Megan Ranney spent last week testifying about the coronavirus before Congress.

Vitamin D's effect on Covid-19 maybe be exaggerated. Here's what we know

Suddenly everyone is talking about using Vitamin D to prevent or lessen the impact of Covid-19. While research shows some anti-inflammatory properties, there's no evidence it can help fight the virus.

A teen's guide to managing your parents, relationships and coronavirus

Mon, 25 May 2020 07:39:15 GMT

Teens, this column is for you. You've been stuck at home with your parents for months now, unable to see any of your friends in person, at least not up close and personal like friends should be. Our current situation is a nightmare for most of you. I get it.

Federal agencies turn to untested suppliers for big PPE contracts

Wed, 27 May 2020 03:28:34 GMT

Facing a supply crunch for sorely needed medical equipment like masks and gowns, the federal government has turned to a long list of untested suppliers -- some of which have failed to deliver.

The pandemic is causing an exponential rise in the online exploitation of children, experts say

At first glance, Shelley Allwang's cubicle looks just like any other office space.

Dr. Anthony Fauci talks to CNN's Jim Sciutto about what it would take for the US to reopen safely and stave off a second wave of coronavirus, the importance wearing masks and the prospect of schools reopening.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, a key member of the White House's coronavirus task force, is no stranger to leading the federal response to national health emergencies.

The gloves come off in the race for the coronavirus vaccine

Wed, 27 May 2020 11:00:35 GMT

Ethicists and physicians are concerned that, amid a desire to put an end to the Covid-19 pandemic, developers of drugs and vaccines have become overly enthusiastic about the chances their products will work.

Disney World sets reopening date

Wed, 27 May 2020 15:59:17 GMT

Disney World will reopen its gates, ending a multi-month closure of the park that left the Walt Disney Company reeling.

Fauci says he wears a mask to be a symbol of what 'you should be doing'

Wed, 27 May 2020 16:04:58 GMT

Dr. Anthony Fauci on Wednesday called for a cautious approach to reopening the US and implored Americans to wear face masks in public, comments that are at odds with President Donald Trump's push to have America quickly return to normalcy.

Antibody tests for Covid-19 wrong half the time, CDC says

Wed, 27 May 2020 18:03:09 GMT

Antibody tests used to determine if people have been infected in the past with Covid-19 might be wrong up to half the time, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in new guidance posted on its website.

Tracking Covid-19 cases in the US

Wed, 27 May 2020 15:36:08 GMT