A burst of production solved the dire shortage that defined the first wave of the coronavirus. But the surplus may not be enough to prevent large numbers of deaths.
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In Covid-Wrecked Mexico, One Doctor Tried Humor and Home Visits
Gustavo Gutiérrez is a one-man roving medical clinic in Reynosa, developing a rare practice in the turbulent times of the coronavirus. He’s visited scores of patients fearful of the hospital.
How to Identify the Different Symptoms of the Flu and Covid-19
With fears of a “twindemic” in the United States this fall, here’s a guide to understanding what’s making you feel terrible.
Kenya’s Health Workers, Unprotected and Falling Ill, Walk Off Job
Hundreds of health workers have tested positive and some have died, while health facilities are overwhelmed and government officials are accused of stealing funds for medical supplies.
Hawa Abdi, Doctor Who Aided Thousands in Somalia, Dies at 73
Dr. Abdi turned her family’s land into a hospital and camp that treated and supported legions of people displaced during a civil war.
The Top Doctor Who Aced the Coronavirus Test
Dr. Bonnie Henry kept the disease in check in British Columbia without harsh enforcement methods. Now, she is leading the way out of lockdown.
Doctors Heavily Overprescribed Antibiotics Early in the Pandemic
Now they are using lessons from the experience to urge action on the growing problem of drug-resistant infections before it’s too late.
Putin Speaks, Officials Shrug, and Doctors Are Caught in the Middle
A botched effort to reward people keeping the coronavirus in check leaves doctors and nurses who demand their due facing scrutiny.
Is It Time to Stop Clapping for Health Care Workers? An Organizer Thinks So
“To maintain the positive impact that it’s had so far, it’s best to stop at its peak,” said Annemarie Plas, who started #ClapForOurCarers.
As Coronavirus Overruns Russia, Doctors Are Dying on the Front Lines
Facing dire shortages of protective gear and amid fears that the worst is yet to come, more than 180 medical workers are reported to have fallen victim so far and thousands have been infected.