(2020-04-25). Oppose the Attack on Food Not Bombs & Expansion of Police Power. indybay.org This flyer was distributed at the Friday protest urging the City to immediately open motels in place of the toxic congregate shelters currently housing vulnerable homeless people in crowded conditions violating CDC recommendations.
(2020-04-25). #KIMJONGUNDEAD is a rumor, but political jokes at North Korean leader's expense are already here. rt.com 
Rumors of North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un's declining health have inspired a bevy of mocking and agenda-driven tweets from both the left and right. | The hashtag #KIMJONGUNDEAD began trending on Twitter shortly after Reuters reported that China had dispatched a team of medical experts to the country to advise on his well-being. Although next to nothing is known for sure, social media went into a frenzy with memes and posts that had less to do with North Korea and more to do with US politics. | 'Dilbert' creator and political author Scott Adams used the news to take a shot at former Vice President Joe…
(2020-04-25). Russian legislators rush to get tested after two fellow MPs contract coronavirus. rt.com 
At least two Russian legislators have contracted the dreaded Covid-19 disease. While mandatory coronavirus testing is not expected for MPs, many of them have already been checked voluntarily after their colleagues fell ill. | Read more | | Top Russian officials had largely been spared by the coronavirus pandemic so far, but that situation changed on Saturday when two MPs were diagnosed with coronavirus. | Leonid Kalashnikov, head of the State Duma's committe…
(2020-04-25). Amid warnings of famine and unrest in Venezuela, Maduro renews talks with US-backed opposition. wsws.org The timing of the renewed talks makes it clear that any settlement with US imperialism would be centrally aimed against a challenge from below.
(2020-04-25). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: How public health measures can help reopen the country. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, efforts are underway to find a new normal and begin to reopen the country and the economy. While people are eager for strict social distancing rules to end, public health measures, including testing and tracing for the virus, will be important tools needed to control the spread of the virus …
(2020-04-25). Health Ministry confirms 1,134 new COVID-19 infections. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — According to Iran's Health Ministry Spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour, 1,134 new cases of COVID-19 have been detected in the past 24 hours across the country.
(2020-04-25). Some countries excuse own insufficient COVID-19 response by attacking WHO: Lavrov. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday said that Moscow believes that certain countries are attempting to justify their belated and insufficient COVID-19 response measures by attacking the World Health Organization (WHO).
(2020-04-25). Mayo Clinic partners with state of Minnesota, University of Minnesota on breakthrough COVID-19 initiative. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic joined Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcom, the University of Minnesota, and other health system leaders to announce a breakthrough initiative to provide rapid, widespread testing for COVID-19 in Minnesota. The goal of this statewide strategy is to test all symptomatic people, isolate confirmed cases to limit the …
(2020-04-25). Minnesota: Doctors Receiving Instructions "to Report Covid19 as a Cause of Death, even if Patient was never Tested". globalresearch.ca First published April 10. | Minnesota State Senator Scott Jensen appeared on a local news show to report that doctors were receiving instructions from the Minnesota Department of Health to report Covid19 as a cause of death, even if the patient …
(2020-04-25). Coronavirus: the need for a progressive internationalist response. mronline.org 
This pandemic health crisis exposes the injustices of the global economic order. It must be a turning point towards creating the systems, structures and policies that can always protect those who are marginalised and allow everyone to live with dignity.
(2020-04-25). Rouhani praises people's coop., support in observing health protocols. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani praised people's cooperation and support in observing health protocols and described it as a source of pride.
(2020-04-25). Henry Ford Health System lays off 2,800 as COVID-19 continues to ravage Detroit. wsws.org Following Beaumont Health, which laid off 2,475 employees and permanently eliminated 450 positions on Tuesday, HFHS told workers they were being put on temporary furlough.
(2020-04-25). What to do when anxiety affects your sleep. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org While anxiety around COVID-19 may be affecting your sleep, getting a good night's sleep is key to protecting your health. In these days where there is high anxiety around COVID-19, getting your sleep isn't easy. But a good night's sleep is a key factor in maintaining your health and protecting your immune system. "Sleep is …
(2020-04-25). US elderly care devastated by the profit system. wsws.org The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the failure of the American health care system, and the inability of the wealthiest country on Earth to take care of its elderly and infirm.
(2020-04-25). Why are more men dying from COVID-19 than women? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Men appear to be hit harder by COVID-19 than women. Early data from China and the World Health Organization (WHO) show that more men than women are dying from COVID-19. Other countries like Spain and Italy also are seeing higher death rates among men. But why might that be? Dr. Gregory Poland, a Mayo Clinic …
(2020-04-25). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Staying healthy while teleworking. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: With social distancing guidelines in place due to COVID-19, I've been working from home for a few weeks, and I can tell it's already taking a toll on my health. I feel more tired and less motivated to exercise and eat well, even though I have more time for both. What should …
(2020-04-25). Tennessee state government plans to lift social-distancing measures as health care crisis looms. wsws.org While Tennessee's Republican Governor Bill Lee claims the number of cases were leveling off, physicians have described the virus trajectory as "saw-toothed" with no real sign of flattening or subsiding.
(2020-04-25). A Matter of Life and Debt: UN Agency Proposes Global Debt Deal to Prevent Health Pandemic Spreading Economic Disaster Across the Developing World. globalresearch.ca We publish this article largely to inform our readers what UNCTAD is proposing, in consultation with the World Bank and the IMF. The article also provides useful statistics. | UNCTAD does not propose a scheme to cancel the debt. The emphasis …
(2020-04-25). UK: Millions of pounds donated to the National Health Service as coronavirus crisis continues. wsws.org A fundraising page for the NHS, set up by 99-year-old war veteran Captain Tom Moore, received overwhelming public support, raising more than £28 million in two weeks.
(2020-04-25). Why a Mayo Clinic expert has grave concerns about second wave of COVID-19. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As states look toward beginning to reopen their economies, health experts are warning of a possible second wave of COVID-19 that could emerge later this year and make for an even more dire health crisis. Dr. Gregory Poland, a Mayo Clinic COVID-19 expert, offers his insight on the effect of a potential second wave of …
(2020-04-25). Black Oakland Demands in Light of COVID-19 and Rates of Black Death. indybay.org Across the country, Black People are being infected and dying at disportionate rates from COVID-19. In order to respond effectively to the needs of the Black community our elected officials, health experts, advocates and organizers must take a look at the ways in which the descendants of slaves, Black, African and African-Americans are most impacted by this virus through a racial and class lens.
(2020-04-25). Sean Hannity and Rick Scott's best sheriff friend under DOJ and Fl DOH investigation. indybay.org The Justice Department and Florida Department of Health are investigating Sheriff Carmine Marceno for civil rights abuses, human rights abuses, ADA violations and felony abuse of disabled adults.
(2020-04-25). German government endangers the health and lives of millions with return to work and schools. wsws.org A number of state governments—including the Social Democrat/Left Party/Green government in Berlin—forced thousands of students back to school earlier this week to sit their final exams.
(2020-04-25). How Did We Get From Earth Day To Trump? zcomm.org Fifty years after the first Earth Day, the connection between the environment and human health has never been more obvious…
(2020-04-25). At least 130 US health care workers dead from COVID-19. wsws.org Every single one of these deaths and the vast majority of infections were preventable.
(2020-04-25). The moral side of the epidemic. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Now the shoe is on the other foot. The timing couldn't be better for Americans to experience first-hand a downturn economy; a chronic pain Iranians have endured for four decades under US-led sanctions. The novel coronavirus is all over the place.
(2020-04-25). United Nations Warns of Famine, Urges Debt Relief and Calls for New Debt Process to Confront the Coronavirus Pandemic. indybay.org Over the last 48 hours, United Nations agencies warned the coronavirus could spread famine to hundreds of millions, called for new debt relief processes and the UN's chief urged expanding debt relief and aid to more countries.
(2020-04-25). What people living with hepatitis C need to know about COVID-19. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Hepatitis C infections tripled in the U.S. from -2009-18, prompting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to update screening recommendations that include all adults and pregnant women. This increase is especially concerning, since people who have existing chronic medical issues may be at higher risk of serious illness from COVID-19. "Hepatitis C is another RNA virus, actually not that …
(2020-04-25). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: COVID-19 research task force. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As the SARS-CoV-2 virus spread worldwide, a race began to develop testing protocols and ramp up research. Mayo Clinic's COVID-19 research task force is studying the virus, predicting hot spots, and working towards effective treatments and a vaccine. On the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, Dr. Andrew Badley, chair of Mayo Clinic's COVID-19 research task force, …
(2020-04-25). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: COVID-19 news briefing with Dr. Greg Poland. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org On the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, Dr. Gregory Poland, an infectious diseases expert and head of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group, covers the latest news on the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Poland discusses current outbreak numbers, why there may be a second wave of infections, and research on a vaccine. Click the player below: Mayo Clinic Q&A is …
(2020-04-25). Despite COVID-19, Trump Keeps on Gutting Protections for Workers. truthout.org Last year, the Trump administration finalized the rollback of a 2016 rule requiring employers to electronically file detailed logs of injuries and illness in the workplace with federal safety regulators. Employers were already supposed to keep the logs on hand, and the rule was designed to help safety inspectors, unions and employers identify workplace hazards across industries and individual companies — including hazards that contribute to the spread of diseases like COVID-19. | However, the U.S. C…
(2020-04-25). Infographic: Understanding COVID-19 testing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For the latest updates on the COVID-19 pandemic, check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. For more information and COVID-19 coverage, go to the Mayo Clinic News Network and mayoclinic.org.
(2020-04-25). Iran's coronavirus death toll reaches 5,650. yenisafak.com With 76 new deaths reported in Iran, the death toll from the coronavirus surged to 5,650, state media said on Saturday.A total of 1,134 more people tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the total infections to 89,328, Iran's state broadcaster reported, citing a statement by Health Ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour.Jahanpour said 68,193 people have recovered so far and were discharged from hospitals, while 3,096 patients are in critical condition.More than 410,075 tests have been conducted in the country, he added.In his speech at the National Coronavirus Council, President Hasan Rouhani…
(2020-04-25). Dutch coronavirus cases rise above 37,000, with 120 new deaths. yenisafak.com The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Netherlands rose by 655 to 37,190, health authorities said on Saturday, with 120 new deaths.The country's death toll stands at 4,409, the Netherlands Institute for Public Health (RIVM) said in its daily update. The actual numbers are likely higher, as not all suspected cases are tested, the RIVM said.
(2020-04-25). Spain sees less than 400 virus deaths 2nd day in row. yenisafak.com Spain registered another 378 deaths on Saturday, bringing the country's total death toll to 22,902, according to the Spanish Health Ministry.Saturday marked the second day in a row that the country reported less than 400 daily COVID-19 deaths
(2020-04-25). Africa's COVID-19 response should focus on human capital: Expert. yenisafak.com Africa should focus on human capital and the informal sector as an appropriate response to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, an expert said."I think the first big lesson is we urgently need to prioritize human capital," Richard Munang, a development expert, told Anadolu Agency.With more 27,000 cases, effects of the coronavirus have plunged sub-Saharan Africa into its first recession in 25 years, according to the World Bank.More than 1,200 deaths have so far been reported in 52 of Africa's 54 countries, according to data compiled by the Africa Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (Africa CDC) on Frida…
(2020-04-25). Russia reports 5,966 new coronavirus cases in past 24 hours. yenisafak.com The number of new coronavirus cases in Russia has risen by 5,966 over the past 24 hours, bringing its nationwide tally to 74,588, the country's coronavirus crisis response centre said on Saturday.It also reported 66 new deaths from COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, bringing the total death toll in Russia to 681.The number of coronavirus cases in Russia began rising sharply this month, although it had reported far fewer infections than many western European countries in the early stages of the outbreak.
(2020-04-25). Moscow: Some Countries Excuse Own Insufficient COVID-19 Response by Attacking WHO. sputniknews.com Last week, Trump announced that the US would no longer be funding the World Health Organisation because the latter failed to report accurately on the coronavirus.
(2020-04-25). WHO Says No Evidence People Who Have COVID-19 Antibodies Protected from Second Infection. sputniknews.com As of 25 April, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases globally stands at 2,686,785, with 184,681 deaths, according to the World Health Organisation.
(2020-04-24). New Relief Bill Lacks Funds for Food Aid, Rent Relief, Election Protection. truthout.org As the House passes a new $484 Billion coronavirus relief bill, Congressmember Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is the sole Democrat to vote no, saying it falls far short, failing to protect those at greatest health risk, including essential frontline workers, and could let millions go hungry. We get response from The American Prospect's David Dayen. | TRANSCRIPT: | This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form. | AMY GOODMAN: Members of Congress returned to Washington, D.C., Thursday…
(2020-04-24). New $484B Relief Bill Lacks Funds for Food Aid, Rent Relief, US Postal Service, Election Protection. democracynow.org 
As the House passes a new $484 Billion coronavirus relief bill, Congressmember Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is the sole Democrat to vote no, saying it falls far short, failing to protect those at greatest health risk, including essential frontline workers, and could let millions go hungry. We get response from The American Prospect's David Dayen.
(2020-04-24). How the Chinese Authorities and the World Health Organization Handled the Coronavirus. counterpunch.org 
On April 14, 2020, U.S. President Donald Trump addressed a news conference at the White House, where he said that his administration would "halt [all] funding" for the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO, founded in 1948, is the principal United Nations agency tasked with the improvement of the health of the world; it is also widely acknowledged as an agency that is best suited to deal with health emergencies.
(2020-04-24). A Light Against the Darkness. counterpunch.org Bernie Sanders claimed to have won the war of ideas in his unsuccessful quest for the Democratic Presidential nomination by introducing new concepts like class struggle to our political vocabulary and making universal health care and debt-free higher education subject to mainstream debate. If this is victory, then we have a long road ahead. America
(2020-04-24). The World's Most Unfair Health Care System. counterpunch.org 
The elephant in the Covid-19 infected room is Medicare for All. Maybe it really, finally is time for it. With at least 26 million people suddenly unemployed and many of those losing their health coverage during a deadly plague — how are people supposed to pay for a doctor if they get sick? And many
(2020-04-24). Diane Archer on Medicare for All, Sriram Madhusoodanan on Fossil Fuel Accountability. fair.org 
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(2020-04-24). Corporate Media Deny Their Own Existence, Despite Driving Biden's Primary Victory. fair.org 
If someone were to tell you that major and influential business sectors like the fossil fuel and health insurance industries simply don't exist, or imply that major corporations like ExxonMobil and Cigna don't try to manipulate public opinion and advance a political agenda in order to protect and maximize their profits, you might find it hard to contain your laughter. | But looking at corporate media's coverage of corporate media, one gets the sense that anyone who dares to suggest that media corporations like Comcast-owned MSNBC, AT&T-owned CNN or News Corp…
(2020-04-24). Trump was given 'realtime updates' over Covid-19 as the pandemic developed. mronline.org 
More than a dozen health experts working for the WHO in Geneva relayed regular information to Mr Trump about COVID-19, U.S. and international officials have confirmed.
(2020-04-24). Smithfield and Our Troubled Future. counterpunch.org 
In 2009, there were suspicions that a Smithfield plant in Perote, Mexico might have triggered the Swine Flu epidemic. It was small potatoes compared to COVID-19. Only 1000 people were infected, with 68 deaths. The Mexico City newspaper La Jornada quoted health officials who concluded that the original carrier was in the "clouds of flies" that thrived in Smithfield's manure lagoons.
(2020-04-24). Child commissioner says vulnerable children are at 'heightened risk' during lockdown. thecanary.co 
Vulnerable children are being hidden from sight during the coronavirus (Covid-19) lockdown, the children's commissioner Anne Longfield has warned. She says this means measures implemented to curb the spread of coronavirus mean youngsters have been cut off from sources of support, such as teachers and health visitors. | Data published for England on 25 April aims to show the true number of children at risk in every local authority during the coronavirus emergency. Local area profiles will also highlight vulnerable groups — such as those in overcrowded or inadequate accommodation, young carers, or those witho…
(2020-04-24). Instead of Protecting Public Health During Covid-19 Crisis, Trump Moves to Prop Up 'Dirty, Dying' Uranium Mining Industry. commondreams.org "It's despicable to risk irreversible harm to spectacular wild places by propping up uranium companies that can't compete in global markets." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files… …
