Nurith Aizenman

Trump Administration Rejects Government Report On COVID-19 Death Toll

Tamara Keith

The administration pushed back against an internal government report, obtained by The New York Times, predicting the daily coronavirus death toll could nearly double in the U.S. by early June.

This Bornean horseshoe bat and other bat species can harbor coronaviruses. The nonprofit group EcoHealth Alliance had U.S. government funding for an ongoing research project in China on bats and coronaviruses — until the money was cut on April 24.

Why The U.S. Government Stopped Funding A Research Project On Bats And Coronaviruses

Nurith Aizenman

The project, run by the nonprofit EcoHealth Alliance, aimed to identify places to monitor, come up with strategies to prevent spillover of the virus and get a jump on creating vaccines and treatments.

South Carolina has permitted retail stores to reopen to customers. It's one of a handful of states easing up on some social distancing restrictions.

When Is It Safe To Ease Social Distancing? Here's What One Model Says For Each State

Nurith Aizenman

Some states are moving forward, but many would be wise to wait, according to experts at the University of Washington. Here's their estimate for each state's safe date to reopen.

White House Guidelines For States Reopening Seem Short On Specifics

Nurith Aizenman

President Trump unveiled guidelines for states to reopen in three stages, but public health officials say they fall short. States are going to have to figure out a lot of it for themselves.

5 Key Facts Not Explained In White House COVID-19 Projections

Nurith Aizenman

The Trump administration's strategy for ending the current wave of coronavirus infections relies on a model that appears to count on several important assumptions. We look at why that matters.

What Does COVID-19 Modeling Show, And How Can U.S. Lessen The Pain?

Nurith Aizenman

Federal officials are now predicting that the coronavirus could claim more than 200,000 American lives. The news brought a more somber tone to Tuesday's White House briefing on the issue.

With Strict Social Distancing, U.S. COVID-19 Deaths May Total 100,000

Nurith Aizenman

Which cities and states are days away from facing a spike in COVID-19 cases? Which others are simmering hotspots that will take 2 to 3 weeks to flare? We examine the U.S. map for red flags in data.

Pedestrians cross South Grand Avenue in Downtown Los Angeles even after California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a statewide stay-at-home order on March 19.

Experts Say The U.S. Needs A National Shutdown ASAP — But Differ On What Comes Next

Nurith Aizenman

Leading public health experts argue that all U.S. states should have residents stay at home for several weeks to slow the coronavirus. But what needs to happen after the lockdowns are lifted?

Examining The Trade-Offs To Social Distancing

Nurith Aizenman

Countries are imposing unprecedented social distancing measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. But, is there a point when the cost to society outweighs the benefits?

MedStar Washington Hospital Center's "ready room" in Washington, D.C., has mostly been used to house emergency supplies — but some storage carts have been moved out to make way for patient assessment stations.

Are U.S. Hospitals Ready?

Selena Simmons-Duffin

Here's what it will take for medical facilities across the nation to handle the coming surge of COVID-19 patients.