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More than 2 million uninsured people in the US may be hospitalized for COVID-19
Apr 13, 2020 11:16More than 2 million people living without health insurance in the United States may need to be hospitalized and treated for COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus that has sparked a global pandemic and shut down much of the nation, according to a new analysis by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
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Yemen is not prepared to face coronavirus
Apr 13, 2020 11:12As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread in the world, Yemen is among the nations most at risk. Studies by international aid agencies and non-governmental organizations warn that the health care system in Yemen is on the verge of collapse and that the country is experiencing a complex humanitarian emergency. The only way to save millions of lives would be for the US and Saudi Arabia to end their illegal war and inhumane blockade in order to let medical supplies into Yemen.
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As small businesses in US face coronavirus doomsday, big insurers say: We can't save you. We won't save you
Apr 13, 2020 11:09American groups including National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America, American Property Casualty Insurance Association, Reinsurance Association of America, and the Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers say US insurance companies are not "designed" to cover losses caused by a pandemic.
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Iran by far outpaces US in fight against COVID-19
Apr 13, 2020 11:05In its inept response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Trump regime has taken Friedman’s prescription to the extreme. Bringing about “its own brand of chaos and disorganization,” Trump has exhibited virtually no leadership in organizing a coordinated effort at the national level to confront the deadly coronavirus.
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United Nations supports frontline COVID-19 response
Apr 13, 2020 10:58As the coronavirus pandemic spreads to more than 200 countries and territories, killing more than 100,000 people, the United Nations is redoubling its support for frontline responders who are working around the clock to save lives.
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Leader: Entire world feeling dire need of redeemer (1)
Apr 13, 2020 10:50Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in his televised address to the nation on Thursday April 9, on the occasion of the blessed 15th of Sha’ban, the birthday of the Lord of the Age, Imam Mahdi (AS), said the need for the Saviour of humanity is being felt very strongly all over the crisis-ridden and pandemic-plagued world, which has realized that is only spiritual values and not materialistic pursuits that can bring peace and justice.
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Disbelief in big cities as air pollution falls
Apr 12, 2020 19:20A nationwide lockdown imposed across India almost two weeks ago to stop the spread of the coronavirus — the largest lockdown of its kind attempted anywhere — has led to widespread chaos and suffering, especially among the country’s 300 million poor. Yet in Delhi, the world’s most polluted city, it has also resulted in some of the freshest air the capital has seen in decades.
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US unemployment claims during coronavirus pandemic soar to 'truly shocking' 16.8 million
Apr 12, 2020 19:13The U.S. Department of Labor announced on Thursday that 6.6 million Americans filed unemployment claims last week, bringing the three-week total to roughly 16.8 million—meaning about 10% of the nation's workforce has become jobless during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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American people with disabilities face greater risk of economic devastation from COVID-19
Apr 12, 2020 19:09American people with disabilities will be one of the hardest-hit populations by both the health and economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic. In this regard we have prepared for you an article written by Jack Delaney, former disability policy analyst, federal lobbyist and congressional intern.
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COVID-19 crisis: washing hands for 20 seconds, not wasting water for 20 seconds
Apr 12, 2020 05:47These days, it is strictly recommended to wash our hands for 20 seconds as a great step to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, but unfortunately many leave the tap running at the same time. This issue poses the greatest threat to the environment.