Nursing homes represent more than 1 in 4 COVID-19 deaths
As federal data collection becomes more robust, a clearer picture is emerging of the ravages of COVID-19 in nursing homes. Learn more here. Article by Justin Myers and Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar
Lack of global leadership is ‘greatest threat’ in fighting pandemic, says WHO
“...The greatest threat we face now is not the virus itself, it’s the lack of global solidarity and global leadership.” WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said at a virtual health forum organized by the World Government Summit, an event organized by Dubai. Learn more here. Article by Alexander Cornwell
What Is Hydroxychloroquine and Does It Treat COVID-19?
An approved, standard treatment for coronavirus does not exist. In light of that, the FDA has approved compassionate use of hydroxychloroquine for treating COVID-19. This means doctors are allowed to give experimental drugs to extremely sick people as a last-ditch effort. Learn more here. Article by Megan Schmidt
FDA revokes authorization of drug Trump touted
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revoked its emergency use authorization for the drugs hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine for the treatment of Covid-19. Learn more here. Article by Jacqueline Howard
Vaccine experts want the FDA to commit to 30,000 people in Covid-19 vaccine trials
Vaccine experts are afraid President Trump will authorize a vaccine without enough testing done in clinical studies. Many experts advise having at least 30,000 volunteers to study a vaccine. Learn more here. Article by Elizabeth Cohen
Social Justice Vs. Social Distance? Art Caplan Says We Can ‘Walk And Chew Gum’ At The Same Time
Concerns about social distancing have come up due to protests all over the nation. Dr. Art Caplan advises that these protests can happen if people wear masks, bring hand sanitizer, and follow social distancing protocols. Learn more here. Article by Zoe Mathews
Exceptionalism Is Killing Americans
How has the world’s richest country, home to world-class health institutions such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health, produced one of the worst coronavirus outbreaks in the world? Learn more here. Article by Jeremy Konyndyk
2020 GBI Summer School: Global Bioethics, Human Rights, & Public Policy – APPLY NOW!
Global Bioethics Initiative (GBI) invites students & professionals to attend: International Bioethics Summer School August 3 - 8, 2020 Our summer program provides a multidisciplinary approach across various disciplines including law, medicine, biology, political science, anthropology, sociology, and psychology. The program covers many themes including ethics of research, ethics of reproductive technologies, genetics, health [...]
Thousands worldwide volunteer for deliberate coronavirus exposure to speed up vaccine development
1 Day Sooner, a grassroots group of scientists and researchers, is planning on conducting a challenge trial for a potential COVID-19 vaccine. Many people all over the world have signed up. Learn more here. Article by Jacquelyn Lebel
Art Caplan On Protesting During A Pandemic: ‘The Virus is Still Here’
Art Caplan talks to Boston Public Radio about te health risks of protesting during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more here. Article by Aiden Connelly