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Amid Pandemic, FDA Seizes Cheaper Drugs From Canada

Art Shotwell Apr. 20 2020 4 minutes read

Many Americans order drugs from Canada and other countries because they are cheaper, but U.S. authorities appear to be cracking down on the practice.

State recalls 12,000 COVID-19 test kits due to possible contamination 

Art Shotwell Apr. 19 2020 2 minutes read

The state is recalling about 12,000 COVID-19 test kits sent to local health jurisdictions, tribal nations and state agency partners across the state.

Health Officials Recommended Canceling Events with 10-50 People. Then 33,000 Fans Attended Seattle Sounders Game

Art Shotwell Apr. 19 2020 19 minutes read

As COVID-19 fears grew, public officials and sports execs contemplated health risks — and debated a PR message — but let 33,000 fans into a Seattle Sounders soccer match, emails show.

Internal Documents Show Federal Agencies Supported the WHO Before Trump Was Against It

Art Shotwell Apr. 18 2020 7 minutes read

In a battle between China and the U.S. over global leadership, American diplomats and aid officials cited U.S. funding of the World Health Organization as key and relied heavily on the agency for help. When Trump cut its funding, he upended all that.

What’s the Deal With Coronavirus Stimulus Checks, and How Do I Get One?

Art Shotwell Apr. 17 2020 7 minutes read

The IRS is responsible for dispersing coronavirus stimulus checks to Americans who qualify and has started doing so as of mid-April 2020. But for many people, lots of questions lie between them and their “checks.” Here’s what you need to know.

‘It’s Not Over Until It’s Over’: 5 Things To Know About Hitting The COVID-19 Peak

Art Shotwell Apr. 17 2020 8 minutes read

President Donald Trump says the country has seen a peak in new cases, but that doesn’t mean the end of the pandemic, experts say. Buckle in — we could be social distancing into 2022.

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