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Archives for March 2020
A study of the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic finds that cities with stricter social distancing reaped economic benefits.
Anything helps, yes. But there’s a limit to even a billion dollars in donations: “Can’t make payroll on ad credits.”
How hospitals decide which Covid-19 patients to prioritize when resources are scarce.
Every unemployed worker gets an extra $600 per week.
The $25 million gift is Zuckerberg’s biggest donation yet to tackle the coronavirus.
Here’s how the US got here — and what to do next.
“It’s not about you, it’s about everybody else.”
It’s a great first start. But the battle is not over.
The IRS will start direct depositing and mailing as soon as the bill passes.
As they treat coronavirus, health care workers report high rates of depression and anxiety, a new study shows.
The coronavirus is a test for Silicon Valley philanthropists to finally give to Silicon Valley.
Gates rebuked the proposal of leaders like Donald Trump.
One big lesson: You can’t give up early on social distancing.
Tech giants have committed to providing 9 million masks. It’s not nearly enough to make up for the government’s failures.
Italy tried to stem its outbreak, belatedly. We’re on a similar course.