“We saved 2 million people” from dying of COVID-19.” President Donald Trump, during the Oct. 15 town hall on NBC News This story was produced in partnership with PolitiFact. This story can be republished for free (details). President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed to have saved 2 million lives from COVID-19 through his actions to… Read More: Trump Says He Saved 2 Million Lives From COVID. Really? »
As the global death toll from the coronavirus approaches 1 million people, the World Health Organization said Friday that it’s “not impossible” that number could double if countries don’t uniformly work to suppress the virus’ spread. “It’s certainly unimaginable, but it’s not impossible, because if we look at losing 1 million people in nine months… Read More: WHO says 2 million coronavirus deaths is ‘not impossible’ as… »
The latest “big change” in coronavirus infections across the UK is of “great concern”, England’s deputy chief medical officer has warned. Prof Jonathan Van Tam said people have “relaxed too much” over the summer and “we have got to start taking this very seriously again”. If not, the UK will have “a bumpy ride over… Read More: Coronavirus: Rise in UK cases a great concern, Van Tam… »
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention quietly modified its coronavirus testing guidelines this week to exclude people who do not have symptoms of Covid-19 — even if they have been recently exposed to the virus. Experts questioned the revision, pointing to the importance of identifying infections in the small window immediately before the onset… Read More: C.D.C. Now Says People Without Covid-19 Symptoms Do Not Need… »