Over the past two weeks, a new term has erupted in everyday speech. Social Distancing. That’s what we are all supposed to do. But that’s exactly what we should NOT do. What we
It’s not just that Norway has universal single-payer health care. Norwegians know that they depend on each other, and they trust their government to get it right.
In the face of an overwhelming tidal wave of bad news about the coronavirus, what we need most right now are daily reminders of our better human selves.
How did they do it? With extensive countermeasures such as free and quick testing, South Korea has slowed the spread of the virus and on March 14 reported more recoveries than new infections.
As a doctor, I’m trained to remain calm in the face of uncertainty. As a Black woman, I shouldn’t make light of the way some Black people attempt to protect themselves in a country that often does little to protect them.