Canada Pledges $27M to Venezuelan Refugee Crisis Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Canada pledged $27 million to support Venezuelan refugees, just as Latin America became the new epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic.

China Tests 6.5 Million Residents for Coronavirus in Just 9 Days

China tested 6.5 million people for coronavirus in just 9 days in Wuhan, China, the original epicenter for the pandemic, finding just over 200—mostly asymptomatic—cases.

Public HealthAshley Fornaro May 26, 2020public health, coronavirus, testing, covid19, china Comment

140+ Global Leaders Support Free People’s Vaccine

More than 140 world leaders and public figures called for the commitment of a free, people’s vaccine, to ensure everyone, everywhere will be able to get a vaccine for the coronavirus, when one is developed.

Public HealthAshley FornaroMay 18, 2020coronavirus, covid19, public health, vaccine, united nationsComment

Hate Speech Undermines Global Efforts to Fight COVID-19

Fears of coronavirus are fueling hate speech and attacks across the globe, undermining an internationally coordinated approach to effectively combat COVID-19.

Human Rights, War and PeaceAshley FornaroMay 11, 2020covid19, coronavirus, public health, politics, hate speechComment

US Conspicuously Absent from Global Coronavirus Vaccine Conference

World leaders held an online coronavirus vaccine summit on Monday, raising more than 8 billion U.S. dollars for research and vaccine production, but the U.S. failed to attend.

HealthSattva ZhangMay 5, 2020covid19, coronavirus, public health, international relationsComment

Rohingya Refugees Relocated to Controversial Bangladesh Island After Weeks Stranded at Sea

Dozens of Rohingya refugees were transported to a remote and controversial island in Bangladesh after being stranded at sea for weeks.

How Can I Help? (Pledge to) Volunteer

Many people want to know: How can I help? Fight off your sense of helplessness and inject your mundane day with a shot of hope by pledging to volunteer when the coronavirus ends.

HealthAshley FornaroApril 27, 2020Coronavirus, covid19, volunteerComment

How Coronavirus is Impacting Climate Change

Bluer skies and cleaner waterways may be short term benefits of an otherwise terrible global pandemic, but what will happen to the environment when the global economy restarts? Can any of these short term benefits be transformed into long term transformational environmental improvements?

What is the Health Silk Road?

As the U.S. cuts funding for the World Health Organization, China is doubling down on helping global public health by proposing a Health Silk Road.

Rich Countries Trample Poor Countries in Race for Medical Supplies

Rich countries are competing against low and middle income countries for limited medical supplies, exacerbating pre-existing disparities in health care and the ability to treat COVID-19 patients.

HealthAshley FornaroApril 13, 2020covid19, coron, public health, developing countries, politics, nationalism, medical suppliesComment

Who is at Higher Risk for Severe Illness From Coronavirus?

A person’s age and medical history are not the only indicators of elevated risk. Publics officials are now warning of an ‘explosion’ of COVID-19 cases in minority communities.

HealthAshley FornaroApril 8, 2020health, Coronavirus, covid19, racial injustice, structural inequality, vulnerable populationsComment

How Man-made Disasters Exacerbate COVID-19 Pandemic

Millions of refugees and internally displaced people are vulnerable to the coronavirus, since violence forced them to leave their homes. Finding peaceful solutions to conflicts around the world has never been more urgent.

Health, refugees, War and PeaceAshley FornaroApril 6, 2020refugees, coronavirus, covid19, public health, war, conflict, peace, world peaceComment

Should I Wear a Face Mask? CDC Reconsiders its Guidelines During Coronavirus Pandemic

Who should wear a face mask during the coronavirus pandemic? Public health experts are weighing changes to their guidelines.

HealthAshley FornaroApril 1, 2020face mask, coronavirus, covid19, public healthComment

US and China Pledge to Work Together to Combat COVID-19

American and Chinese health officials promised to work together to fight the novel coronavirus, as cases in New York State surpassed those in China’s Hubei Province.

HealthAshley FornaroMarch 31, 2020covid19, coronavirus, US-China relations, international relations, pandemic, global healthComment

New York City Mobilizes as COVID-19 Cases Soar

New York City struggles to cope with the rising number of coronavirus cases in the city, as officials scramble to building field hospitals and procure personal protective equipment.

Health, United StatesAshley FornaroMarch 30, 2020new york city, coronavirus, covid19, national guard, new york, field hospital, nypdComment

5 Ways to Help Fight the Fallout From Coronavirus

Feeling powerless over COVID-19? You’re not alone. But there are many ways you can still make a difference. Helping others can provide you with a sense of purpose and a renewed sense of community during this difficult time. Here are a few ways to get started:

HealthAshley FornaroMarch 25, 2020coronavirus, health, isolation, mental health, covid19 Comment

Why Countries Need to Quarantine to ‘Flatten the Curve’

Countries around the world are following in China’s footsteps, putting entire communities on lockdown in an effort to “flatten the curve.” Flattening the curve refers to lowering the rate of infection, in order to reduce the number of patients who need limited lifesaving care and equipment.

Ashley FornaroMarch 24, 2020Comment

How China is Helping the World Battle Covid2019

Through tough but effective measures, China has been able to wrestle control of the novel coronavirus, Covid-19, within its borders. Now the country is moving swiftly to combat new cases from Chinese expatriates returning home, while also looking abroad to share their hard-won knowledge with countries around the world struggling to contain their own outbreaks.

HealthAshley Fornaro March 23, 2020covid2019, Coronavirus, ChinaComment

Coronavirus Is Not All Bad News — Not for The Planet At Least

The Covid-19 pandemic has taken over humanity claiming thousands of human lives but reviving natural resources around the world. From uncontaminated water in Venice’s canals to air quality in China, the environmental gains from this tragedy has benefited millions of plant and animal species.

Environment, EuropeSushmita RoyMarch 20, 2020Covid19, Venice, Italy, environment and peaceComment

Here's What We Can Learn from China’s Response to Covid-19

Here’s a look at a number of measures the most populous country in the world, China, took that has helped them halt the spread of Covid-19.

HealthAshley FornaroMarch 20, 2020covid19, Coronavirus, ChinaComment

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