Housing is more than a basic need—it’s a key part to healthcare. Amid the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, that aspect of healthcare is both more needed and more precarious than ever. There are already nearly 10 million very low-income renter households across the U.S., and another 1.5 […]
The Boy Scouts motto is “Be Prepared,” but in the midst of the coronavirus crisis, it’s can be hard to know exactly what to prepare for. Quinn Callander didn’t let that stop him. The 12-year-old Scout lives in the suburbs of Vancouver, Canada, and heard a local hospital ask […]
The number of Covid-19 related deaths is rising , a fact accompanied by an equally horrifying truth—many of those who die will do so alone. Visitors are typically restricted, which means that family members of some coronavirus patients are prohibited from being with them in their last days, unable […]
Global alarm and frightening stories of healthcare workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 battle has millions on the sidelines wanting to help, but not sure where to look or apply their skill sets . To allay that confusion, XPrize spinoff HeroX —which allows anyone to create a […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged health systems and public health authorities worldwide. When you have a rapidly spreading virus with a high transmission rate, you have to investigate all possible infection risks. One area of risk that is yet to receive any attention is big buildings such as tower […]
Frederick O’Brien is a freelance journalist who conforms to most British stereotypes. His interests include American literature, graphic design, sustainable … More about Frederick … Earn your master’s degree online Search engine optimization ( SEO ) is essential for almost every kind of website, but its finer points remain […]
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There are three basic steps to stamping out the spread of a highly contagious disease such as COVID-19. First, you detect who has the disease. Then, you trace who they may have passed it to. And finally, you isolate everyone who is at risk. Step two—also known as contact […]
Almost one-third of apartment renters in the U.S. haven’t yet paid rent for April, as millions of Americans have lost their jobs because of the coronavirus pandemic. A free tool called Hello Landlord , from legal experts, helps tenants quickly draft a letter to their landlord to explain why […]
All hail Zoom, the mighty little videoconferencing service that bested better known rivals like Skype, FaceTime, and Microsoft Teams to become corona-culture’s virtual meetup of choice. There’s a lot to like about Zoom—even despite nasty “Zoombombers” and frightening security holes . The software is so easy to use that […]
Not surprisingly, life in quarantine has presented creatives with a unique chance to make money, raise money for charity, and entertain the masses via live social media (all while alleviating their own boredom). The concept of going live isn’t new, but the way people treat it has forever changed. […]
