Some manufacturers are racing to make ventilators, respirators, and face shields. But the situation is nothing like it was in the 1940s.
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Lees meerAfter a hospital put out a call for protective gear, three friends developed a product in a few days. Their design is now being manufactured by Ford.
Lees meerFirst deny the problem, then say the solution is too expensive? The playbook here is all too familiar.
Lees meerWhile it might seem wasteful to test the seemingly healthy, tracking antibodies could show how widely the virus has spread—and who may now be immune.
Lees meerThe serendipity of experiments is difficult to recreate on screens. But virtual labs can make science more accessible to students everywhere.
Lees meerRobots can help doctors distance from patients, and help those in isolation cope. But getting the machines into hospitals is fraught with difficulties.
Lees meerSocial distancing can lead to adverse psychological and physiological effects. But there are things you can do to maintain your overall health.
Lees meerShuttering public libraries puts a strain on communities—even if it’s the only way to keep people safe.
Lees meerTalk of shifting supply chains away from China has quieted as illness spreads in the West. Reduced demand meets rebounding supply.
Lees meerWorried your kids will rot their brains on movies and TV? Try these “edutaining” games instead for PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Android phones.
Lees meerMeanwhile, Microsoft and Sony plan to throttle game downloads during peak usage hours to help prevent internet congestion during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Lees meerDue to Covid-19, Amazon is only accepting certain supplies at its warehouses. Small businesses are already feeling the pinch.
Lees meerThe US is desperate for hospital beds. The USACE can build thousands of them in a matter of days.
Lees meerWriter Garrett Graff is seeking stories from a wide range of US residents to compile a portrait of a nation in the grip of Covid-19. Send us yours.
Lees meerThe food service industry is facing pandemic-related layoffs and closings, but tech-savvy chef Eric Rivera is using online platforms to keep his business in the black.
Lees meerAn outbreak could seriously harm staff, the incarcerated, and the surrounding community. Releasing inmates could help—if they have somewhere to go.
Lees meerThe president promises a return to work “sooner than people think.” But public health experts say we need months of social distancing to prevent millions of deaths from Covid-19.
Lees meerUtilities and grid operators are well-prepared to handle the pandemic, but a second wave of the virus later this year could be disastrous.
Lees meerLooking for something to pass the time while you're social distancing? These games have been working for us.
Lees meerBeyond immediate measures to mitigate this disaster, societies need to start reimagining the global economy to avoid future disasters.
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