Krugman: This land of denial and death (NYT)
Covid-19 and the dark side of American exceptionalism.
Death comes at you fast. Just three weeks ago...
Moderate social distancing yields $8 trillion in economic benefits, study finds (WaPo)
Saving lives and saving the economy are complementary goals, University of Chicago researchers conclude:
When it comes...
How epidemics change civilizations (WSJ)
Epidemiologists’ strategy to combat the coronavirus is wide scale shutdowns, or social distancing -- an idea derived from measures taken during the...
More Americans should probably wear masks for protection (NYT)
While wearing a mask shouldn’t replace hand-washing or social distancing, it may be better than nothing, experts say
Why Quebec’s coronavirus cases have skyrocketed (The Globe & Mail)
Montreal has emerged as Canada’s COVID-19 hot spot after an early spring break and close ties to New York and France sowed...
Shortage of seasonal farm workers threatens to create food shortages in Europe (The Globe...
Tomatoes, asparagus, lettuce and other fruits and vegetables are emerging as collateral damage of the coronavirus crisis,...
Lies in a time of pandemic (The Bulwark)
1. How to Manage an Outbreak
Last week, a reader sent me a passage from the end of...
Sesame Workshop to help parents and children during coronavirus pandemic
New songs, animated Sesame Street spots, and an ongoing release of resources to help caregivers and young children worldwide navigate their new realities in...
GOP senator calls on Trump to reopen parts of economy because ‘death is an...
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin called to reopen parts of the American economy to avoid throwing it into a recession or...