From: Forbes Topline: Coronavirus - Tuesday Mar 24, 2020 09:08 pm
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COVID-19 cases in America, especially in states including New York and California, are steadily rising. But as of now, Europe still bears the brunt of the epidemic. Italians were hopeful that the number of coronavirus fatalities was slowly declining, but today another 743 deaths were reported. Meanwhile in Spain, another hotspot, several residents of an elder care home were found dead in their beds after staff left due to coronavirus fears. Sadly, heartbreaking stories like this have become more common as the virus spreads.

Leah Rosenbaum

Leah Rosenbaum

Assistant Editor, Healthcare & Science

 
As Science And Business Go To War With Each Other, President Trump Pours Fuel On The Fire
 
 
 
As Science And Business Go To War With Each Other, President Trump Pours Fuel On The Fire

Small business owners across America are worried about the economic impacts of shuttering the country due to coronavirus, a claim echoed by President Trump. But scientists are adamant the evidence shows that more social distancing measures are needed to prevent more COVID-19 cases and deaths, and to prevent hospitals from being overburdened.

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Business

Stocks had a great day today, going from a three-year low to surging up to 11%

Ford is going from cars to healthcare as they start a partnership with 3M and GE Healthcare to produce essential medical supplies including ventilators and personal protective equipment.

A new Twitter hashtag, #NotDying4WallStreet, highlights the tension between those that think the economy should resume business as usual and those who don’t.

One vocation is thriving under the coronavirus outbreak-- trucking. But are truckers also getting the support they need to keep moving?

 
Smokers At Higher Risk Of Severe COVID-19 During Coronavirus Outbreak
 
 
 
Smokers At Higher Risk Of Severe COVID-19 During Coronavirus Outbreak

COVID-19 is primarily a disease that impacts the lungs, so it shouldn’t be a big surprise that lung health is vital to a fast recovery. New studies have proved this point, and found that smokers are at higher risk of severe disease than nonsmokers. So if you’ve been looking for an excuse to quit, here it is.

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Science & Health

The FDA has approved several more rapid COVID-19 diagnostic tests from private companies, right as they’re needed most.

President Trump and others have been touting the potential benefits of chloroquine to treat coronavirus. A derivative of this compound that’s used to clean fishtanks recently sent a woman and her husband to the hospital.

What would happen if the U.S. just continued with business as usual? Would it be better than if the entire country went on full lockdown? Check out these three scenarios to be sure.

 
Panic At The Gun Shop: Coronavirus Fears Cause A Run On Ammo And Firearms
 
 
 
Panic At The Gun Shop: Coronavirus Fears Cause A Run On Ammo And Firearms

People are stocking up on all sorts of things to survive the coronavirus pandemic: food, toilet paper, and now guns. A surge in gun and ammo sales, notably from many first-time customers, shows how worried people are about protecting their property and themselves.

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