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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jenny Harries and Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Patrick Vallance at a March news conference on the pandemic. That month, Harries stated that the World Health Organization recommendation for all countries to test extensively was meant more for lower income countries than for wealthy nations. The U.K. later changed its view.

OPINION: The Ghosts Of Colonialism Are Haunting The World's Response To The Pandemic

The era of colonial powers ended in the 20th century. But the legacy lingers on and can be seen in the way the West has reacted to the coronavirus crisis. Although there are some hopeful signs, too.

Whitmer says governors asked White House for money to avert COVID-linked deficits

Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she was on a conference call Monday with other governors and Vice President Mike Pence.The call was to help coordinate…

On Wednesday, the U.N. Security Council approved a 90-day cease-fire in global conflict zones due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Security Council is seen here in February at U.N. headquarters in New York City.

U.N. Security Council Demands Cease-Fire In Conflict Areas, Due To COVID-19

The Security Council has struggled for months to pass a resolution related to COVID-19 because of tussling between the U.S. and China over a reference to the World Health Organization.

Study: Your Great Lakes microbrews might come with hint of microplastic

We Michiganders love our craft beer. In recent years, small breweries have been popping up everywhere, from big cities to small towns.But it turns out…

A screenshot from Wednesday's 'Black Lives Matter Call To Action" webinar.

Black Lives Matter Lansing directs ire at mayor on third day of Capitol protests

Discussion during a Black Lives Matter Lansing webinar Wednesday night was dominated by criticism over the city’s police budget and a call for Lansing…

People are losing jobs, but some big and small companies are hiring

The unemployment rate is rising because people are losing their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But, there are new jobs opening up.Retailers Wal-Mart…

President Donald Trump holds up his face mask during a press conference at the White House on Tuesday.

In Reversal, Trump Urges Mask Use, Warns Coronavirus Pandemic Will Get Worse

The solo briefing came as cases of COVID-19 continue to surge in hot spots across the country.

Stateside: Rep. Upton on shutdown, EPA; the UP’s humongous fungus; Henry Ford’s anti-Semitism

Today on Stateside, we talk to a biologist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration about the aftermath of the partial government…

Each mobile clinic has a nurse, a counselor and a peer specialist — all trained to drive a 34-foot-long motor home. "I never thought when I went to nursing school that I'd be doing this," says Christi Couron as she pumps 52 gallons of diesel fuel into the vehicle.

Health On Wheels: Tricked-Out RVs Deliver Addiction Treatment To Rural Colorado

As COVID-19 forced many addiction treatment clinics to scale back, Colorado brought its clinics on wheels to remote, underserved towns and used telehealth to connect patients with addiction doctors.

Politics and public health: controlling COVID-19 in Michigan’s Capital region

Lansing has always been a busy place. It’s home to the state Legislature, which makes it a popular location for protests from across the political…

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