Politicizing the coronavirus crisis?
Belgian doctor Elisabeth Lenoir is shown with her protective gear before entering the room to treat a patient suffering from the coronavirus at a hospital near Arlon, Belgium, April 7, 2020.
US President Donald Trump is threatening to pull funding from the World Health Organization, accusing it of being too “China-centric.” The WHO has cautioned against politicizing the coronavirus crisis. And, health care professional burnout has been a long-standing and overlooked issue in hospitals around the world, even before the coronavirus. Also, triathlete Mirinda Carfrae was in second place in a virtual race this week — until her husband accidentally tripped over the cord and unplugged her bike.
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