How Social Distancing is Exacerbating Feelings of Loneliness for Some Elderly Americans 2020-05-06

The Takeaway

How Social Distancing is Exacerbating Feelings of Loneliness for Some Elderly Americans

For many elderly people living in long-term care facilities or on their own, social distancing rules are likely leading to increased feelings of loneliness. 

Lessons Learned from the 1918 Flu Pandemic

It’s the deadliest pandemic in recent history, with at least 50 million deaths worldwide. 

Brazil’s President is Actively Undermining Public Health Efforts to Fight COVID-19

For weeks, since COVID-19 began spreading in Brazil, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has dismissed its seriousness. 

Reopening Hollywood: A Look at How the Industry Can Reboot Post-Pandemic

As some parts of the country start to reopen, Hollywood is looking ahead to how studios will eventually reopen, too.

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