Tag: medical
President Trump says he’s determined to keep American economy from collapsing
ABC News’ Terry Moran joins us to discuss whether the president is prioritizing the economy and stock market over scientific and medical concerns. ABC News…
Medical professionals dealing with COVID-19
Doctors from coast-to-coast describe fighting a virus they know little about while trying to keep themselves safe. ABC News’ Kenneth Moton reports. BREAKING NEWS UPDATES:…
Plane carrying medical supplies goes down in Philippines
The plane went down shortly after taking off from Manila, killing all eight passengers on board. source
Dr. Jen Ashton on whether general public should wear masks for coronavirus
Ashton, ABC News’ chief medical correspondent, discussed whether masks are helpful and which kind after experts began to suggest the general public wearing them could…
Facing immense risk, health care workers rise to challenge of war against COVID-19
Medical professionals fight to keep up patient care, but they lack enough equipment to properly protect themselves. Doctors, nurses and health care workers across the…
USNS comfort arrives in New York City
Navy medical professionals will assist by offering care to those who don’t have the virus. #Pandemic #USNS #Navy source
The other frontlines of COVID-19: Keeping the lights on and communities operational | Nightline
During the COVID-19 pandemic, these key workers go to work every day despite the threat of the virus to keep hospitals and streets clean, people’s…
When the White House was first warned of coronavirus l ABC News
According to an exclusive ABC News investigation the National Center for Medical Intelligence warned the military and White House about the spread of the virus…
Why are some parts of the US facing a PPE shortage?
Dr. Todd Ellerin explains some of the contributing factors to the PPE shortage. BREAKING NEWS UPDATES: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/Coronavirus SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch More on…
New York hospital staff form bonds, mourn loss of their own: Part 2/2
Exposed to the coronavirus daily, the Maimonides Medical Center staff have seen some of their own sickened by the virus. Nurses in the intensive care…
On the frontlines at a NY hospital full of critically ill COVID-19 patients: Part 1/2
ABC News was given guided access inside Maimonides Medical Center, where its chair of emergency medicine, Dr. John Marshall, said the coronavirus is unlike anything…
Doctors warn of mystery coronavirus symptom called ‘COVID toes’
ABC News’ chief medical correspondent reports the latest details on the growing number of patients with skin problems that doctors have called “COVID toes.” BREAKING…
From medical school to doctor during COVID-19 pandemic
Dr. Akshay Kapoor discusses his transition from medical school to a packed hospital right in the middle of the pandemic. #Pandemic #Doctor #DrAkshayKapoor source
Celebrating medical workers, Ramadan, Swimmers in Sydney: The Week in Pictures
A look at the week’s top photos from around the globe. source
1 out of every 3 COVID-19 deaths is a nursing home resident or worker
Fred Stratmann, chief compliance officer of Communicare, discussed what they’re doing to make a difference in their assisted living facilities. source
The nurse on the front lines of the pandemic
Adam Bliss, an adult nurse practitioner, was inspired by a family member and now serves the homeless population during the COVID-19 pandemic. source
Meet the New Hampshire nurse whose personal history is helping make a difference
Danielle Fenn a registered nurse at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, helps non-English speaking COVID-19 patients who have a hard time communicating. source
Patients saved by medical teams are paying it forward | WNT
The Bellos have never forgotten their medical team at Mass General Hospital, raising more than $50,000 on GoFundMe for the health care workers there. WATCH…
Boy reunites with Army reservist mother after 6 weeks | WNT
Sandra Daoust, a nurse, was deployed to New York City with the 454th Medical Unit out of Portsmouth to help in the COVID-19 battle. WATCH…
Brazil’s Amazon a hotspot for COVID-19 infections
ABC’s James Longman is in the Amazon, where lack of access to proper medical care threatens Brazil’s most remote regions and their indigenous populations. source
