As businesses reopen and we embrace the new normal, many are eager to reschedule 'elective' operations that were delayed because of the lockdowns.
FiveThirtyEight reporter Kaleigh Rogers explores why some young COVID-19 patients get so much sicker than others.As businesses reopen and we embrace the new normal, many are eager to reschedule"elective" operations that were delayed because of the lockdowns.
Hospital workers line up to receive personal protective equipment and hand sanitizer at University Hospital of Brooklyn, on April 29, 2020, in Brooklyn, New York. Cut Red Tape 4 Heroes and Housing Works delivered PPE to hospital workers.Amid shortages of personal protective equipment and the ongoing pandemic, critics have questioned whether hospitals are too quickly re-offering elective procedures, especially with many potential patients understandably worried about visiting hospitals.
A medical worker poses for a photo outside Lenox Hill Hospital during the coronavirus pandemic on April 30, 2020 in New York City.New patients are encouraged -- and at some institutions, required -- to get tested for COVID-19 within five days of the surgery, either at that hospital or another affiliated clinic or drive-through site. The tests also help protect patients and health care providers.
People walk past an entrance to the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease, London, April 29, 2020."The main difference for our patients is that we aren't allowing visitors to come in. That is a true hardship," Hawn added."Allowing other people into the health care system that don't need to be there increases that risk for spread from community into the hospital.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Beverly Hills City Council Votes to Allow Elective Surgeries - Including Cosmetic Procedures - to ResumeWhile the City of Beverly Hills is allowing elective plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures, officials say things like Botox visits are 'still not recommended'
Read more »
A Hairstylist Shared How She’s Trying To Stay Safe After Reopening Her Salon During The Coronavirus Pandemic'Am I doing this right, am I keeping everyone safe, did I touch that, and then you're looking at everything going, 'Oh my god, is that clean.''
Read more »
Robots to cheer coronavirus patients are also helping hotel staff to keep a safe distanceThe global coronavirus pandemic has brought countries to a standstill. Here are the latest updates on Covid-19 cases, deaths, government responses, and more.
Read more »
The city council of Beverly Hills voted to allow all elective surgeries to resume, including plastic surgeriesThe Beverly Hills City Council voted to repeal its moratorium on any elective surgeries, including cosmetic procedures and plastic surgeries. The restrictions were put in place by the state to ensure more beds for coronavirus patients.
Read more »
Masks, temperature checks, empty rows: Post-coronavirus concerts could look very differentWhen concerts eventually resume, fallout from the coronavirus pandemic could make for a dramatically different experience.
Read more »