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Egypt arrests doctors, silences critics over coronavirus outbreak

A doctor arrested after writing an article about Egypt’s fragile health system. A pharmacist picked up from work after posting online about a shortage of protective gear. An editor taken from his home after questioning official coronavirus figures. A pregnant doctor arrested after a colleague used her phone to report a suspected coronavirus case. As… Read More »

Joe Biden sees surge in health-care industry fundraising as Trump slumps in polls over coronavirus response

Joe Biden has seen a surge in support from health-care professionals as President Donald Trump struggles to bring in cash from those working in an industry under pressure from the coronavirus pandemic.  The apparent Democratic nominee for president is ahead of Trump not just in many national polls but also in financial support from individuals… Read More »

Nurse in hot water over video

A nurse in the United States has apologised for letting “her guard down” after she was filmed ignoring social distancing and drinking at a crowded bar. Wisconsin nurse Katie Koutsky gave an interview last week to local TV station WTMJ after the state’s Supreme Court reversed stay-at-home measures. Ms Koutsky, who could be seen sitting… Read More »