Marc Silver
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Let's take time off from pondering the pandemic to enjoy some toilet humor courtesy of signage sent in by our audience — and also to think about how lucky we are if we have a safe toilet. -
Women in a Kenyan village had a radical idea to stop the practice of trading sex for fish to sell: What if they owned their own boats? They had great success. Then came a series of terrible setbacks.
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The betterment of childhood vaccination rates has been a global success story. A new report on the impact of the pandemic offers reason for concern — and optimism.
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Some passengers don a disposable suit over their clothes to help shield themselves from the coronavirus. Is that helpful? What about gloves, face shields and goggles? Also: A blanket idea!
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A writer shares how his wife's journey with cancer prepared them both to adapt during this unpredictable and chaotic time.
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The co-founder of Partners in Health talks about the challenges facing already challenged health-care systems as coronavirus spreads.
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Yes, you can sing "Happy Birthday" twice. Or the ABC song. And you'll hit the recommended time for effective hand-washing. But why stop there? Our readers have groovy musical alternatives.
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A virus first identified in December has altered daily life and public spaces around the globe. These images capture scenes from this unnerving era.
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A photojournalist in Wuhan, China, portrays a city under quarantine in the midst of COVID-19.
