USNS Mercy and USNS Comfort Dock in Cities for Coronavirus Response
During the COVID-19 pandemic, two hospital ships — the USNS Mercy and USNS Comfort — docked in New York and Los Angeles; how do critically ill patients get onto the ships?
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The COVID-19 Chloroquine Controversy, Explained
Hyperpartisan accounts on Twitter have been debating the safety and efficacy of chloroquine. Why is the use of a drug to treat COVID-19 so politically charged?
The #GeneralStrike Hashtag and the Coronavirus Economic Debate
Calls for a general strike ended up becoming the loudest of several trending hashtags among Americans opposing calls they “return to work” at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic — alongside #NotDying4WallStreet, #COVIDIDIOTS, and #DieForTheDow.
‘This is What Happens When You Tell Workers to Self Isolate but Don’t Protect Their Incomes’
The second most popular post on Reddit’s r/all on March 18 2020 illustrated incongruent coronavirus pandemic directives, one day after a sobering report about COVID-19 measures drew worldwide attention.
Imperial College London’s COVID-19 Report, Explained
On March 17 2020, Imperial College London’s coronavirus response modeling report came to the attention of the broader public — which is why you’re suddenly seeing it everywhere.
Man Displays Nazi Banner at Bernie Sanders Rally
According to witnesses, the man was quickly ushered out — but the incident was captured in multiple videos and pictures.
Conspiracy Theorists Help Spread Video Pushing Coronavirus ‘Live Cremation’ Claim
Both the Epoch Times and an outlet connected to disinformation purveyor Steve Bannon promoted the video.
Trump Advisor Pushes Coronavirus Disinformation: ‘We Have Contained This’
Larry Kudlow’s remarks contradicted a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statement warning Americans to prepare for the virus to surface in the country.
‘He’s 18’: Twitter Trending Topics Amplifies Quaden Bayles Conspiracy Theory
Twitter had “He’s 18” as a trending topic on February 21 2020, amplifying baseless conspiracies that bullied Australian boy Quaden Bayles was older than nine.
Trump Intervenes in Sentencing of Lobbyist Who Spread Corrosive Disinformation on His Behalf
Roger Stone, who for years worked with business partner Paul Manafort, specializes in smears and spectacles.