The Messy Road Out of Lockdowns
Effectively ending the quarantine will be harder than imposing it, and as many nations start to talk about reactivating the economy, we must be aware of the pitfalls of our new routines
Is the WHO Responsible for the Pandemic?
The political fight around the WHO director and his relationship with China involves Trump, Maduro, and many other states. Meanwhile, common folk are the most affected.
The Relay Race Back to Normal
As we tackle one problem, the pandemic reveals ten more to handle. The baton has been moving from highly-skilled professionals to regular people alike.
COVID-19 Might Be Severely Underdiagnosed in Venezuela
The Chinese-made antibody tests bought by many countries, including Venezuela, aren’t recommended to detect cases before they become acute.
COVID-19 Is a Problem in Refugee Centers
Human rights organizations and American media are talking about ICE and European camps, but Venezuelans have another place to worry about when it comes to COVID-19: their borders.
Did the COVID-19 Pandemic Begin in a Lab?
Is it likely that COVID-19 was bio-engineered into existence? Who would be the most likely designer? And why is this theory scientifically implausible?
Some Good News, for a Change
We have evidence that the contagion curves are flattening thanks to social distance measures. We must keep them, in the world and in Venezuela.
The Revolution Lags Behind in Aid Programs
Chavismo claims to be "for the poor," but just how much is it actually helping the most vulnerable of Venezuelans during the economic woes of the pandemic?
Correlation Doesn’t Mean Causation (Not Even in a Pandemic)
A paper suggests BCG vaccines against tuberculosis, which are provided in Venezuela, can reduce COVID-19 deaths. But are they really the answer we’re looking for?
How Does Coronavirus Get You Sick?
This is what SARS-Cov-2 does to your body and why it kills even healthy, young people. It’s also why the Maduro-recommended Cuban interferon might be dangerous.
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