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Michelle Obama, speaking to students at NC State University
Michelle Obama Reveals COVID-19 Also Affects Her Mental Health
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Minorities Are Underrepresented in COVID-19 Clinical Trials
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Avoiding Care During the Pandemic Could Mean Life or Death

Trump Considers Cutting HIV and COVID-19 Funds in Liberal Cities

AIDS groups counter that such a move is “deeply harmful and even illegal.”

Hundreds at a COVID-19 Hotel Must Be Screened for HIV and Hep C

Staff at the Australian quarantine hotel wrongly reused blood glucose tests on multiple individuals, but the contamination risk is very low.

COVID-19 More Severe for Some Minorities at Different Stages of the Disease

Black patients are more likely to require hospitalization, while Asian patients are at greater risk of dying in the hospital.

International AIDS Society Will Host COVID-19 Prevention Conference in February

The second IAS COVID-19 virtual meeting will coincide with the HIV Research for Prevention Conference.

CDC Finds Adult Obesity Is Rising in the U.S.

Twelve states have an adult obesity prevalence of 35% or more.

Some Pregnant Women Experience Lingering COVID-19 Symptoms

On average, it took 37 days for mothers-to-be to clear symptoms of coronavirus infection.

“No One Has Time for Flu” Campaign Encourages Vaccination Amid COVID-19

A flu shot can save lives and conserve medical resources for those fighting the coronavirus.

HIV History Teaches Us How (and Why) to Reduce COVID-19 Stigma

A UNAIDS report spells out evidence-based ways to lower discrimination and stigma in six areas of life.
The Most Reverend Dr. Thabo Makgob speaks at the 2020 HIV interfaith conference

Watch People of Faith Renew Their Fight Against HIV—and COVID-19

Their global conference also launched the 13 Million Campaign, an effort to get health services to those with HIV and not on meds.

American Association for Cancer Research Releases its Annual Cancer Progress Report

The report highlights how cancer research is extending and improving lives and includes a special feature on COVID-19 and cancer challenges.
Portrait of a senior African American doctor at the hospital wearing a mask

Black Doctors Create a COVID-19 Vaccine Assessment Task Force

The panel’s goal is to ensure that all coronavirus therapeutics approved by the government are safe and effective for African Americans.

HIV Center Awarded $5M for COVID-19 Testing

It’s part of a $234 million federal initiative to improve COVID-19 testing among vulnerable populations.

COVID-19 National Week of Mourning Starts Sunday

Virtual vigils will take place daily from October 4 to 11, starting with a National Day of Remembrance.

For COVID-19 Patients, Recovery Often Takes Months

Some patients report breathing problems, irregular heart rates, muscle aches and difficulty concentrating post-COVID.
An image from “The Great Work Begins: Scenes from Angeles in America”

Watch Stars Perform Scenes From AIDS Epic “Angels in America”

The great (virtual) work begins! This time in support of amfAR’s Fund to Fight COVID-19.

Almost Half of School Employees Could Get COVID-19

An estimated 34 to 44 million adults at increased risk for the virus have a connection to schools.
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