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‘But the Economy!’ COVID-19 Could Cost U.S. Billions in Health Expenses

April 23, 2020

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If a majority of the nation contracts COVID-19, medical costs (including hospitalizations, ventilators, and other health resources) would cost the nation an average of $654 billion, a new study finds. Read more ›

New Yorkers Are Divided On When to Reopen the Economy

April 21, 2020

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A new survey found that most New Yorkers believe the state should wait until the threat of COVID-19 is over before reopening non-essential businesses. Read more ›

1 in 3 New Yorkers Are Unable to Pay Their Rent Due to COVID-19 Job Loss

April 14, 2020

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New Yorkers are experiencing job loss, housing and food insecurity, racism, and mental health stress as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. But many say they wouldn't take a vaccine for the illness. Read more ›

New Yorkers Hopeless About Future as Food Access Wanes Amid COVID

April 7, 2020

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New Yorkers are concerned for their loved ones as job loss, food challenges, and depression rattles the state amid COVID-19. Read more ›

Pregnant Women with Depression are More Likely to Use Marijuana

April 6, 2020

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Pregnant women with depression are more likely to use marijuana than those without, a new study shows. Read more ›

Panicked New Yorkers Say Government Isn’t Doing Enough About COVID-19

March 31, 2020

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Many New Yorkers report being on-edge or anxious as the number of COVID-19 cases in the city continues to increase. Read more ›

Job Loss Due to COVID-19 Hits the Latinx Community Hardest

March 24, 2020

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A majority of New York's Latinx/Hispanic community said in a survey that they or a household member had lost their jobs due to COVID-19 in the last two weeks. Read more ›

Study Shows It’s Not Easy to Protect Girls from Sexual Violence

March 20, 2020

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A mentorship in Liberia aimed to improve quality of life for adolescent girls, including reducing sexual violence. A new study evaluates how well the program worked. Read more ›

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New Yorkers Think They’re at ‘Very Low’ Risk of Contracting COVID-19

March 19, 2020

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There are more 4,000 COVID-19 cases in New York State. but a survey has found that most New Yorkers don't believe they're at risk of contracting COVID-19. Read more ›