Meg Dalton appears in the following:
Why Puzzles Are So Popular During the Pandemic
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Like toilet paper, canned goods, and hand sanitizer, jigsaw puzzles have been flying off the shelves in recent weeks.
Is Social Media the Future of Epidemiology?
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
News and social media are changing the way we learn about and track the spread of infectious diseases.
How Coronavirus Has Hit Local News
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
The news industry has been struggling to stay afloat for years. But local news has been hit particularly hard by COVID-19.
Privacy Concerns Mount as Coronavirus Spreads
Thursday, April 09, 2020
Around the world, privacy advocates are sounding the alarm on heightened surveillance measures that have popped up amid the ongoing pandemic.
COVID-19 is Changing How We Mourn
Tuesday, April 07, 2020
Around the country, the funeral industry is struggling to keep up with the growing number of deaths from COVID-19.
What COVID-19 Means for the American South
Monday, April 06, 2020
What was initially contained to the coasts is now starting to engulf the rest of the country, including states like Louisiana, Mississippi, and Georgia.
What's the Role of Palliative Care During a Pandemic?
Thursday, April 02, 2020
Before the spread of COVID-19, palliative care was already in short supply.
Albany, Georgia, is an Unlikely Hotspot for COVID-19
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
As the infectious disease continues to spread in the U.S., it’s no longer just concentrated in a coastal epicenter like New York.
What Coronavirus Means for Abortion Access
Monday, March 30, 2020
Some states like Texas and Ohio are now using the call to halt elective procedures to target abortion access.
What Constitutes an Elective Procedure?
Monday, March 30, 2020
As the number of COVID-19 cases rises in hospitals across the U.S., many states have started calling for all non-urgent and elective procedures to be delayed.
Nurses Call for More Protective Gear, Training in the U.S.
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
In some parts of the country, nurses are already struggling to secure the equipment and training they need to safely care for their patients.
COVID-19: Are Rural Hospitals Prepared for the Pandemic?
Monday, March 23, 2020
For years, rural healthcare facilities have struggled to stay afloat.
Across the Globe, Health Care Workers Are On the Frontlines of the Pandemic
Monday, March 23, 2020
In the U.S., health care workers are sounding the alarm on severe equipment shortages in the country.
In Africa, Number of Reported Coronavirus Cases is On the Rise
Thursday, March 19, 2020
On Wednesday, the World Health Organization said Africa should “prepare for the worst” as the disease continues to spread across the region.
The Importance of Local Sheriff Elections
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
This year, an estimated 2,300 prosecutors and sheriffs will be elected across the United States.
The Takeaway Answers Your Coronavirus Questions
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
The Takeaway gave your questions to two people who have been following this pandemic closely.
What the Coronavirus Pandemic Means for Our Mental Health
Monday, March 16, 2020
As the U.S. and other countries struggle to contain COVID-19, there’s an epidemic of another sort taking place: mass anxiety.
For Low-Income Americans, Coronavirus is Difficult to Avoid
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Though nobody is immune to coronavirus, it is expected to have a disproportionate impact on lower-income communities.
Italy Issues Nationwide Lockdown Amid Growing Coronavirus Outbreak
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
The death toll there has now reached more than 600, with a total of roughly 10,000 cases.
U.S. in Midst of Major School Nurse Shortage
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
More than half of U.S. schools no longer have a full-time school nurse.