Is COVID-19 Complicating Disaster Preparedness? 2020-05-20

The Takeaway

Is COVID-19 Complicating Disaster Preparedness?

As the U.S. struggles to get the coronavirus pandemic under control, experts worry about the impact on disaster preparedness as hurricane and wildfire seasons approach.  

Why Are Insurers Denying Claims from Struggling Businesses?

Business interruption insurance claims are being denied by insurers causing business owners to file lawsuits and look to state governments for help.

How Contact Tracing Can Help Contain the Spread of COVID-19

Health officials have stressed that in order to reopen states safely, the number of contact tracers in the U.S. needs to increase drastically.

Understanding New Zealand's Effective COVID-19 Response

New Zealand has been heralded as a success story in how it's handled COVID-19, but its success is hard to replicate elsewhere.

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