Topic
Coronavirus
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How the pandemic is affecting senior women
Older women tend to live longer and live alone. For some, a pandemic that encourages sheltering in place leaves them feeling “entrapped” and “like a hermit.”
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When systemic racism meets the coronavirus, Black women suffer economically
Black women have lost hundreds of thousands of jobs due to the coronavirus. But long-held, systemic racism had already put them in a precarious position.
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Democrats focus new legislation on the pandemic's effect on maternal mortality
A new bill shared first with The 19th would emphasize issues like federal data collection and COVID-19 vaccine development in an effort to address the health of pregnant people.
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How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected your mental health?
The COVID-19 crisis has taken a heavy toll on the nation’s mental health — and early indicators suggest that the burden is falling squarely on women’s shoulders. The 19th is committed to following this story as the pandemic continues, and we need your help.
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The pandemic has strained the mental health of the most vulnerable
Pandemic-induced depression and anxiety is exploding the already stark mental health gender disparities. The health care system isn't equipped to meet the growing need.
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How COVID-19 could upend women's health for years
The pandemic has put “non-urgent” health care on the back burner for people across the country. For women’s health, particularly, the outcomes could be profound.
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America’s first female recession
Double-digit unemployment. Increased hours of child care. Lost hours and benefits. In three months, women lost a decade’s worth of economic advancement. How long will it take to catch back up?
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Some researchers and politicians call for pregnant people to be included in coronavirus vaccine testing
Pregnant people aren't typically included in major vaccine trials, but a new argument has begun to take hold: Leaving pregnant people out of vaccine trials puts them at a greater risk.
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A much-beloved annual festival celebrating African culture goes virtual to meet the moment
Odunde, a joyful tradition and display of Black pride, moves online to unite the community and skip health risks.
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar on race, justice and the pandemic
The Minnesota senator addresses her record on race and lessons on inequity she's learned from the pandemic.