COVID-19 and the Defense Production Act
A 70-year old law could help in the battle against the coronavirus outbreak.
COVID-19, Domestic Violence, and Guns
Trapped at home with their abusers, victims must rely on programs whose long-term funding remains in doubt.
Unemployment and COVID-19
As the coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S. economy, over ten million Americans filed for unemployment insurance.
FDA Relaxes Rules on Ventilators for COVID-19
Responding to the coronavirus outbreak, a federal agency relaxes requirements on medical device manufacturers.
An Epidemic Meets a Pandemic
Amid the coronavirus, the federal government eases restrictions on prescribing controlled substances by telehealth.
Will FDA Guidance Hasten Testing for COVID-19?
In the face of a massive viral outbreak, a federal regulator issues unprecedented guidance on validating COVID-19 testing.
The Regulatory Race Against a Public Health Crisis
The federal government responds to the coronavirus pandemic by amending its foreign quarantine rules.
Can the U.S. Outpace Disease Outbreaks?
In the United States, disease outbreaks challenge emergency preparedness.