The suit from 19 states and the District of Columbia contends that major restructuring has cut life-saving programs and put extra burden on states to pay for health crises.
Plaque growth can lead to a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, and other life-threatening cardiovascular events for as long as 1 year.
Post-exertional malaise, or exercise intolerance, was seen in 36% of those with long COVID.
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The WHO voices concern over increased domestic violence in nations under stay-at-home orders.
In a poll, almost two thirds of Americans say they fear it's too soon to reopen the economy.
A study yesterday in JAMA Network Open is the first to demonstrate that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is detectable in the semen of recovered and actively infected men, but it does not prove that the virus can be sexually transmitted.
Continued spread in Africa could prolong the outbreak and overwhelm hospitals.
Also, new models predict a spike in cases in late May after states reopen from lockdowns.
Several patients had deep vein thrombosis, suggesting the virus may cause abnormal blood clotting.
Resources may be especially taxed in some US cities with vulnerable populations.
COVID-19 "has created the greatest financial crisis in history for hospitals and health systems."
WHO officials urge nations to take extra care in relaxing their distancing measures.
A modest lockdown could add 1.8 million TB cases and 342,000 deaths globally over 5 years.
