Isabella Gomez Sarmiento
Stories
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Health
Lockdown Limits Access To Legal Abortion in Colombia. Telemedicine Is Now An Option
The pandemic has caused some abortion providers to close and made it more difficult for citizens to go out. Clinics are looking for alternatives.
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Health
Coronavirus FAQs: How To Stay Safe While Protesting; When To Go Out After Recovery
Also: If I head to a new state or country for a visit, do I need to self isolate to protect others in case I'm contagious?
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National
6 Pieces Of Advice From A Veteran Contact Tracer And A Newbie
Get friendly with community leaders; be prepared to be judged by others. Disease detectives from California and Liberia share their best insights.
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National
As Restaurants Across The Country Close Their Doors, Deliveries Pick Up
The service industry is taking a serious hit due to social distancing. But delivery drivers for Uber Eats say their business is on the rise.
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Obamas' Portraits Going On Tour Next Year
The National Portrait Gallery unveiled the official portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama two years ago this month. Now it is sending them on a yearlong tour to five cities.
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Politics
After Controversial Leaders Step Down, The Women's March Tries Again In 2020
For the fourth year, the anti-Trump Women's March will stage events in Washington, D.C., and other places. After years of controversy, the group now has new leadership and a new focus.
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Health
Scrunchie Cat And Friends: Global Social Media Moments We Loved In 2019
They're sweet. And funny! And weird! Here's a sampling of viral videos, tweets and TikToks from around the world.
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Health
7 Of Our Most Popular Global Health And Development Stories In 2019
Secrets of Inuit parenting, a Mongolian heavy metal band and a controversial medical center in Uganda were among the topics that drew the most readers.
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Food
How Online Grocery Delivery Could Help Alleviate Food Deserts
Delivery service could make it easier to access fresh, healthy food in these areas, a study finds. It lends support to a pilot program that lets people pay for these groceries with food stamps.
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World
Miss Universe 2019 Is Young, Gifted And An Outspoken Believer In 'Black Girl Magic'
Zozibini Tunzi of South Africa speaks out on "natural" beauty, gender equality and climate change.