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In Nick Cordero’s Death, a Reminder of Covid-19’s Unknowns

6 Jul 2020 “The idea that ‘I’m young, I’ll be fine’ is not an idea that we can completely subscribe to,” said Dr. Utibe...

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blood clotting, infection data, risks, strokes

Regeneron Starts Phase 3 Trial For Coronavirus Antibody Cocktail

by: Contract Pharma Author:

6 Jul 2020 Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has started late-stage clinical trials evaluating REGN-COV2, its investigational double...

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antibody, prevention, treatment

Coronavirus vaccine research: Scientists pursue RNA to trigger covid immune response

by: Washington Post Author: William Booth

5 Jul 2020 In the global race to beat back the coronavirus pandemic, scientists in Britain, Germany, China and the United States...

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vaccine

The Fullest Look Yet at the Racial Inequity of Coronavirus

by: NY Times Author: Richard A Oppel Jr

5 Jul 2020 Latino and African-American residents of the United States have been three times as likely to become infected as their...

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mortality data

Fever checks can’t catch all Covid-19 cases. Smell tests might help

by: STAT Author: Sharon Begley

2 Jul 2020 Unfortunately, temperature checks could well join the long list of fumbled responses to the pandemic, from the testing...

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precautions, testing

Coronavirus Survivors: Here’s What Recovery May Look Like

by: NY Times Author: Pam Belluck

1 Jul 2020 Hundreds of thousands of seriously ill coronavirus patients who survive and leave the hospital are facing a new and...

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covid-19 aftermath, post recovery, shortness of breath, symptoms

Coronavirus: Immunity may be more widespread than tests suggest

by: BBC News Author: Rachel Schraer

1 Jul 2020 For every person testing positive for antibodies, two were found to have specific T-cells which identify and destroy...

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antibody, immunity, transmission

Oregon Coronavirus Among Under 10 Kids Grows Fivefold, to Nearly as Many Cases as People Over 80

by: Newsweek Author: Meghan Roos

1 Jul 2020 The number of COVID-19 cases among children under the age of 10 in Oregon was more than five times greater at the end of...

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children, infection data

Pfizer reports encouraging early covid-19 vaccine data

by: Washington Post Author: Carolyn Y Johnson

1 Jul 2020 An experimental coronavirus vaccine being developed by pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and the German firm BioNTech...

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vaccine

Remdesivir: How does the drug treat coronavirus and is it available in the UK?

by: The Independent Author: Matt Mathers

1 Jul 2020 Health officials in the US have announced that the Trump administration has bought almost the entire world’s stock of...

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remdesivir, treatment

Coronavirus tests, unpredictable pricing

by: NY Times Author: Sarah Kliff

30 Jun 2020 Two Friends in Texas Were Tested for Coronavirus The emergency room charged Mr. Harvey $199 in cash. Ms. LeBlanc, who...

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insurance, testing

U.S. Coronavirus Testing Could Fail Again

by: The Atlantic Author: Alexis C Madrigal

30 Jun 2020 The United States is once again at risk of outstripping its COVID-19 testing capacity, an ominous development that would...

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risks, testing

Studies find nearly 300 kids with inflammatory condition tied to Covid-19

by: STAT Author: Helen Branswell

29 Jun 2020 Two U.S. research groups have reported finding nearly 300 cases of an alarming apparent side effect of Covid-19 in...

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children, infection data, inflammation, mis-c

This coronavirus mutation has taken over the world. Scientists are trying to understand why.

by: Washington Post Author: Sarah Kaplan

29 Jun 2020 A mutation that seems trivial could be making the virus spread more easily. At least four laboratory experiments suggest...

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infection data, mutation

Not just the lungs: Covid-19 attacks like no other ‘respiratory’ virus

by: STAT Author: Sharon Begley

26 Jun 2020 As the pandemic grew from an outbreak affecting thousands in Wuhan, China, to some 10 million cases and 500,000 deaths...

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infection data, risks, symptoms

CDC says COVID-19 cases in U.S. may be 10 times higher than reported

by: NBC News Author: Erika Edwards

25 Jun 2020 The true number of Americans who've been infected with COVID-19 may top 20 million, according to new estimates from the...

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antibody, infection data

Covid-19 brain complications include strokes and psychosis

by: STAT Author: Andrew Joseph

25 Jun 2020 When Covid-19 hits the brain, it can cause strokes, psychosis, and dementia-like syndrome, per a new survey of patients...

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risks, strokes, symptoms

How the Virus Won

by: NY Times Author: Derek Watkins

25 Jun 2020 Invisible outbreaks sprang up everywhere. The United States ignored the warning signs. We reconstructed how the epidemic...

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infection data, transmission

Air conditioning and Covid-19: The scientific factors you should know

by: Inverse Author: Ali Pattillo

24 Jun 2020 Air conditioning systems partially filter coronavirus-containing viral particles, alter airflow patterns, and often,...

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airborne, transmission

Americans Face New Virus Limbo as Some Reopenings Are Halted

by: NY Times Author: Jack Healy

24 Jun 2020 Soaring cases of the coronavirus are forcing cities and states across the country to halt plans to restart their...

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reopening, risks

Florida Researchers Say Coronavirus Becoming More Infectious in Mutant Form

by: Newsweek Author: Meghan Roos

24 Jun 2020 Scientists at a research institute in Florida said studies they have conducted into the novel coronavirus reveal a...

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infection data, mutation

How secure are contact tracing apps?

by: TechRadar Author: Pedro Fortuna

24 Jun 2020 Most discussion on contact tracing apps is centered around the issue of privacy, so one of my roles has been to shed...

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contact tracing, guidance

Mask wearing made COVID death rates 100 times lower than projected

by: Fast Company Author: Adele Peters

24 Jun 2020 “We looked at the data from 198 countries around the world, and we looked at mortality from coronavirus,” says lead...

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face masks, mortality data

When covid-19 deaths are analysed by age, America is an outlier

by: The Economist Author:

24 Jun 2020 IT IS NOW well-known that, although covid-19 can strike even the very young, older folk face the greatest risk. In...

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mortality data

Virology and physics join forces to beat COVID-19

by: euronews Author: Julian Gomez

23 Jun 2020 .In Hamburg scientists are studying the elusive protein structures that enable coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2, to...

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treatment, vaccine

Bars, Strip Clubs and Churches: U.S. Virus Outbreaks Enter Unwieldy Phase

by: NY Times Author: Sarah Mervosh

22 Jun 2020 New known virus cases were on the rise in 23 states on Monday as the outlook worsened across much of the nation’s...

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infection data, reopening, risks, transmission

COVID-19 Can Cause Loss of Smell, And Scientists Finally Discovered Why

by: ScienceAlert Author: Simon Gane

22 Jun 2020 One of the most common causes of smell loss is a viral infection, such as the common cold, sinus or other upper...

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infection data, mild symptoms, symptoms

How Covid-19 can damage the brain

by: BBC Author: Zoe Cormier

22 Jun 2020 Some scientists suspect that Covid-19 causes respiratory failure and death not through damage to the lungs, but the...

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infection data, neurological abnormalities, symptoms

How ‘Superspreading’ Events Drive Most COVID-19 Spread

by: Scientific American Author: Christie Aschwanden

22 Jun 2020 As scientists have learned more about COVID-19, it has become clear that so-called superspreader incidents—in which...

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k number, risks, superspreader, transmission, transmission rate

Swamped mental health and addiction services appeal for Covid bailout – POLITICO

by: POLITICO Author: Rachel Roubein

22 Jun 2020 Mental health and addiction treatment centers and counselors have been overwhelmed with work during the coronavirus...

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covid-19 aftermath, mental health

Is Eating Meat From Meatpacking Plants With Covid-19 Coronavirus Outbreaks Safe?

by: Forbes Author: Victoria Forster

21 Jun 2020 “Meat is probably not a big risk,” said said Angela L. Rasmussen, PhD, a virologist in the faculty of the Center for...

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risks, transmission

US coronavirus: More young people across the South are testing positive for coronavirus, officials warn

by: CNN Author: Christina Maxouris

21 Jun 2020 Officials in states across the South are warning that more young people are testing positive for coronavirus. The shifts...

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infection data, reopening

Gut reaction: How the gut microbiome may influence the severity of COVID-19

by: The Conversation Author: Shirin Moossavi

20 Jun 2020 The risk of severe COVID-19 infection is more common in those with high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity. This...

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infection data, risks

How one covid-19 vaccine race went from Oxford to an Italian lab overseeing trials

by: Washington Post Author: Chico Harlan

20 Jun 2020 A lab outside Rome took “seed stock” produced at Oxford. Now U.S. and European officials are showing signs of...

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vaccine

Coronavirus: What is the true death toll of the pandemic?

by: BBC News Author: Becky Dale

18 Jun 2020 At least another 130,000 people worldwide have died during the coronavirus pandemic on top of 440,000 officially...

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mortality data

How the Coronavirus Will Reshape Architecture

by: The New Yorker Author: Kyle Chayka

18 Jun 2020 Architects are predicting the future of design will be influenced by coronavirus after the pandemic forced people to...

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covid-19 aftermath

Consumer spending comes back ‘with a vengeance’ in May

by: Yahoo Author: Myles Upland

17 Jun 2020 Despite a recent jump in retail sales, a decline in spending by the wealthy could contribute to an economic slowdown....

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economy, stimulus

Coronavirus: why it’s dangerous to blindly ‘follow the science’ when there’s no consensus yet

by: The Conversation Author: Neil Levy

17 Jun 2020 In the face of the virus emergency, research standards have been relaxed to encourage faster publication and mistakes...

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covid-19 aftermath, risks, science

Next testing debacle: The fall virus surge

by: POLITICO Author: David Lim

17 Jun 2020 The U.S. is now conducting more than 3M coronavirus tests a week – a sharp increase compared to the shortages that...

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reopening, testing

Record spike in new coronavirus cases reported in six U.S. states as reopening accelerates

by: Reuters Author: Lisa Shumaker

17 Jun 2020 New coronavirus infections hit record highs in six U.S. states on Tuesday, marking a rising tide of cases for a second...

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infection data, reopening, risks

Coronavirus: Dexamethasone proves first life-saving drug

by: BBC News Author: Michelle Roberts

16 Jun 2020 A cheap and widely available drug can help save the lives of patients seriously ill with coronavirus. The low-dose...

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drugs, testing, treatment

Florida dogs being trained to sniff out coronavirus

by: WFLA Author: Mike Vasilinda

16 Jun 2020 The virus-sniffing dogs could prove useful in areas where people congregate in large groups. Jeff Minder is a former...

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testing

How Exactly Do You Catch Covid-19? There Is a Growing Consensus

by: wsj Author: Daniela Hernandez

16 Jun 2020 It’s not common to contract Covid-19 from a contaminated surface, scientists say. And fleeting encounters with people...

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airborne, infection data, transmission

Covid-19 can damage lungs of victims beyond recognition, expert says

by: The Guardian Author: Robert Booth

15 Jun 2020 Covid-19 can leave the lungs of people who died from the disease completely unrecognisable. Minority groups show higher...

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lung abnormalities, symptoms, viral load

Patients with underlying conditions were 12 times as likely to die of covid-19 as otherwise healthy people, CDC finds

by: Washington Post Author: Lena H. Sun

15 Jun 2020 People with underlying medical conditions such as heart disease and diabetes were hospitalized six times as often as...

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mortality data

White House pressure for a vaccine raises risk the U.S. will approve one that doesn’t work

by: POLITICO Author: Sarah Owermohle

15 Jun 2020 President Donald Trump has promised that there will be a coronavirus vaccine before the year is out. But public health...

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timeline, vaccine

America Gave Up On Coronavirus — Now the Worst-Case Scenario’s Coming True

by: Medium Author: Umair Haque

14 Jun 2020 In America, Coronavirus hasn’t slowed one bit. See that line above? In Europe, it’s flattened out. But in America,...

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reopening, risks

How tech companies are reopening offices: Google, Salesforce, and more

by: Business Insider Author: Avery Hartmans

13 Jun 2020 Tech companies are rethinking their business post COVID19. Some have already opened their doors to employees with...

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corporations, covid-19 aftermath, reopening

U.S. Job Prospects Now: Millions Could Find Jobs Cut for Good

by: Bloomberg Author: Olivia Rockeman

13 Jun 2020 Joblosses are explained in terms of reallocation, search and supply. The Fed is worried that many of the jobs lost will...

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economy, jobs, predictions

Nearly 160 coronavirus vaccines are in the works. Here’s a closer look at the science

by: Los Angeles Times Author: Thomas Curwen

12 Jun 2020 The global race for a coronavirus vaccine involves a few basic approaches. Some have been around for decades, others are...

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methods, vaccine

Chronic coronavirus: These patients have been sick for weeks, but doctors don’t know why

by: Washington Post Author: Ariana Enujung Cha

11 Jun 2020 Melanie Montano, 32, developed a fever, cough, stomach problems, and lost her sense of taste and smell like other...

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how long, symptoms

Coronavirus spreads among fruit and vegetable packers, worrying U.S. officials

by: Reuters Author: Mica Rosenberg

11 Jun 2020 Outbreaks of coronavirus are spreading across the country’s fruit and vegetable farms and packing plants, similar to...

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infection data, transmission

During the 1918 Flu’s Second Spike, Americans Resisted Social Distancing. Could That Happen Again?

by: Mother Jones Author: Abigail Weinberg

11 Jun 2020 If history is any indicator, attempts to reinstitute social distancing measures to flatten a potential second wave of...

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history, social distancing

Johnson & Johnson says coronavirus vaccine’s human trials moved up to July

by: Fox News Author: David Aaro

11 Jun 2020 Johnson & Johnson has accelerated the start of human trials for a Covid-19 vaccine by two months, with trials set to...

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human trials, vaccine

The next COVID-19 challenge: Convincing people to get flu shots

by: TheHill Author: Jessie Hellmann

11 Jun 2020 Public health officials, doctors and pharmacists who have struggled for decades to convince Americans to get the flu...

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flu shots, guidance, prevention, vaccine

Two hairstylists who had coronavirus saw 140 clients. No new infections have been linked to the salon, officials say

by: CNN Author: Faith Karimi

11 Jun 2020 "This is exciting news about the value of masking to prevent Covid-19," said Clay Goddard, the county's director of...

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face masks, prevention, reopening, social distancing

Coronavirus hospitalizations on the rise in nine states since Memorial Day

by: Washington Post Author: Jacqueline Dupree

10 Jun 2020 At least nine U.S. states have experienced a rise in hospitalizations due to Covid-19 since Memorial Day, with some...

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infection data, reopening

Finding balance between the good of youth sports and risks of COVID-19

by: Medical Express Author:

10 Jun 2020 Doctors agree kids and teens need exercise, and sports can be a great way to encourage that. Experts also say sports can...

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children, exercise, reopening

Researchers Are Looking Into Alternatives To Remdesivir In The Coronavirus Treatment

by: NPR Author: Joe Palca

10 Jun 2020 Researchers are exploring more reliable alternatives to the antiviral Covid-19 drug Remdesivir after results showed it...

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medication, remdesivir, treatment

What kind of masks should my kid wear

by: Vogue Author: chloe Schama

10 Jun 2020 To encourage young children to wear a face mask while in public, some pediatricians have suggested that parents name,...

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children, face masks, precautions

WHO scrambles to clarify comments on asymptomatic coronavirus spread, says much is still unknown

by: CNBC Author: Berkeley Lovelace Jr

9 Jun 2020 The World Health Organization clarified its comments that asymptomatic spread is “very rare” after coming under fire...

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asymptomatic, infection data, misinformation, transmission

Is the world making progress against the pandemic? We built the chart to answer this question

by: Our World in Data Author: Max Roser

8 Jun 2020 To end the Coronavirus pandemic, we have a clear and simple goal: cases need to go to zero everywhere. In this post I...

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dashboard, testing

Shutdowns prevented 60 million coronavirus infections in the U.S., study finds

by: Washington Post Author: Joel Achenbach

8 Jun 2020 Shutdown orders prevented about 60 million novel coronavirus infections in the United States and 285 million in China,...

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case study, lockdown, prevention

Coronavirus likely arrived in US in December, before WHO was informed

by: Business Insider Author: Morgan McFall-Johnsen

7 Jun 2020 On January 19, a 35-year-old man walked into an urgent care center in Snohomish County, Washington, with a cough and a...

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covid-19, infection data, timeline

Can air-conditioning help spread coronavirus?

by: Fast Company Author: Talib Visram

4 Jun 2020 As the weather heats up and the country opens up, scientists are trying to figure out how much effect air-conditioned...

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airborne, transmission

Coronavirus and the Flu: A Looming Double Threat

by: Scientific American Author: Marla Broadfoot

4 Jun 2020 The overlap of COVID-19 and influenza has epidemiologists and some policy makers concerned. The U.S. may soon face two...

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immunity, infection data, transmission

Genes May Leave Some People More Vulnerable to Severe Covid-19

by: NY Times Author: Carl Zimmer

4 Jun 2020 Variations at two spots in the human genome are associated with an increased risk of respiratory failure in patients...

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case study, infection data, risks

Lancet, NEJM retract Covid-19 studies that sparked backlash

by: STAT Author: Andrew Joseph

4 Jun 2020 The Lancet, one of the world’s top medical journals, on Thursday retracted an influential study that raised alarms...

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hydroxychloroquine, medication

Coronavirus: Sweden’s Tegnell admits too many died

by: BBC News Author:

3 Jun 2020 Sweden's controversial decision not to impose a strict lockdown in response to the Covid-19 pandemic led to too many...

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history, lockdown

Prevalence of Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Infection

by: ACP Journals Author: Eric J. Topol

3 Jun 2020 A new analysis from Scripps Research found 30-40% of people with coronavirus are asymptomatic, but that factor doesn’t...

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asymptomatic, symptoms, testing, transmission, viral load

What’s the Future of Group Exercise Classes?

by: NY Times Author: Gretchen Reynolds

3 Jun 2020 During 24 days in February and March, 112 people were infected with the Covid-19 virus in South Korea after...

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covid-19 aftermath, infection data, transmission

Everything You Need to Know About Antibody Testing Now

by: Medium Author: Yasmin Tayag

2 Jun 2020 While it’s likely people develop some immunity after being infected with the coronavirus, experts still don’t know...

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antibody, guidance, immunity, precautions, testing

Two-meter distancing might halve infection risk compared to one meter

by: MIT Technology Review Author:

2 Jun 2020 Keeping people two meters apart from each other is far more effective than just one at reducing the risk of spreading...

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prevention, social distancing

FAQ by US food and drug administration

by: U.S. Food and Drug Administration Author:

1 Jun 2020 Get answers to general questions for COVID19 plus links to other frequently asked questions by government agencies on...

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covid-19, guidance, precautions, risks, vaccine

Heat and coronavirus can be twin killers

by: Nature Author: Timon McPhearson

1 Jun 2020 We need to find out how human behaviour is changing in response to COVID-19, how this affects demands for food, energy,...

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covid-19 aftermath, risks

K number: what is the coronavirus metric that could be crucial as lockdown eases?

by: The Guardian Author: Nicola Davis

1 Jun 2020 K sheds light on the variation behind R. “Some [infectious] people might generate a lot of secondary cases because of...

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infection data, k number, reopening, superspreader, transmission, transmission rate

Predictive power of mathematical modelling and the risk of a second wave

by: The Guardian Author: Laura Spinney

31 May 2020 Neuroscientist Karl Friston, of University College London, builds mathematical models of human brain function. Lately,...

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case study, predictions

Coronavirus May Be a Vascular Disease, Which Explains Everything

by: Medium Author: Elemental

29 May 2020 Data shows us that mysterious symptoms attributed to COVID-19, like coronavirus related strokes and Covid toes, are...

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blood clotting, infection data, strokes, symptoms

COVID-19 misinformation and the election are colliding

by: Fast Company Author: Ruth Reader

29 May 2020 Since the coronavirus outbreak, all three networks have worked to promote appropriate sources of health information and...

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misinformation, social networks

The coronavirus will rewire how we build offices—and where we build co

by: Fast Company Author: Lev Kushner

28 May 2020 One of the consequences of COVI-19 is that companies have realized that they can forego expensive office space if they...

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covid-19 aftermath

The way South Korea crushed its second wave is a warning to us all

by: Wired Author: David Cox

26 May 2020 A story about testing, contract tracing and controlling the spread of the virus. Cultural taboos and privacy issues can...

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contact tracing, guidance, testing

Cuba credits two drugs with slashing coronavirus death toll

by: U.S. Author: Sarah Marsh

22 May 2020 Communist-run Cuba said this week that use of two drugs produced by its biotech industry that reduce hyper-inflammation...

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drugs, inflammation, treatment

Putting the Risk of Covid-19 in Perspective

by: NY Times Author: David C. Roberts

22 May 2020 This author puts the risks of dying from COVID-19 into a metric called "micromort", which measures a one-in-a-million...

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risks

CDC says 35% of coronavirus infections are asymptomatic

by: CNN Author: Arman Azad

21 May 2020 A third of Covid-19 patients are asymptomatic and 0.4% of those who get sick will die, CDC says. The agency cautions...

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asymptomatic, symptoms

How Americans View The Coronavirus Crisis And Trump’s Response

by: FiveThirtyEight Author: Aaron Bycoffe

21 May 2020 We’re tracking how concerned Americans are about COVID-19, the economy and President Trump’s response to the...

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polls

How long does the virus linger in the air outside

by: PBS News Hour Author: Angela Rasmusson

21 May 2020 If a runner coughs and there is no one around does the virus linger in the air, or will the droplets on the ground be...

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infection data, transmission

The future of dining: shorter menus, pricier food, less service

by: Axios Author: Jennifer A Kingston

21 May 2020 There will be many changes to dining out, like shorter menus, and servers wearing masks and surgical gloves.We don't...

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covid-19 aftermath

What are the dangers of contracting the virus from food delivery

by: PBS News Hour Author: Angela Rasmusson

21 May 2020 Many people are relying on food delivery in the times of COVID-19. The question here is how worried do we have to be to...

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transmission

What CDC wants schools, camps to do before reopening

by: Washington Post Author: Valerie Strauss

21 May 2020 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has finally issued full interim guidance on how schools and other...

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guidance, reopening

What is the risk of swimming in a shared swimming pool

by: PBS News Hour Author: Angela Rasmusson

21 May 2020 There have been no recent studies on how long the virus survives in pools, oceans or lakes, however studies on other...

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transmission

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