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Will Europe's second wave of Covid-19 cases mean a second huge death toll?

Thu, 2020-09-24 10:07 — mike kraft

Will Europe's second wave mean a second huge death toll? At first glance, the outlook doesn't seem too grim. While reported cases are reaching record highs as Europe endures a "second wave," deaths are still well below their peak in April. But experts warn the signs point to more tragedy ahead this winter. Emma Reynolds, CNN CNN

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Massive genetic study shows coronavirus mutating and potentially evolving amid rapid U.S. spread

Wed, 2020-09-23 19:51 — mike kraft

Massive genetic study shows coronavirus mutating and potentially evolving amid rapid U.S. spread The largest U.S. genetic study of the virus, conducted in Houston, shows one viral strain outdistancing all of its competitors, and many potentially important mutations. Washington Post

Scientists in Houston on Wednesday released a study of more than 5,000 genetic sequences of the coronavirus that reveals the virus’s continual accumulation of mutations, one of which may have made it more contagious.

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Studies explore asymptomatic COVID-19 cases, racial inequities

Wed, 2020-09-23 19:18 — mike kraft

Studies explore asymptomatic COVID-19 cases, racial inequities Blacks and Hispanics were 1.9 and 1.8 times, respectively, more likely than whites to test positive. CIDRAP

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US experts vow ‘no cutting corners’ as vaccine tests expand

Wed, 2020-09-23 19:00 — mike kraft

US experts vow ‘no cutting corners’ as vaccine tests expand WASHINGTON (AP) — A huge international study of a COVID-19 vaccine that aims to work with just one dose is getting underway as top U.S. health officials sought Wednesday to assure a skeptical... AP NEWS

WASHINGTON (AP) — A huge international study of a COVID-19 vaccine that aims to work with just one dose is getting underway as top U.S. health officials sought Wednesday to assure a skeptical Congress and public that they can trust any shots the government ultimately approves.

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COVID-19 pandemic: countries urged to take stronger action to stop spread of harmful information--WHO

Wed, 2020-09-23 18:50 — mike kraft

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/23/technology/young-people-more-likely-to-believe-virus-misinformation-study-says.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage

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Finland first European country to deploy coronavirus-sniffing dogs at main airport

Wed, 2020-09-23 12:52 — mike kraft

Finland deploys coronavirus-sniffing dogs at main airport Finland has deployed coronavirus-sniffing dogs at the Nordic country’s main international airport in a four-month trial of an alternative testing method that could become a cost-friendly way to identify infected travelers Jari Tanner | AP Washington Post

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Senate hearing: "More than 90% of the population remains susceptible" to Covid-19, CDC director says

Wed, 2020-09-23 12:35 — mike kraft

https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/fauci-senate-hearing-09-23-20/h_777ee13c52ff6d94da4abc83d1480634

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(CNN) WASHINGTON -- Dr. Robert Redfield, director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said a majority of Americans remain susceptible to Covid-19.

Speaking to the Senate Health Committee on Wednesday, Redfield said, “CDC is in the process of a very large, sequential study across the entire United States, measuring serology.”

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New Dashboard Tracks Coronavirus Cases In Schools Across 47 States

Wed, 2020-09-23 12:19 — mike kraft

New Dashboard Tracks Coronavirus Cases In Schools Across 47 States The effort, still in its early stages, hopes to track infections and determine the effectiveness of safety measures. NPR.org

A new national effort asks K-12 schools to voluntarily — and anonymously — report their confirmed and suspected coronavirus cases, along with the safety strategies they're using.

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Faster, cheaper COVID-19 tests in danger of creating blindspot in data collection

Wed, 2020-09-23 10:10 — mike kraft

Faster, cheaper COVID-19 tests in danger of creating blindspot in data collection More than 100 million COVID-19 tests have been performed in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's COVID Data Tracker. There's no straightforward answer about whether rapid tests are counted, said Molly Polen, senior director of communications and public YahooNews

More than 100 million COVID-19 tests have been performed in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's COVID Data Tracker.

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