COVID-19

CDC criticizes White House medical adviser's discredited mask claim

Tue, 2020-10-20 10:43 — mike kraft

CDC criticizes White House medical adviser's discredited mask claim The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is criticizing a White House coronavirus adviser for spreading misinformation about facial coverings, in a potential escalation of the feud between the administration and public health officials within the federal government. YahooNews

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UK to infect healthy volunteers in vaccine research trial

Tue, 2020-10-20 10:32 — mike kraft

UK to infect healthy volunteers in vaccine research trial LONDON (AP) — U.K. researchers are preparing to infect healthy young volunteers with the virus that causes COVID-19, becoming the first scientists to use the controversial technique to study the... AP NEWS

LONDON (AP) — U.K. researchers are preparing to infect healthy young volunteers with the virus that causes COVID-19, becoming the first scientists to use the controversial technique to study the disease and potentially speed up development of a vaccine that could help end the pandemic.

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Dr. Scott Gottlieb: U.S. about ‘a week away from a rapid acceleration’ of coronavirus cases

Tue, 2020-10-20 10:11 — mike kraft

Dr. Scott Gottlieb: U.S. about 'a week away from a rapid acceleration' of coronavirus cases “We can look to happier days, but these are going to be some tough months ahead,” the former FDA chief told CNBC. By Emily DeCiccio CNBC

Former FDA chief Dr. Scott Gottlieb is warning that the United States is about “a week away from seeing a rapid acceleration” in Covid-19 cases.

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Latest on the worldwide spread of coronavirus

Tue, 2020-10-20 10:02 — mike kraft

Latest on the worldwide spread of coronavirus France reported a massive jump in people hospitalized with COVID-19 and Ireland announced some of Europe's toughest restrictions, while India posted its lowest daily coronavirus caseload in nearly three months. Reuters Staff U.S.

(Reuters) - France reported a massive jump in people hospitalized with COVID-19 and Ireland announced some of Europe’s toughest restrictions, while India posted its lowest daily coronavirus caseload in nearly three months.

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Covid-19 cases are climbing in more than half of US states and these factors helped drive the surge

Tue, 2020-10-20 09:47 — mike kraft

Covid-19 cases are climbing in more than half of US states and these factors helped drive the surge Covid-19 numbers are once again climbing back up across the country, with more than half of US states reporting a rise in new infections in what experts say is the dreaded fall surge. Christina Maxouris, CNN CNN

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Opinions: The path to ‘herd immunity’ would be lined with half a million dead Americans

Mon, 2020-10-19 20:18 — mike kraft

Opinion | A half-million more people could die if America pursues a ‘herd immunity’ plan Pursuing herd immunity is the wrong, dead wrong, solution for the pandemic. Tom Frieden Washington Post

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Doctors probe whether COVID-19 is causing diabetes

Mon, 2020-10-19 20:05 — mike kraft

Doctors probe whether COVID-19 is causing diabetes Mario Buelna, a healthy 28-year-old father, caught a fever and started having trouble breathing in June. He soon tested positive for COVID-19. Chad Terhune U.S.

... Many experts are convinced that COVID-19 can trigger the onset of diabetes - even in some adults and children who do not have the traditional risk factors.

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CDC issues new guidelines for travel: Wear a mask when you are on a plane, train, bus or other public transit

Mon, 2020-10-19 19:30 — mike kraft

https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2020/10/19/coronavirus-cdc-says-travelers-who-wont-wear-masks-should-get-booted/5983253002/

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Fauci: COVID-19 outbreaks would have to 'get really, really bad' before advocating for national lockdown

Mon, 2020-10-19 11:55 — mike kraft

Fauci: COVID-19 outbreaks would have to 'get really, really bad' Speaking to “60 Minutes,” Fauci discusses a potential vaccine and how the country might handle the pandemic this winter. Alexandra Kelley TheHill

... even as the U.S. enters a potentially troubling winter season, Anthony Fauci, the country’s leading infectious diseases expert, says that a nationwide lockdown may not be the best solution at this time.

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Germany improves ventilation to chase away Covid

Mon, 2020-10-19 11:20 — mike kraft

Coronavirus: Germany improves ventilation to chase away Covid Public buildings receive €500m of German state cash to improve ventilation systems. BBC News

The German government is investing €500m (£452m; $488m) in improving ventilation systems in public buildings to help stop the spread of coronavirus.

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