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Can an air purifier help protect you against the coronavirus?

Tue, 2020-10-20 12:34 — mike kraft

Can an air purifier help protect you against the coronavirus? Units with HEPA filters capture most airborne particles. But experts warn against using them to entertain or relying on them alone. Laura Daily Washington Post

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Surprising Results in Initial Virus Testing in N.Y.C. Schools

Tue, 2020-10-20 11:06 — mike kraft

For months, as New York City struggled to start part-time, in-person classes, fear grew that its 1,800 public schools would become vectors of coronavirus infection, a citywide archipelago of super-spreader sites.

But nearly three weeks into the in-person school year, early data from the city’s first effort at targeted testing has shown the opposite: a surprisingly small number of positive cases.

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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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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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Millions more virus rapid tests, but are results reported?

Mon, 2020-10-19 10:51 — mike kraft

Millions more virus rapid tests, but are results reported? WASHINGTON (AP) — After struggling to ramp up coronavirus testing, the U.S. can now screen several million people daily, thanks to a growing supply of rapid tests. But the boom comes with a new... AP NEWS

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ANALYSIS: As coronavirus cases rise, red-state governors resist measures to slow the spread, preach ‘personal responsibility’

Mon, 2020-10-19 10:27 — mike kraft

As coronavirus cases rise, red-state governors resist measures to slow the spread, preach ‘personal responsibility’ Health experts say recommendations, rather than restrictions, are insufficient in combating reckless behavior. Griff

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Tracking Covid-19 cases in the US

Mon, 2020-10-19 10:00 — mike kraft

Tracking Covid-19 cases in the US Track the spread of coronavirus in the United States with maps and updates on cases and deaths. CNN

Since January, novel coronavirus has spread to nearly every state and territory

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Global coronavirus cases surpass the 40 million milestone

Mon, 2020-10-19 09:50 — mike kraft

Global coronavirus cases surpass the 40 million milestone Worldwide coronavirus cases crossed 40 million on Monday, according to a Reuters tally, as the onset of winter in the northern hemisphere fuelled a resurgence in the spread of the disease. Shaina Ahluwalia, Roshan Abraham U.S.

(Reuters) - Worldwide coronavirus cases crossed 40 million on Monday, according to a Reuters tally, as the onset of winter in the northern hemisphere fuelled a resurgence in the spread of the disease.

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