COVID-19

Scientists Worry About Political Influence Over Coronavirus Vaccine Project

Mon, 2020-08-03 09:34 — mike kraft

In April, with hospitals overwhelmed and much of the United States in lockdown, the Department of Health and Human Services produced a presentation for the White House arguing that rapid development of a coronavirus vaccine was the best hope to control the pandemic.

“DEADLINE: Enable broad access to the public by October 2020,” the first slide read, with the date in bold.

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Next big COVID-19 treatment may be manufactured antibodies

Mon, 2020-08-03 09:12 — mike kraft

Next big COVID-19 treatment may be manufactured antibodies As the world awaits a COVID-19 vaccine, the next big advance in battling the pandemic could come from a class of biotech therapies widely used against cancer and other disorders - antibodies designed specifically to attack this new virus. Deena Beasley U.S.

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Australia: State of Victoria declares state of disaster after spike in cases

Sun, 2020-08-02 20:54 — mike kraft

Victoria declares state of disaster to curb virus A night-time curfew is in force in Melbourne, following a spike in cases in the Australian state. BBC News

The Australian state of Victoria has declared a state of disaster and imposed new lockdown measures after a surge in coronavirus infections.

Under the new rules, which came into effect at 18:00 (08:00 GMT), residents of the state capital Melbourne are subject to a night-time curfew.

There will be further restrictions on residents' ability to leave home.

Australia has been more successful than many other countries in tackling Covid-19, but cases are rising in Victoria.

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Birx says COVID-19 outbreak not under control because 'people are on the move'

Sun, 2020-08-02 16:25 — mike kraft

Birx says COVID-19 outbreak not under control because 'people are on Deborah Birx said Sunday that the COVID-19 outbreak is not under control in the U.S. because Americans "are on the move." Justine Coleman TheHill

Deborah Birx said Sunday that the COVID-19 outbreak is not under control in the U.S. because Americans "are on the move."

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Do some people have protection against the coronavirus?

Sun, 2020-08-02 16:18 — mike kraft

Do some people have protection against the coronavirus? Why do some people get very sick and even die from Covid-19, while others show few if any symptoms? We know some of the big factors that put people at higher risk of having a severe course of disease, but could certain people actually have some type of protection? Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Andrea Kane, CNN CNN

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Experts push for renewed efforts, new tack. to counter the virus

Sun, 2020-08-02 10:44 — mike kraft

Coronavirus threat rises across U.S.: ‘We just have to assume the monster is everywhere’ Sun Belt cases flatten, but the Midwest and many major cities see ominous trends. Joel Achenbach, Rachel Weiner, Chelsea Janes Washington Post

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International overview

Sun, 2020-08-02 10:09 — mike kraft

India reports 55,000 virus cases, Florida faces storm NEW DELHI (AP) — India reported nearly 55,000 new coronavirus cases Sunday and the Philippines recorded another daily high to surpass 100,000 total infections, while Florida braced for a tropical... AP NEWS

NEW DELHI (AP) — India reported nearly 55,000 new coronavirus cases Sunday and the Philippines recorded another daily high to surpass 100,000 total infections, while Florida braced for a tropical storm that threatened to hamper anti-disease efforts.

A curfew was imposed on Australia’s second-largest city, Melbourne, following a spike in infections.

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WHO Meeting warns Coronavirus pandemic will be with us for a long time

Sun, 2020-08-02 09:53 — mike kraft

Coronavirus pandemic will be with us for a long time, WHO warns The World Health Organization on Saturday warned the coronavirus pandemic was likely to be "lengthy" after its emergency committee met to evaluate the crisis six months after sounding the internation… France 24

The World Health Organization on Saturday warned the coronavirus pandemic was likely to be "lengthy" after its emergency committee met to evaluate the crisis six months after sounding the international alarm.

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On first day of school, the virus crept in, launching emergeny protocol.

Sat, 2020-08-01 20:28 — mike kraft

One of the first school districts in the country to reopen its doors during the coronavirus pandemic did not even make it a day before being forced to grapple with the issue facing every system actively trying to get students into classrooms: What happens when someone comes to school infected?

Just hours into the first day of classes on Thursday, a call from the county health department notified Greenfield Central Junior High School in Indiana that a student who had walked the halls and sat in various classrooms had tested positive for the coronavirus.

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