AvatarWarren McDonaldAvatarAvatarFlorida schools reopened en masse, but a surge in coronavirus didn't follow, a USA TODAY analysis findsverified_publisherUSA TODAY - Jayme Fraser, Mike Stucka, Emily Bloch, Rachel Fradette, Sommer BrugalMany teachers and families feared a spike in COVID-19 cases when Florida made the controversial push to reopen schools in August with in-person instruction. A USA TODAY analysis shows the state’s positive case count among kids ages 5 to 17 declined through late September after a peak in July. Among …
AvatarWarren McDonaldAvatarAvatarMental Health Chief: There Is ‘No Doubt’ People Will Suffer Coronavirus ‘PTSD’The Daily Beast - Alaina DemopoulosDr. Joshua A. Gordon, director of the National Institute of Mental Health, said it was “particularly disturbing” to see high rates of suicidal …
AvatarWarren McDonaldFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoStudies say a little Vitamin-D may help keep COVID-19 at baywsbtv.com - WSBTV.com News StaffATLANTA — You might be surprised to hear a little old-fashioned vitamin D may limit some people’s ability to get COVID-19. Vitamin D is most often …
AvatarWarren McDonaldFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoScientists find more potential ingredients for ‘antibody cocktail’ that fights COVID-19geekwire.com - Alan BoyleAn international research team led by University of Washington scientists has identified two kinds of “ultrapotent human antibodies” that could go …
AvatarWarren McDonaldFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoDr. Fauci just warned us about scary new coronavirus symptoms that won't go awaybgr.com - Yoni HeislerFauci added that some coronavirus patients — even those who were completely asymptomatic — have shown some heart abnormalities when examined under an …
AvatarWarren McDonaldAvatarAvatarAfrica’s low COVID-19 death rate has multiple causes, WHO saysverified_publisherThe Globe and Mail - Geoffrey YorkAfricans may be twice as likely to experience COVID-19 without any illness, compared with people in the rest of the world, according to preliminary analysis by the African branch of the World Health Organization. The results from several blood-sample studies in Africa could help to explain the low …
AvatarWarren McDonaldAvatarAvatarGoogle updates Maps to show how bad Covid is in your areaverified_publisherCNNNew York CNN Business — Google Maps will soon show how prevalent coronavirus is in geographic areas with a new color-coded update. Beginning this week, the Maps app will display seven-day averages of new Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people. The chosen areas will show if cases are increasing or …
AvatarWarren McDonaldAvatarAvatarCoronavirus: Boris Johnson sets out new restrictions to last 'perhaps six months'verified_publisherThe Guardian - Jessica ElgotThe UK is at a “perilous turning point” and must act, Boris Johnson has told MPs, announcing new restrictions for England including slashing the size of wedding celebrations and bans on indoor team sports, as well as a return to home working. Speaking in the Commons on Tuesday, Johnson announced a …
AvatarWarren McDonaldAvatarAvatar‘The world stopped’: Young doctor’s shocking coronavirus deathYahoo News - Nick WhighamThe family of a young doctor are mourning after her fight with COVID-19 took a sudden heartbreaking turn and her brain shut down. Dr Adeline Fagan …
AvatarWarren McDonaldAvatarAvatarWynn Las Vegas reveals 548 positive COVID-19 cases among employeesverified_publisherUSA TODAY - Ed KomendaLAS VEGAS – Wynn Las Vegas has logged almost 500 positive COVID-19 cases among employees since the resort reopened in June. Wynn Resorts on Thursday revealed the data tied to the company’s testing and contact tracing program, which tests groups of up to 700 employees every two weeks, reports the …
AvatarWarren McDonaldAvatarAvatarThe Most Likely Way You’ll Get Infected With Covid-19Medium - Dana G SmithThis story is part of “Six Months In,” a special weeklong Elemental series reflecting on where we’ve been, what we’ve learned, and what the future …
AvatarWarren McDonaldAvatarAvatarWhat happens if you catch flu and COVID-19 at the same time?verified_publisherNational Geographic - Sarah Elizabeth RichardsTwo infectious disease experts explain why this is not the year to blow off your flu shot. It’s a familiar rite of autumn: Neighborhood pharmacies hang their “Flu Shot Available Here” signs. Primary care providers fill our email inboxes with reminders to get our annual vaccinations. This year is …