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More than 3 million people in U.S. estimated to be contagious with the coronavirus

Wed, 2020-11-18 21:59 — mike kraft

More than 3 million people in U.S. estimated to be contagious with the coronavirus The fast-growing pool of infected people — including large numbers who don’t know they’re contagious — pose daunting challenges to officials in hard-hit communities trying to arrest the surge in cases. Joel Achenbach Washington Post

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BBC ANALYSIS: Covid-19 in the US: Is this coronavirus wave the worst yet?

Tue, 2020-11-17 23:48 — mike kraft

Covid-19 in the US: Is this coronavirus wave the worst yet? The pandemic has quietly been getting worst across the US, with record numbers of cases in recent days. BBC News

Americans may have tuned out of coronavirus news as they focused on the outcome of the presidential election, but the pandemic has quietly been getting worse in the country.

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Hospital-Acquired SARS-CoV-2 InfectionLessons for Public Health

Tue, 2020-11-17 09:23 — mike kraft

Hospital-Acquired SARS-CoV-2 Infection This Viewpoint reviews the rare incidence of nosocomial SARS-CoV-2 infection and discusses ways it can be minimized, including use of surgical masks, proper ventilation, physical distancing, eye protection, regular testing, and the availability of sick leave for health care workers. JAMA_current

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But Landon and other experts say people should be cautious when using risk assessment tools and not rely too heavily on a single source, which could create a false sense of security as cases continue to surge

Tue, 2020-11-17 01:42 — mike kraft

Why experts urge caution in using covid risk and tracking tools As coronavirus cases surge ahead of Thanksgiving and the holiday season, relying on a single tool or data point could create a false sense of security, experts say. Allyson Chiu Washington Post

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Bars and shops closed as Europe battles second wave of coronavirus

Tue, 2020-11-17 01:19 — mike kraft

Bars and shops closed as Europe battles second wave of coronavirus Strict measures – including curfews and states of emergencies – are in force once more across the continent as Covid cases surge Emma Graham-Harrison the Guardian

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Canadian coronavirus cases grow and spread as once-effective unity frays

Tue, 2020-11-17 00:04 — mike kraft

Canadian coronavirus cases grow and spread as once-effective unity frays Cracks are emerging in the “Team Canada” approach; a spiraling resurgence is buffeting provinces once heralded as success stories. Amanda Coletta Washington Post

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States enact more Covid-19 rules as the US hits 11 million cases

Mon, 2020-11-16 06:37 — mike kraft

States enact more Covid-19 rules as the US hits 11 million cases At least 45 states have reported more new infections this past week compared to the previous week. And while some officials toughen their restrictions, some say changing behavior is more important than shutting down. Holly Yan and Madeline Holcombe, CNN CNN

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Recovering Covid-19 patients struggle to return to normal after hospital discharge, new study finds

Sun, 2020-11-15 00:52 — mike kraft

Recovering Covid-19 patients struggle to return to normal after hospital discharge, study finds Surviving Covid-19 is hard enough for those who get severely ill from the disease, but returning to normal is a struggle, too, according to new research that found survivors were likely to face health and financial hardships even months later. Shelby Lin Erdman and Jacqueline Howard, CNN CNN

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British Study: Black people 'twice as likely to catch coronavirus'

Sat, 2020-11-14 06:41 — mike kraft

Black people 'twice as likely to catch coronavirus' The largest analysis so far indicates black and Asian people are at higher risk. BBC News

Black people are twice as likely as white people to catch the coronavirus, a study of 18 million people suggests.

The research also indicates Asian people are 1.5 times more likely than white people to be infected - and may be more likely to need intensive care.

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Virus surge: Schools abandon classes, states retreat

Fri, 2020-11-13 23:16 — mike kraft

Virus surge: Schools abandon classes, states retreat School systems in Detroit, Indianapolis, Philadelphia and suburban Minneapolis are giving up on in-person classes, and some governors are reimposing restrictions on bars and restaurants or getting... AP NEWS

School systems in Detroit, Indianapolis, Philadelphia and suburban Minneapolis are giving up on in-person classes, and some governors are reimposing restrictions on bars and restaurants or getting more serious about masks, as the coast-to-coast resurgence of the coronavirus sends deaths, hospitalizations and new infections soaring.

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