COVID-19

Infected young people seed waves of the virus that sicken older people, C.D.C. report says.

Thu, 2020-09-24 15:49 — mike kraft

As millennials mingled in bars and restaurants over the summer, and students returned to college campuses, coronavirus infections surged among young adults.

From June through August, the incidence of Covid-19 was highest among adults aged 20 to 29 years old, according to research published on Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Young adults accounted for more than 20 percent of all confirmed cases.

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Putin tells Russians to obey rules as COVID-19 cases tick higher

Thu, 2020-09-24 15:33 — mike kraft

Putin tells Russians to obey rules as COVID-19 cases tick higher President Vladimir Putin urged Russians to stick to social distancing rules and said he wanted to avoid another strict lockdown on Thursday, when the daily tally of new COVID-19 cases was the highest in more than two months. Reuters Staff U.S.

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Trudeau: Canada already in second wave of coronavirus

Thu, 2020-09-24 15:17 — mike kraft

Trudeau: Canada already in second wave of coronavirus Warning comes as Canadian Covid-19 cases climb higher, a setback that follows the country’s success in flattening the curve earlier in the pandemic Andy Blatchford POLITICO

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is warning Canadians that the second wave has arrived in many parts of the country.

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Will Europe's second wave of Covid-19 cases mean a second huge death toll?

Thu, 2020-09-24 15:07 — mike kraft

Will Europe's second wave mean a second huge death toll? At first glance, the outlook doesn't seem too grim. While reported cases are reaching record highs as Europe endures a "second wave," deaths are still well below their peak in April. But experts warn the signs point to more tragedy ahead this winter. Emma Reynolds, CNN CNN

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Massive genetic study shows coronavirus mutating and potentially evolving amid rapid U.S. spread

Thu, 2020-09-24 00:51 — mike kraft

Massive genetic study shows coronavirus mutating and potentially evolving amid rapid U.S. spread The largest U.S. genetic study of the virus, conducted in Houston, shows one viral strain outdistancing all of its competitors, and many potentially important mutations. Washington Post

Scientists in Houston on Wednesday released a study of more than 5,000 genetic sequences of the coronavirus that reveals the virus’s continual accumulation of mutations, one of which may have made it more contagious.

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Studies explore asymptomatic COVID-19 cases, racial inequities

Thu, 2020-09-24 00:18 — mike kraft

Studies explore asymptomatic COVID-19 cases, racial inequities Blacks and Hispanics were 1.9 and 1.8 times, respectively, more likely than whites to test positive. CIDRAP

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US experts vow ‘no cutting corners’ as vaccine tests expand

Thu, 2020-09-24 00:00 — mike kraft

US experts vow ‘no cutting corners’ as vaccine tests expand WASHINGTON (AP) — A huge international study of a COVID-19 vaccine that aims to work with just one dose is getting underway as top U.S. health officials sought Wednesday to assure a skeptical... AP NEWS

WASHINGTON (AP) — A huge international study of a COVID-19 vaccine that aims to work with just one dose is getting underway as top U.S. health officials sought Wednesday to assure a skeptical Congress and public that they can trust any shots the government ultimately approves.

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COVID-19 pandemic: countries urged to take stronger action to stop spread of harmful information--WHO

Wed, 2020-09-23 23:50 — mike kraft

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/23/technology/young-people-more-likely-to-believe-virus-misinformation-study-says.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage

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Finland first European country to deploy coronavirus-sniffing dogs at main airport

Wed, 2020-09-23 17:52 — mike kraft

Finland deploys coronavirus-sniffing dogs at main airport Finland has deployed coronavirus-sniffing dogs at the Nordic country’s main international airport in a four-month trial of an alternative testing method that could become a cost-friendly way to identify infected travelers Jari Tanner | AP Washington Post

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Senate hearing: "More than 90% of the population remains susceptible" to Covid-19, CDC director says

Wed, 2020-09-23 17:35 — mike kraft

https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/fauci-senate-hearing-09-23-20/h_777ee13c52ff6d94da4abc83d1480634

Excerpts from today's hearing, including:

(CNN) WASHINGTON -- Dr. Robert Redfield, director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said a majority of Americans remain susceptible to Covid-19.

Speaking to the Senate Health Committee on Wednesday, Redfield said, “CDC is in the process of a very large, sequential study across the entire United States, measuring serology.”

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