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COVID-19 Report
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1,419,197 |
81,355 |
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Research News
[NOTE: THIS REPLACES A PREVIOUS VERSION THAT HAD A GLITCH PREVENTING LINKS FROM WORKING. MY APOLOGIES.] Evidence of the need for rapid, strong social distancing, the key role of airline hubs, no particular advantage of N95 masks in general use, and the advantages of separate clinics for fever triage.
- A model developed based on German data suggests that strong social distancing is the only truly effective measure in preventing an explosive growth in case numbers and that a delay greater than 5 days in implementing the measure can have disastrous consequences.
- A Brazilian study demonstrates that level of connection to global transportation networks is a primary predictor of local severity of the pandemic with air transportation hubs being particularly vulnerable.
- A meta-analysis of studies of the effectiveness of masks concludes that N95 masks are no better than simple medical masks in protecting care givers involved in routine care for influenza patients. The authors' suggestion that, in response to the current pandemic, N95 masks be reserved for high risk procedures that create aerosols makes some sense, but that recommendation is not based on specific data.
- A report from China demonstrates that separate fever clinics reduce infection risks and are far more efficient in processing patients.
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- Alone in New York with Covid-19 A friend's son has spent the last three weeks, alone in his apartment, fighting off Covid-19. His description below offers a window into the disease and into life in a besieged city.
- Covid19- Ahead of the Curve.
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Top News
- Inferring COVID-19 spreading rates and potential change points for case number forecasts MedRxiv Server for Health Sciences: Coronavirus, April 6, 2020
- Exponential phase of covid19 expansion is not driven by climate at global scale MedRxiv Server for Health Sciences: Coronavirus, April 6, 2020
- Medical Masks vs N95 Respirators for Preventing COVID‐19 in Health Care Workers A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Trials Wiley: Coronavirus Research & News, April 6, 2020
- Separate Fever Clinics Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 and Offload Emergency Resources: Analysis from a large tertiary hospital in China MedRxiv Server for Health Sciences: Coronavirus, April 6, 2020
Virology, Immunology, and Pathophysiology
- Soluble pattern recognition molecules: Guardians and regulators of homeostasis at airway mucosal surfaces Wiley: Coronavirus Research & News, April 6, 2020
- An alteration of the dopamine synthetic pathway is possibly involved in the pathophysiology of COVID‐19 Wiley: Coronavirus Research & News, April 6, 2020
- Structural Variations in Human ACE2 may Influence its Binding with SARS‐CoV‐2 Spike Protein Wiley: Coronavirus Research & News, April 6, 2020
Infection Control
- Pre-outbreak determinants of perceived risks of corona infection and preventive measures taken. A prospective population-based study MedRxiv Server for Health Sciences: Coronavirus, April 6, 2020
- COVID‐19: protecting our ENT workforce Wiley: Coronavirus Research & News, April 6, 2020
- Subclinical Covid-19 in South Korea New England Journal of Medicine: Coronavirus, April 6, 2020
Clinical
- Baseline Characteristics and Outcomes of 1591 Patients Infected With SARS-CoV-2 Admitted to ICUs of the Lombardy Region, Italy JAMA Network: Coronavirus, April 6, 2020
- Sample Pooling as a Strategy to Detect Community Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 JAMA Network: Coronavirus, April 6, 2020
- The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the provision of surgical care Oxford Academic Journals: Coronavirus, April 6, 2020
Modeling and Prediction
- An Analysis of Spatiotemporal Pattern for COIVD‐19 in China based on Space‐Time Cube Wiley: Coronavirus Research & News, April 6, 2020
- Using network science to propose strategies for effectively dealing with pandemics: The COVID-19 example MedRxiv Server for Health Sciences: Coronavirus, April 6, 2020
- Predicting Whom to Test is More Important Than More Tests - Modeling the Impact of Testing on the Spread of COVID-19 Virus By True Positive Rate Estimation MedRxiv Server for Health Sciences: Coronavirus, April 6, 2020
- Explaining national differences in the mortality of Covid-19: individual patient simulation model to investigate the effects of testing policy and other factors on apparent mortality. MedRxiv Server for Health Sciences: Coronavirus, April 6, 2020
Review and Commentary
- The COVID-19 Pandemic in the US: A Clinical Update JAMA Network: Coronavirus, April 6, 2020
- A Sneeze New England Journal of Medicine: Coronavirus, April 6, 2020
- Unprecedented pandemic, unprecedented shift, and unprecedented opportunity Wiley: Coronavirus Research & News, April 6, 2020
Other Research
- Anxiety, worry and perceived stress in the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, March 2020. Preliminary results. MedRxiv Server for Health Sciences: Coronavirus, April 6, 2020
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China
- 3M will import masks from China for U.S. to resolve dispute with the Trump administration Washington Post: Coronavirus, April 6, 2020
- Separate Fever Clinics Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 and Offload Emergency Resources: Analysis from a large tertiary hospital in China MedRxiv Server for Health Sciences: Coronavirus, April 6, 2020
- Coronavirus live updates: China reports no new deaths for 1st time since January ABCNews: Top Coronavirus Stories, April 7, 2020
- Trump’s claim that he imposed the first ‘China ban’ Washington Post: Coronavirus, April 7, 2020
Iran
- From Iran's hot zone, Afghans flee home, spreading virus NBC News: Coronavirus Latest News, April 6, 2020
South Korea
- Subclinical Covid-19 in South Korea New England Journal of Medicine: Coronavirus, April 6, 2020
- South Korea's return to normal interrupted by uptick in coronavirus cases NBC News: Coronavirus Latest News, April 6, 2020
Italy
- Baseline Characteristics and Outcomes of 1591 Patients Infected With SARS-CoV-2 Admitted to ICUs of the Lombardy Region, Italy JAMA Network: Coronavirus, April 6, 2020
- NEW YORK (AP) — The steep rise in coronavirus deaths appeared to be leveling off Monday in hard-hit New York, echoing a trend underway in Italy and Spain, while the crisis escalated alarmingly in... AP Health News: Coronavirus, April 6, 2020
- Virus Pain Easing in Spain, Italy; UK Braces for Bleak Days New York Times: Coronavirus, April 6, 2020
- Italian Regions Testing for Signs of Coronavirus Immunity New York Times: Coronavirus, April 6, 2020
Spain
- NEW YORK (AP) — The steep rise in coronavirus deaths appeared to be leveling off Monday in hard-hit New York, echoing a trend underway in Italy and Spain, while the crisis escalated alarmingly in... AP Health News: Coronavirus, April 6, 2020
- Virus Pain Easing in Spain, Italy; UK Braces for Bleak Days New York Times: Coronavirus, April 6, 2020
United Kingdom
- Britain in crisis: Queen delivers rare rallying cry as prime minister sent to hospital NBC News: Coronavirus Latest News, April 6, 2020
- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened Monday. In New York, there are faint glimmers of hope as... AP Health News: Coronavirus, April 6, 2020
- LONDON (AP) — The U.S. and Britain braced for what could be one of their bleakest weeks in memory Monday as the human and financial toll of the coronavirus outbreak mounted. But new deaths and... AP Health News: Coronavirus, April 6, 2020
Other International News
- Social Distancing Is A Distant Dream In Pakistan's Urban Slums NPR: Health, April 6, 2020
- Syrian Refugees In Lebanon Fear Deportation For Seeking Coronavirus Test Or Care NPR: Health, April 6, 2020
- TORONTO (AP) — Manufacturing giant 3M said Monday it has an agreement with the Trump administration that will allow the company to continue to export N95 protective masks to Canada and Latin... AP Health News: Coronavirus, April 6, 2020
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Business and Economic News
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Business News
- Sony's Noise-Canceling Wirefree Earbuds Are on Sale For $189 Wired.com, April 6, 2020
- Critical Illness in Patients With COVID-19: Mounting an Effective Clinical and Research Response JAMA Network: Coronavirus, April 6, 2020
- The COVID-19 Pandemic in the US: A Clinical Update JAMA Network: Coronavirus, April 6, 2020
Economics Blogs
- To fight the COVID pandemic, policymakers must move fast and break taboos VoxEU.org, April 6, 2020
- Fed Official Calls for DAILY Testing of All Individuals for COVID-19 Economic Policy Journal, April 6, 2020
- Coronavirus Outbreak Sends Consumer Expectations Plummeting Liberty Street Economics, April 6, 2020
Top Economics News
- UK PM Johnson, in hospital with coronavirus, moved to intensive care EuroNews: European Economy, April 6, 2020
- BMW sees demand falling further after first quarter sales plunge due to coronavirus US Economy (Reuters), April 6, 2020
- Iran supreme leader approves tapping sovereign wealth fund to fight coronavirus US Economy (Reuters), April 6, 2020
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Law Technology
- LawNext Episode 69: Using Tech to Manage COVID-19 Legal Issues in Australia Robert Ambrogi's LawSites, April 6, 2020
- Podcast #363 — Crystal Y. Davis on the Business Impact of Covid-19, and More Lean Blog, April 6, 2020
- Dr. Drew apologizes for being a COVID-19 denier after copyright silliness Ars Technica, April 6, 2020
Legal Administrator
- LawNext Episode 69: Using Tech to Manage COVID-19 Legal Issues in Australia Law Sites Blog, April 6, 2020
- 3 Biglaw Attorneys, Including Practice Group Leader, Test Positive For COVID-19 Above the Law - Big Law, April 6, 2020
- U.S. Department of Labor Publishes New OSHA Poster Aimed At Reducing Workplace Exposure to the Coronavirus OSHA What's New, April 6, 2020
Librarian News
- LawNext Episode 69: Using Tech to Manage COVID-19 Legal Issues in Australia Robert Ambrogi's LawSites, April 6, 2020
- Library of Parliament Publications About COVID-19 Library Boy, April 6, 2020
- Trump So Busy With COVID Response He Almost Forgot To Take Revenge For Ukraine Impeachment Above the Law, April 6, 2020
Leading Law Departments
- Coping During Coronavirus: 13 Lessons About Managing Remote Workers Mitratech: Press Releases, April 6, 2020
- In-House Hiring During Covid-19 Inhouse Blog, April 6, 2020
- Financial Reporting: SEC Chief Accountant Addresses Covid-19 Issues CorporateCounsel.net Blog, April 6, 2020
- Baker Donelson Temporarily Cuts Pay, Furloughs Some Employees Because of COVID-19 General Counsel News, April 6, 2020
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Dr. Robert Morris is an epidemiologist and award-winning author who has taught epidemiology at Tufts and Harvard and has advised the CDC, the EPA, NIH, and the President's Cancer Panel. |
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