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	health Daily update ⋅ February 2, 2020
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	NPR 8th Case Of Coronavirus Confirmed In The US Amid Skyrocketing Outbreak NPR Updated at 4:53 p.m. ET. The eighth case of the novel strain of coronavirus in the U.S. was announced on Saturday, as officials struggle to stem a soaring outbreak. The infection was confirmed in a Boston man in his 20s, who had recently traveled to Wuhan, ... Flag as irrelevant
	TIME Xenophobia 'Is A Pre-Existing Condition.' How Harmful Stereotypes and Racism are Spreading Around the Coronavirus TIME As 10-year-old Connor and a friend played one recent day at recess, they were approached by a group of boys wanting to play a game — testing the boys for coronavirus. Connor, who is half-Chinese, and his friend, also Chinese, played along at first, but ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Coronavirus is scary, but the flu is deadlier, more widespread USA TODAY The coronavirus has infected at least eight people in the United States, with Massachusetts confirming the most recent case Saturday. But something more dangerous and much deadlier has been infecting millions of Americans. "You are much more likely to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Wall Street Journal Avian Influenza in China Adds to Economic Concerns Amid Coronavirus Spread Wall Street Journal HONG KONG—Chinese authorities announced Saturday a recurrence of avian influenza in chickens in central China, adding fresh economic concerns for a country reeling from an outbreak of coronavirus that has sickened nearly 12,000 people since it ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times New York City Eyes First Suspected Case of Coronavirus, Officials Say The New York Times New York City health officials announced on Saturday that a patient at Bellevue Hospital Center may have the novel coronavirus. If confirmed, it would be the first known instance of the virus in New York City. Local authorities are unable to test for the virus so ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Coronavirus: Can AI (Artificial Intelligence) Make A Difference? Forbes The mysterious coronavirus is spreading at an alarming rate. There have been at least 305 deaths as more than 14,300 persons have been infected. On Thursday, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus a global emergency. To put ... Flag as irrelevant
	Livemint US Declares Coronavirus Health Emergency, Bars Foreign Nationals Who Visited China The New York Times By Makini Brice and Steve Gorman. WASHINGTON Reuters) - The Trump administration, while insisting the risk to Americans from coronavirus is low, nevertheless declared a public health emergency on Friday and announced the extraordinary step of barring ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Facebook to Remove Coronavirus Misinformation After WHO Declares Global Emergency The New York Times SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook Inc said on Thursday it will take down misinformation about China's fast-spreading coronavirus in a rare departure from its approach to health content, after the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a global health ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Gilead Working With China to Test Ebola Drug as New Coronavirus Treatment The New York Times (Reuters) - Gilead Sciences Inc said on Friday it provided its experimental Ebola therapy for use in a small number of patients with the coronavirus that has killed over 200 so far in China and is working with the country's authorities to set up a study. Flag as irrelevant
	Mash Viral 'Pandemic' doctors break down what the Netflix series can (and can't) tell us about coronavirus Mashable Word of Netflix's Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak is spreading fast. Interest in the six-part docuseries has been supercharged by a deadly outbreak of coronavirus in Wuhan, China, that's been dominating headlines since the middle of last week. Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay US Bans Foreign Travelers From China as 7th Case of Coronavirus Confirmed HealthDay SATURDAY, Feb. 1, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- The United States said Friday it will temporarily bar entry to any foreigners who have recently traveled to China because of a coronavirus outbreak in that country that has sickened nearly 12,000 and killed just ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Boston man confirmed to have coronavirus The Boston Globe A Boston man in his 20s who recently returned from Wuhan, China, has been confirmed as the first Massachusetts case of the virus that has infected thousands of people worldwide, public health officials said in a statement early Saturday afternoon. The man ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Cocktail of flu, HIV drugs appears to help fight coronavirus: Thai doctors Reuters BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai doctors have seen success in treating severe cases of the new coronavirus with combination of medications for flu and HIV, with initial results showing vast improvement 48 hours after applying the treatment, they said on Sunday. Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters US confirms its eighth case of coronavirus, quarantine in effect Reuters (Reuters) - U.S. health officials on Saturday confirmed an eighth case of the fast-spreading new coronavirus in the United States in a person who had travelled to China. FILE PHOTO: A woman wears a mask in Chinatown following the outbreak of the novel ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus: Chinese New Year events in Wales called off BBC News Chinese New Year celebrations in Wales have been called off as coronavirus continues to spread. The virus has been blamed for more than 200 deaths in China, and the first two cases have been confirmed in the UK. Festivities were set to take place at ... Flag as irrelevant
	International Business Times Coronavirus Update: Virus May Have Already Infected 76000 In Wuhan Alone International Business Times The coronavirus crisis in China may be even worse than previously thought. According to research published on Friday, nearly 76,000 people in the city of Wuhan – the epicenter of the disease – may already be infected. This figure is far greater than official ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Tribune Keeping aging muscles fit is tied to better heart health later Chicago Tribune How much muscle you have now could indicate how healthy your heart will be later, according to an interesting new study of muscle mass and cardiovascular disease. The study finds that, for men at least, entering middle age with plenty of muscle lowers the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Record (New Westminster) Coronavirus preparation underway at Maryland's Johns Hopkins Bellingham Herald Behind the passcode-protected doors of the Biocontainment Unit on the eighth floor of Johns Hopkins Hospital, the hallway and rooms are empty except for three nurses holding protective gear they just removed according to a strict protocol. Medical staff has ... Flag as irrelevant
	CT Post Massachusetts man tests positive for coronavirus CT Post Despite a man in Boston recently testing positive for the coronavirus, health officials in Connecticut say the risk of residents contracting the virus remains low. Av Harris, director of communications and government relations for the Connecticut Department of ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Spokesman-Review Coronavirus vaccine research is moving at record speed The Spokesman-Review In a suburb south of Boston, robots have already started manufacturing a potential vaccine against the fast-spreading coronavirus. Another candidate vaccine – developed when a similar virus terrified the world – sits in deep freeze in a repository in Houston, ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Multiple Cincinnati schools close after over 1000 kids catch the flu New York Post At least seven school districts near Cincinnati temporarily shut down after more than 1,000 students were absent with flu symptoms, and more kids and teachers were getting sick. Schools in the southern Ohio communities of Reading, Wilmington, Manchester ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus: Queen's University stop travel to China BBC News Queen's University Belfast (QUB) has stopped any travel to China for business or study due to the Coronavirus outbreak. There are around 1200 Chinese students at QUB and it has a medical campus in the Chinese city of Shenyang. The university has also ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Eighth US Coronavirus Case, First HCP Outside China Infected MedPage Today A student in his 20s who recently returned from Wuhan, China, is now the eighth U.S. case of novel coronavirus, health officials said on Saturday. The man is a student at UMass Boston, who came back from China on Jan. 28, The Boston Globe reported. Flag as irrelevant
	The CT Mirror Public health officials offer scant details on US coronavirus patients The CT Mirror Disclosure last week of a seventh case in the United States of a new viral infection emerging from China — in addition to the first confirmed case of the virus passing from person to person in this country — is fueling public concerns about how easily the deadly ... Flag as irrelevant
	Boston Herald First case of coronavirus confirmed in Massachusetts: DPH Boston Herald State health officials announced today that a person coming back to Massachusetts for Wuhan, China, is the first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus in the Bay State. Here is the official release. This is a developing story … BOSTON (February 1, 2020) ... Flag as irrelevant
	Honolulu Star-Advertiser The best way to avoid the scary coronavirus? Wash your hands Honolulu Star-Advertiser Americans are watching with alarm as a new coronavirus spreads in China and cases pop up in the United States. They are barraged with information about what kinds of masks are best to prevent viral spread. Students are handing out masks in Seattle. Flag as irrelevant
	KRDO The memory of SARS looms over the Wuhan virus. Here's how the outbreaks compare KRDO The Wuhan coronavirus has sparked alarm around the world, but in Asia, it's also brought up memories of a deadly virus. To many, the latest outbreak feels eerily similar to 2003, when severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) swept through the region, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hill Social media struggles to counter coronavirus misinformation The Hill The world's top social media platforms are trying to push users toward fact-driven and reputable sources as sensationalist misinformation about the deadly coronavirus spreads online. But wild conspiracy theories and misleading advice about the coronavirus, ... Flag as irrelevant
	LA Daily News Successful Aging: Dangerous falls and how to avoid them LA Daily News Q. I have several friends who have taken bad falls that resulted in a broken wrist, concussion and even a brain bleed. I am 81 and want to avoid ending up in the same situation. I know that aging in itself places me at risk. Can you share some key tips that will ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo News How Does the Coronavirus Compare With Previous Outbreaks? Yahoo News Key Point: It's been worse before. As the new coronavirus continues to cross international borders, the two key questions on public health officials' minds are: 'How deadly is it?' and 'Can it be contained?'. The two outbreaks in recent memory that give the most ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP China's nCoV total nears 12000; US reports 2 more cases CIDRAP The number of China's novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) cases surged well past 11,000 overnight, as the United States reported two more cases and Spain confirmed its first. In other developments, Australia joined the United States in temporarily banning ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Uber suspends 240 accounts in Mexico to prevent coronavirus spreading Reuters MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - U.S. ride-hailing application Uber Technologies Inc. said on Saturday that it suspended 240 accounts of users in Mexico who may recently have come in contact with someone possibly infected with the new coronavirus. The newly ... Flag as irrelevant
	9News.com KUSA Should we be concerned about the Coronavirus in Colorado? 9News.com KUSA DENVER — It isn't often that the World Health Organization (WHO) declares a "a public health emergency of international concern," but on Friday, it did just that. The agency said the 2019 novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) epidemic had risen to the level of a ... Flag as irrelevant
	SCNow Cardiovascular health: a preventive view SCNow Cardiovascular disease, or heart disease, describes disorders that affect the circulatory system, including coronary heart disease, heart failure and stroke, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But why is it so important to recognize and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hamilton Journal News Butler County official on coronavirus response: 'This is what we do' Hamilton Journal News Two weeks ago, Butler County General Health District officials, concerned about a possibility of coronavirus being detected on the Oxford campus, met with the university's Student Health Services. Jennifer Bailer, the county health commissioner, delivered this ... Flag as irrelevant
	Press Herald Overdoses from tainted illicit drugs spike in Cumberland County Press Herald The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported Saturday a spike in drug overdose cases due to illicit drugs in Cumberland County – at least 10 since Friday night. Patients who had symptoms associated with an opioid overdose required ... Flag as irrelevant
	WPIX 11 New York Coronavirus: WHO says prepare for local outbreaks; number of cases in US rises to 7 WPIX 11 New York BEIJING — China's death toll from a new virus has risen to 259 and a World Health Organization official said other governments need to prepare for "domestic outbreak control" if coronavirus spreads in their countries. Beijing criticized Washington's order ... Flag as irrelevant
	Zanesville Times Recorder Flu is deadlier, more widespread than coronavirus Zanesville Times Recorder The coronavirus has officially made landfall in the United States, but something much deadlier and more dangerous has been infecting millions of Americans and is a bigger threat for local residents, health officials say. "You are much more likely to have ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian 'Outlier' victim profiles raise questions over the impact of coronavirus The Guardian The Chinese ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bangor Daily News Ten overdoses in 24 hours spurs could be from laced cocaine, Maine CDC says Bangor Daily News At least 10 overdoses in Cumberland County in the last 24 hours are being linked to tainted cocaine, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control. No deaths have occurred as a result of the overdoses, but patients required emergency care, and in some ... Flag as irrelevant
	Kansas City Star Lawrence patient tests negative for coronavirus, Kansas health officials say Kansas City Star The Kansas Department of Health and Environment says a person in Lawrence who was being tested for the novel coronavirus is not infected with it. The state health department made the announcement Saturday, days after it had reported that he was being ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post China claims herbal concoction will treat coronavirus, despite dodgy evidence New York Post Will drinking an ancient Chinese concoction beat back the deadly coronavirus? The Chinese government seems to think so. Chinese state news outlet Xinhua told citizens Friday the infected could drink a liquid called Shuanghuanglian to relieve symptoms ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Delaware County Daily Times Surgical masks flying off shelves as fear of coronavirus spreads The Delaware County Daily Times It could be the hottest fashion accessory of 2020, but finding one could be very hard. They are surgical masks, and a check around Delaware County this week shows there's been a run on them with many store shelves empty. People are purchasing the ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 7 Austin Does wearing a face mask protect you from coronavirus and other infectious diseases? FOX 7 Austin LOS ANGELES - As more cases of the new coronavirus spring up across the globe, more people are turning to face masks for protection — but are they actually effective at keeping you healthy? While medical professionals will often wear a face mask when ... Flag as irrelevant
	Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel Overdoses from tainted illicit drugs spike in Cumberland County Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported a spike in overdoses from illicit drugs Saturday in Cumberland County – at least 10 since Friday night. Patients who had symptoms associated with an opioid overdose required emergency ... Flag as irrelevant
	Metro Woman, 25, says hair extensions saved her life after they helped her find breast cancer Metro Laura Larkin loved her new hair extensions, which made her brown hair reach just below her boobs. After having a shower, the recruitment consultant was running her hands through the 18inches of extra hair when she felt something unusual. There was a ... Flag as irrelevant
	WABI February marks the month to highlight heart disease prevention, especially for women WABI BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - February is American Heart Month. It's a time to raise awareness about heart disease and how we can prevent it, especially in women. Hy-Vee Inc. will offer free Heart Health Screenings throughout the month of September. (Photo ... Flag as irrelevant
	fox6now.com With help from mom, 4-month-old girl celebrates being cancer-free after beating brain tumor fox6now.com OAKLAND, Calif. — California parents and their baby girl celebrated a major milestone Friday, Jan. 24. At just 4 months old, Lillian "Lily" Grace won the battle of her young life — beating brain cancer. To celebrate, Lillian, with help from her mother, Leann ... Flag as irrelevant
	TODAYonline Uber suspends 240 accounts in Mexico to prevent coronavirus spreading Reuters MEXICO CITY, Feb 1 (Reuters) - U.S. ride-hailing application Uber Technologies Inc. said on Saturday that it suspended 240 accounts of users in Mexico who may recently have come in contact with someone possibly infected with the new coronavirus. Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg Thailand Sees Good Result from Using Drug Mixture on Coronavirus Bloomberg Thailand found good results after using a mix of two antiviral drugs on a Chinese patient who was in a serious condition with the novel coronavirus, according to a health ministry briefing. The patient's condition significantly improved within 48 hours after the ... Flag as irrelevant

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