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	health Daily update ⋅ March 23, 2020
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	The New York Times Take Steps to Counter the Loneliness of Social Distancing The New York Times Two years ago, when Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, the former surgeon general of the United States, started researching his book, "Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World," he never anticipated how relevant the topic would be ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post The coronavirus isn't alive. That's why it's so hard to kill. Washington Post Viruses have spent billions of years perfecting the art of surviving without living — a frighteningly effective strategy that makes them a potent threat in today's world. That's especially true of the deadly new coronavirus that has brought global society to a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Lost Sense of Smell May Be Peculiar Clue to Coronavirus Infection The New York Times A mother who was infected with the coronavirus couldn't smell her baby's full diaper. Cooks who can usually name every spice in a restaurant dish can't smell curry or garlic, and food tastes bland. Others say they can't pick up the sweet scent of shampoo or ... Flag as irrelevant
	News18 Study Calculates Just How Much Age, Medical Conditions Raise Odds Of Severe COVID-19 NPR People age 50 and older are around 2-and-a-half times more likely to progress to a severe case of COVID-19. That's according to a new study that quantifies the risk factors that increase the odds that people infected with the coronavirus will develop a severe ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Spain hated being linked to the deadly 1918 flu pandemic. Trump's 'Chinese virus' label echoes that. Washington Post Don't call it the Spanish flu. That's what Spain said in 1918 at the start of what would become the deadliest pandemic in history, killing more than 50 million people worldwide. The Spanish got tagged with the killer name during the end of World War I because ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Coronavirus canceled her chemotherapy. Should cancer patients still go to appointments? USA TODAY Soon after she was diagnosed with late-stage pancreatic cancer in January, Janet Glass began going every other week to Englewood Health in New Jersey for a three-day chemotherapy treatment in hopes of defeating the disease. But because of concerns ... Flag as irrelevant
	TODAYonline Italy's Medics at 'End of Our Strength' as They Too Fall Ill The New York Times MILAN — At Italy's Oglio Po hospital, 25 out of 90 doctors are infected with the coronavirus, compounding the strain faced by a health system overwhelmed by the world's second biggest outbreak. Adding in nurses, technicians and other employees, a fifth of ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Fact check: Why is the 1918 influenza virus called 'Spanish flu'? USA TODAY The claim: The 1918 flu pandemic became known as the "Spanish flu" because wartime censors minimized reports of the illness while the Spanish press did not. On March 20, the Facebook page Unbelievable Facts shared a graphic on the origins of the 1918 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times LAPD expected to cancel vacations, work 12-hour shifts to combat coronavirus Los Angeles Times The Los Angeles Police Department is expected to switch to 12-hour shifts for its officers in the coming weeks and cancel all vacations as a way to staff up in response to the coronavirus outbreak, a law enforcement source told the L.A. Times. The department ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post What it's like to be infected with coronavirus Washington Post Ritchie Torres, 32, a New York City councilman from the Bronx, first had nothing more than a "general sickly feeling." Then came a bad headache. He felt terrible. But for Torres, the worst effects of covid-19 so far have been mental: "It is psychologically ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus: Hancock admits 'challenges' over NHS equipment BBC News The health secretary has acknowledged there have been "challenges" with the supply of personal protective equipment to NHS staff in England - but added he is determined to rise to them. Last week, NHS staff said the lack of protective gear was putting them ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com 59 More Coronavirus Cases Confirmed, 2 New Deaths In LA County Patch.com Two more L.A. residents have died from COVID-19, and another 59 people have tested positive, bringing the county's total to at least 351. By City News Service, News Partner. Mar 22, 2020 10:11 am PT ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes 9 Mental Health Practices To Maintain (Or Begin) During Coronavirus Lockdown Forbes As many of us are being told to hunker down in our apartments and houses, and limit trips outside and social contact, things are feeling pretty "real" at this point. Aside from the general worry people may have about their physical health as they digest the news ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Scientists Identify 69 Drugs to Test Against the Coronavirus The New York Times Nearly 70 drugs and experimental compounds may be effective in treating the coronavirus, a team of researchers reported on Sunday night. Some of the medications are already used to treat other diseases, and repurposing them to treat Covid-19, the illness ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Times Belgian With 20% Lung Capacity Starts Home Mask Sewing Army The New York Times ANTWERP, Belgium — With only 20% of normal lung capacity, Sien Lagae was extremely wary of viruses before anyone in Belgium heard of the coronavirus — and has long relied on caregivers to help her get dressed, clean her house and provide home ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN 12-year-old girl with coronavirus is on a ventilator and fighting for her life CNN (CNN) Emma, a 12-year-old girl, is "fighting for her life" in an Atlanta hospital after testing positive for the coronavirus, according to her cousin. Justin Anthony told CNN that Emma was diagnosed with pneumonia on March 15 and tested positive for coronavirus ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News There's drug combo to shorten coronavirus, French researchers say Fox News Researchers in France have issued a statement detailing how a combination of antimalarial medication and antibiotics could be a vital weapon in the battle against coronavirus. The researchers' work has garnered global attention, notably from President ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times California coronavirus death toll rises to 34, including five in LA County Los Angeles Times The death toll rose in California this weekend as coronavirus cases spread and residents tried to adjust to extraordinary restrictions on their movement. Los Angeles County health officials on Sunday confirmed one more coronavirus death, bringing the total ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Tribune Deciding how much distance you should keep Chicago Tribune When Dr. Asaf Bitton looked out from his window in Boston recently, he was shocked by the scene. Although schools, offices and businesses already had shut down to slow the spread of coronavirus, the park was packed. "I saw people from my window ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN A New York hospital system is barring visitors, including partners, during childbirth due to coronavirus risk CNN (CNN) A health care system in New York is no longer allowing visitors, including partners, for its patients about to give birth, citing coronavirus risk. "For the time being, we really do need to exclude all visitors, including partners, for women admitted in labor," ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Times COVID-19 Lung Patterns Show Few Clues for Treating Pneumonia The New York Times WASHINGTON — Scans of the lungs of the sickest COVID-19 patients show distinctive patterns of infection, but so far those clues offer little help in predicting which patients will pull through. For now, doctors are relying on what's called supportive care that's ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Western mismanagement of coronavirus means the elderly are targets The Boston Globe Many will die, but most of the deaths could have been avoided with better preparation and earlier action. By Niall Ferguson,Updated March 23, 2020, in 9 hours. Seniors shop during special morning hours at Market Basket in West Bridgewater on Thursday. Flag as irrelevant
	Pharmacy Times Pharmacies Step Up COVID-19 Safety Measures Pharmacy Times 2020-03-23 13:39:00. Caitlin Mollison, Managing Editor. Safety within pharmacies is a priority in the best of times, but it has become essential to ensure that pharmacies and pharmacists do not spread coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) during the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Police in Arizona are searching for a man who allegedly stole 29 coronavirus test kits CNN (CNN) Tucson Police are asking the public to help identify a man suspected of stealing 29 unused Covid-19 test kits from an Arizona medical center. The man entered the El Rio Health Center disguised as a delivery driver just before 8 p.m. Friday and ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus: Blood donors needed after 15% drop, says NHS BBC News The NHS is urging blood donors to keep their appointments during the coronavirus outbreak. It said donations were 15% lower than expected last week, amid fears donors are feeling unsure about safety and whether sessions are still going ahead. Flag as irrelevant
	New York Daily News NYPD arrests two and cites one for businesses violating Coronavirus guidelines New York Daily News Nearly a week after the city shut down restaurants and bars to help contain the fast-spreading coronavirus, the NYPD is still making arrests and doling out citations for defiant businesses. Two people were busted in Queens and one was given a citation in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Warmer Weather May Slow, but Not Halt Coronavirus The New York Times Communities living in warmer places appear to have a comparative advantage to slow the transmission of coronavirus infections, according to an early analysis by scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The researchers found that most ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report State Virus Cases at 157; Closures Ordered in Jefferson Co. U.S. News & World Report MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Health officials in Alabama's largest county on Sunday ordered the closure of non-essential businesses, including hair salons and many retail stores, to curtail the spread of the coronavirus as the number of cases in the state grew ... Flag as irrelevant
	WPXI Pittsburgh LIVE UPDATES: Coronavirus in Pa.: Allegheny Co. now has 48 confirmed cases WPXI Pittsburgh PITTSBURGH — Pennsylvania has now seen more than 470 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus. To help limit the spread of the virus, enforcement will begin Monday for Gov. Tom Wolf's order to close all non-life-sustaining businesses. Keep checking ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Verge Scientists are racing to find the best drugs to treat COVID-19 The Verge Three months into the novel coronavirus pandemic, it's still unclear which drugs could combat the viral disease and which won't — despite public figures like President Donald Trump extolling the unproven promise of some medications. With public health on ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Woman with suspected coronavirus symptoms dies while waiting for test results, boyfriend claims Fox News A woman in New Orleans, La., died while she was waiting for the results from a coronavirus test after she experienced symptoms of the novel virus, or COVID-19, her boyfriend claims. Natasha Ott, 39, died on Saturday. Her boyfriend, Josh Anderson, 40, said ... Flag as irrelevant
	AZCentral.com Arizona's first coronavirus death: Phoenix learned employee had COVID-19 after he died AZCentral.com Phoenix officials and managers in the city's Aviation Department first learned that an aviation employee had COVID-19 when the Maricopa County Department of Public Health called to inform them of that several days after the man had died. On March 17, the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Florida man with coronavirus claims anti-malarial drug saved his life Fox News A Florida man hospitalized with the novel coronavirus claims an anti-malarial drug — one that President Trump has said is being tested as a possible treatment option but has not yet been approved — saved his life. Rio Giardinieri, 52, told Fox 11 that he ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Online dating during the coronavirus pandemic: 'Not a good time to be swapping spit' Seattle Times Stephane, a 32-year-old financier in Manhattan, recently updated his Bumble profile to read: "Healthy male with a strong immune system and robust Purell supply." He got a quick reply from a New York woman, who fired back a private message: "Tell me your ... Flag as irrelevant
	oregonlive.com Chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine, remdesivir, Actemra? What drug works against COVID-19? oregonlive.com President Donald Trump has focused attention on possible treatments for the new coronavirus, citing potential use of a drug long used to treat malaria and some other approaches still in testing. Trump and Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Flag as irrelevant
	Science Magazine The standard coronavirus test, if available, works well—but can new diagnostics help in this pandemic? Science Magazine As the United States races to ramp up testing for the pandemic coronavirus using technology based on the tried-and-true polymerase chain reaction (PCR), alternative approaches are beginning to roll out that could make it easier and quicker for people to ... Flag as irrelevant
	TODAYonline In the Shadow of Ebola and Covid-19, Measles Rips Through Congo The New York Times BUSU-MANDJI, Democratic Republic of Congo — Thomas the Tank Engine beams from the front of Dobo Mambanza's ripped pullover. Unlike the cartoon train's face, Dobo's is blistered and scrunched as she struggles for breath, her eyes shuttered and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Canada oil sands work camp says coronavirus case possible, not positive Reuters WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) - A northern Alberta work camp near Canada's oil sands said on Monday that it is awaiting test results to determine whether a worker who was sick last week was indeed stricken by the coronavirus as the company had ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNET Google launches coronavirus site with health information, local resources CNET Google says search interest in COVID-19 has continued to climb around the world. Stephen Shankland/CNET. For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO website. Google this weekend launched a website ... Flag as irrelevant
	Vox The Covid-19 risks for different age groups, explained Vox Nobody's risk is zero when it comes to the Covid-19 coronavirus. Anybody can get sick in this pandemic. But different people have different risks of getting severe symptoms that require hospitalization or intensive care — and the chances of dying from ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Liver cancer rates rise in developed countries, elderly populations Healio Primary liver cancer rates continue to increase in many regions of the world despite extensive efforts to prevent the disease, according to study results published in Cancer. The worldwide spike — particularly apparent among older men — appeared to be ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Teens reportedly coughed near grocery store produce for video, Virginia police say USA TODAY Police are warning parents to monitor their children's activity amid the coronavirus pandemic after two teens appeared to film themselves coughing on produce at a Virginia grocery store. Employees from the Harris Teeter immediately threw out hundreds of ... Flag as irrelevant
	WJXT News4JAX Virus mutes happy hours in senior haven, but golf goes on WJXT News4JAX THE VILLAGES, Fla. – Up until a few days ago, residents of The Villages retirement community went about their busy lives filled with spirited happy hours and incessant socializing at what some dub "Disney World for adults." There were the hundreds of clubs ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress During coronavirus hospital surge, a midwife recommends home birth Medical Xpress For many health-care providers who worked through the 2003 SARS epidemic, especially in epicentres, like Toronto, the COVID-19 pandemic is a reminder of the many lessons health-care providers learned at that time. Social distancing measures are the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com Coronavirus: Another Case Reported In Napa County; Total Of 2 Patch.com NAPA COUNTY, CA — Napa County reported a second case of the new coronavirus hours after it reported its first. The newly confirmed case involves a St. Helena patient who is in isolation, Napa County Public Health said Sunday evening in a news release. Flag as irrelevant
	ProPublica Lupus Patients Can't Get Crucial Medication After President Trump Pushes Unproven Coronavirus Treatment ProPublica Trump's unproven claim that hydroxychloroquine could be used to treat COVID-19 has led to hoarding, putting Lupus patients and others at even greater risk. As of Saturday afternoon, Anna Valdez had 27 pills left. That number is now down to 25. by Charles ... Flag as irrelevant
	oregonlive.com Veteran with coronavirus dies at Lebanon nursing home, bringing Oregon death toll to 5 oregonlive.com A coronavirus patient at the Lebanon veterans home has died, state officials said Sunday, bringing Oregon's COVID-19 death toll to five. The man who died was a veteran in his 90s who tested positive on March 11 and had underlying medical conditions, state ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Southern California LA County Residents Warned to Separate at Beaches, Trails NBC Southern California "Crowding hiking trails or beaches will further spread COVID-19," Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti tweeted Sunday. By City News Service • Published 40 mins ago • Updated 39 mins ago. Pause. 2:14. Not Everyone Practices Social Distancing During First ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Wayne State University student with coronavirus to move to quarantine dorm Detroit Free Press A Wayne State University student who tested positive for COVID-19 will move Sunday into a dorm where a floor is reserved for quarantined students, officials said. The student was in self-quarantine at Anthony Wayne Drive Apartments after testing positive for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek Nurses Chase Suspects Who Stole Hand Sanitizer From Hospital Until Police Arrive: 'How Low Can You Get?' Newsweek Nurses chased after suspects who stole hand sanitizer from a U.K. hospital amid the coronavirus pandemic, police said. The incident occurred at Teddington Memorial Hospital in London, Eileen Carney-Jones, an advanced nurse practitioner, wrote on Twitter ... Flag as irrelevant

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