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	health Daily update ⋅ March 4, 2020
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	The New York Times As Coronavirus Hits UK, Health Workers Fear Getting Sick, and Going Broke The New York Times LONDON — Every workday, Al-Hakim arrives at one of London's largest public hospitals for a shift as a cleaner, earning little more than minimum wage even though his latest job includes disinfecting rooms reserved for suspected coronavirus patients. He isn't ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post How bad will the coronavirus outbreak get in the US? Washington Post The spreading coronavirus is shaping up as a pandemic of potentially historic proportions, possibly on the scale of the global outbreak of influenza in 1957 but unlikely to be as catastrophic as the Spanish Flu of 1918, according to projections by infectious ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Tensions rise as US death toll from coronavirus reaches 9 Washington Post SEATTLE — Tensions over how to contain the coronavirus escalated Tuesday in the United States as the death toll climbed to nine and lawmakers expressed doubts about the government's ability to ramp up testing fast enough to deal with the crisis. All of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR How Computer Modeling Of COVID-19's Spread Could Help Fight The Virus NPR Scientists who use math and computers to simulate the course of epidemics are taking on the new coronavirus to try to predict how this global outbreak might evolve and how best to tackle it. But some say more could be done to take advantage of these ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Inside China's All-Out War on the Coronavirus The New York Times As the leader of the World Health Organization team that visited China, Dr. Bruce Aylward feels he has been to the mountaintop — and has seen what's possible. During a two-week visit in early February, Dr. Aylward saw how China rapidly suppressed the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Waive Fees for Coronavirus Tests and Treatment, Health Experts Urge The New York Times New York is among the first states in the country to waive some fees and expenses for people who undergo testing for the coronavirus, as public health officials are increasingly worried that medical bills will discourage the poor and uninsured from getting ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times 'What are the Symptoms?' 'Is There a Cure?' and Other Coronavirus Questions The New York Times As the coronavirus continues to spread across the globe, the news is coming at a fast and furious pace. But don't let the volume send you into a panic about your health and that of your loved ones. "The mantra is, 'keep calm and carry on,'" said Dr. Marguerite ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times What Pregnant Women Should Know About Coronavirus The New York Times Pregnant women are often particularly susceptible to respiratory infections and, once infected, can become seriously ill, with long-lasting consequences for both mother and baby. Is that true for the new coronavirus? The information available so far is thin, but ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCNews.com 'We simply do not understand why': Coronavirus is sparing children, puzzling experts NBCNews.com As the novel coronavirus spreads around the globe, sickening more than 90,000 people and killing about 3,000, doctors have noticed something curious: Very few children have been diagnosed with it. And of those who have, most have had mild cases. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Worried About Coronavirus on the Subway? Here's What We Know The New York Times There is perhaps no place in America harder to escape crowds than the New York City subway, which, as the nation's largest transit system, carries more than five million people every weekday. During rush hour, commuters squeeze in to find any available ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Coronavirus Deaths Tied to Nursing Center Came Earlier Than Anyone Knew The New York Times SEATTLE — The first public indication that something was wrong inside the Life Care nursing care center in Kirkland, Wash., came on Friday, prompting an alarming sign to go up on the front door: "WE ARE HAVING RESPIRATORY OUTBREAK." Since then ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR COVID-19: 'We Can Push This Virus Back,' WHO Leader Says Of Coronavirus NPR The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is now in at least 75 countries, the World Health Organization said in a Wednesday update on the respiratory disease that has killed more than 3,200 people globally. Italy is being hit particularly hard, with more than ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Coronavirus live updates: Death rate soars as WHO warns of 'dangerous' shortage of face masks, gloves USA TODAY The death rate among reported coronavirus patients is now about 3.4%, a far higher percentage than previous estimates, the World Health Organization says. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO's director general, also said Tuesday the virus is more lethal ... Flag as irrelevant
	TIME These Ebola Fighters Helped Halt an Epidemic. Now, They're Preparing to Battle Coronavirus TIME Dr. Mosoka Fallah remembers all too well what an epidemic can do to his country. Not just the disease itself, but the knock-on implications: hysteria, mob violence, international pariah status, economic ruin and, worst of all, the thousands of lives lost to ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Anyone can be tested for COVID-19, subject to a doctor's orders: Pence ABC News The Centers for Disease Control is issuing new guidance that anyone can be tested for COVID-19 with no restrictions, subject to a doctor's orders, Vice President Mike Pence announced in a briefing with reporters Tuesday evening. The CDC's previous ... Flag as irrelevant
	Livescience.com How deadly is the new coronavirus? Data from the spread of US cases could help answer that. Livescience.com As new reports of novel coronavirus cases surface along the U.S. West Coast, new research — and the existing disease surveillance network — may finally shed light on some of the most burning questions about the new virus, called SARS-CoV-2. Among the ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Why The Death Rate From Coronavirus Is Plunging In China NPR When it comes to the spiraling global coronavirus outbreak, scientists are still trying to pin down the answer to a basic question: How deadly is this virus? Estimates have varied widely. For instance, at a Feb. 24 news conference in Beijing, a top Chinese ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape CDC, FDA Move to Expand and Expedite Coronavirus Testing Medscape The White House Coronavirus Task Force appeared at a press briefing March 2 to provide updates about testing strategies and public health coordination to address the current outbreak of the coronavirus COVID-19. Speaking at the briefing, led by Vice ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay More Than 100 Coronavirus Cases, 9 Deaths Reported in US HealthDay By E.J. Mundell and Robin Foster HealthDay Reporters. TUESDAY, March 3, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Coronavirus continued to spread throughout the United States on Tuesday, with more than 100 cases confirmed in 15 states and nine deaths now ... Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Beast US Coronavirus Deaths Keep Climbing. So Do Fears of Spread Daily Beast The revelation on Tuesday of two new deaths tied to the 2019 novel coronavirus, including a man who died six days ago in Washington state, bolstered fears that the infection had been spreading inside the United States before authorities were fully aware. Flag as irrelevant
	The Atlantic The Official Coronavirus Numbers Are Wrong, and Everyone Knows It The Atlantic We know, irrefutably, one thing about the coronavirus in the United States: The number of cases reported in every chart and table is far too low. The data are untrustworthy because the processes we used to get them were flawed. The Centers for Disease ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Researchers identify two coronavirus strains as China cases dwindle Reuters SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Scientists in China studying the outbreak of disease caused by the new coronavirus say they have found that two main strains of the virus are circulating in humans and causing infections. A man wearing a face mask rides a kick scooter ... Flag as irrelevant
	Politico Widespread coronavirus testing could still be weeks away Politico It could be weeks before the United States can meet the demand for coronavirus testing because doctors, hospitals and some public health labs say they aren't set up yet to do the tests. Ratcheting up the country's ability to detect the disease is crucial to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Coronavirus hits critical moment in US: More deaths, but there's still time to contain it Los Angeles Times The battle against the coronavirus was reaching a critical moment in the United States, with the number of deaths rising Tuesday as public health leaders said there was limited window to contain the virus. It was a day of grim milestones, with more deaths tied ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Goodbye, handshake. Hello, elbow bump? Greetings to avoid during the coronavirus outbreak USA TODAY As coronavirus spreads in the United States, killing at least six and infecting more than 100 as of early Wednesday, people are beginning to get more creative with their social interactions as they try their best to avoid contact. Institutions are already starting to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Livescience.com Is there a cure for the new coronavirus? Livescience.com COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the new coronavirus, has spread to every continent except Antarctica. Not too long after the virus was first discovered at the end of December, labs turned their sights toward treatment. Currently, however, there is ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Coronavirus Fears Have Led To A Golden Age Of Hand-Washing PSAs NPR The rapid spread of the new coronavirus has health officials scrambling to educate the public on good hygiene and best practices. And the need to communicate those messages has resurrected a classic art form: the public service announcement, or PSA. Flag as irrelevant
	TIME Health Experts Are Telling Healthy People Not to Wear Face Masks for Coronavirus. So Why Are So Many Doing It? TIME As the new coronavirus COVID-19 spreads in the U.S., people who are well want to stay that way. But since no vaccines are currently available, the strongest weapons Americans have are basic preventive measures like hand-washing and sanitizing surfaces, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American Which Groups are Most At Risk from the Coronavirus? Scientific American The new coronavirus is not an equal-opportunity killer: Being elderly and having other illnesses, for instance, greatly increases the risk of dying from the disease the virus causes, Covid-19. It's also possible being male could put you at increased risk. For both ... Flag as irrelevant
	Houston Chronicle Houston, here's what you need to know about the coronavirus Houston Chronicle Houstonians are preparing for the worst with a possible coronavirus outbreak. There are no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Houston or Harris County. As of Tuesday, there are 80 confirmed cases of coronavirus nationwide and over 90,000 confirmed ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Coronavirus: San Antonio Says Evacuees To Leave Quarantine After CDC Changes Protocol NPR The city of San Antonio says more than 120 people repatriated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship will be released from quarantine at Lackland Air Force Base on Tuesday, one day after the mayor declared a public health emergency to block the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com NJ Issues New Coronavirus Guidelines For Schools, Colleges Patch.com If NJ has a coronavirus outbreak, schools may have to close. But what if kids get sick? Your local district has a lot to do to get ready. By Tom Davis, Patch Staff. Mar 4, 2020 9:23 am ET | Updated Mar 4, 2020 9:52 am ET ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Coronavirus has schools preparing for the last resort: closures Los Angeles Times School districts across Southern California are sending out message blasts to parents, urging calm and good hygiene practices. Many schools are bulk ordering hand sanitizers, deep cleaning classrooms and scrubbing "high touch" areas, such as drinking ... Flag as irrelevant
	Livescience.com The new coronavirus: Your questions answered Livescience.com A new coronavirus is spreading around the world, having caused nearly 100,000 illnesses and thousands of deaths globally. Here are answers to some basic questions about the new coronavirus. Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Tribune Patient at University of Chicago Medical Center tests negative for coronavirus; 4 known cases in Illinois Chicago Tribune A patient being treated at the University of Chicago Medical Center for a suspected coronavirus case has tested negative for the virus, hospital officials said Tuesday night. That leaves a total of four reported COVID-19 cases in Illinois. On Monday, the third and ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD Coronavirus: What You Need to Know WebMD March 3, 2020 -- The new coronavirus epidemic that started in Wuhan, China, in late December is now in dozens of countries, including the United States. Here are answers to key questions about the virus, including how to protect yourself and what to expect. Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay US Coronavirus Cases Climb Past 120, With 9 Deaths Reported HealthDay By E.J. Mundell and Robin Foster HealthDay Reporters. WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Coronavirus continued its march across America on Tuesday, with more than 120 cases now confirmed in at least 14 states and nine deaths now ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Costa Mesa steers away from further legal action as coronavirus controversy fades; OC may have 2 new cases Los Angeles Times Now that the flare-up over whether coronavirus patients would be sent to Fairview Developmental Center has died down, the city of Costa Mesa is considering its options on how to move forward. As the city regains its balance from a dizzying week and a half, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Hemmer presses de Blasio: Why allow coronavirus patient to recover at home 'in a city of 8 million people?' Fox News New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio defended his plans to combat a coronavirus outbreak in the city Tuesday, a day after officials confirmed a second New York resident had tested positive for the illness. Providing an update on "Bill Hemmer Reports," de ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com IL Coronavirus: Kane County Schools Follow Health Department Tips Patch.com IDPH said it "recommends schools hold classes and events as usual, and follow routine cleaning and disinfecting procedures." By Rebecca Bream (Hughes), Patch Staff. Mar 3, 2020 2:20 pm CT | Updated Mar 3, 2020 2:23 pm CT ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: The Ethiopian at the heart of the coronavirus fight BBC News What a challenge to be the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) in the time of the coronavirus. The entire planet hanging on your every word, addressing daily press conferences at the headquarters in Geneva to detail an ever increasing number of ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Congressman calls CDC's plan to report number of US coronavirus tests 'wholly inadequate' CNN (CNN) The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it's developing a system to track the total number of people in the United States tested for the novel coronavirus and it hopes to post that information online -- but that plan is "wholly inadequate," ... Flag as irrelevant
	KATU Coronavirus death tolls hits 9 in Washington as anxiety rises KATU SEATTLE (KOMO) -- The novel coronavirus tightened its grip on Washington state Tuesday, with nine deaths reported and at least 18 other cases confirmed statewide. Eight deaths have been reported in King County, and one fatality has been reported in ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCNews.com NH coronavirus patient breaks isolation, potentially exposing others NBCNews.com The first coronavirus patient in New Hampshire — an employee of Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center — defied instructions from public health officials to stay away from other people. In a statement, the state Department of Health and Human Services said ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Coronavirus live updates: Countries scramble to contain outbreak as case numbers tick upward ABC News Countries around the world are scrambling to stymie the spread of a deadly viral outbreak that began in China about two months ago and has now infected more than 90,000 people globally. Today's biggest developments: New presumptive positive case ... Flag as irrelevant
	Raleigh News & Observer North Carolina has its first reported case of coronavirus Raleigh News & Observer The News & Observer and McClatchy news sites have lifted the paywall on this developing story, providing critical information to readers. To support vital reporting such as this, please consider a digital subscription. North Carolina has reported its first case of ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hill Cicilline urges CDC chief to alert states of travelers from any countries with coronavirus The Hill Rep. David Cicilline · David Nicola CicillineOvernight Defense: Lawmakers clash during Pompeo hearing on Iran | Trump touts Taliban deal ahead of signing | Trump sued over plan to use Pentagon funds for border wall Democrat gets in heated exchange ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com New York Coronavirus Patient Traveled To Miami In February Patch.com A New York attorney who contracted the new coronavirus traveled to Miami in February., according to New York officials. By Paul Scicchitano, Patch Staff. Mar 3, 2020 8:24 pm ET | Updated Mar 3, 2020 8:25 pm ET ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Coronavirus cases in US exceeds 100, Fed acts to shield economy Reuters NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New York man tested positive for the novel coronavirus, bringing the total of confirmed cases in the state to two, officials said on Tuesday, as the number of infections in the United States rose above 100 and the central bank acted to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tech Times Study Finds Coronavirus Can Survive on Smartphones for Up to a Week But Cleaning Them With Alcohol is a Big No! Tech Times Study shows that Coronavirus can survive on hard surfaces, especially on the mobile phone screens, which are a potential route of infection. Phone Infection. (Photo : Screenshot from: Pexels Website). Read Also: This App Allows You to Formulate ... Flag as irrelevant

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