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	health Daily update ⋅ March 6, 2020
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	The New York Times 'We Anticipate She Has the Coronavirus. We Do Not Anticipate Her Fighting.' The New York Times KIRKLAND, Wash. — The hardest day of Debbie de los Angeles's life had been the day she put her mother into a nursing home. That was before coronavirus. As fatal infections spread through the Life Care Center in suburban Seattle, where her 85-year-old ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR How Coronavirus Spreads: A Cough In Your Face ... Or A Kiss On Your Cheek NPR Keep your distance. And don't kiss. Those are two pieces of advice that could be crucial in reducing the spread of coronavirus. Public health officials say the spread has been mainly driven through people spending time indoors with others who have the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Wall Street Journal What We Can Learn From the 20th Century's Deadliest Pandemic Wall Street Journal The "Spanish" flu of 1918 was one of the deadliest pandemics in human history. Seeming to come from nowhere in the waning days of World War I, it spread through a war-ravaged world like wildfire. In a matter of months, a third of the world's population was ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post NY attorney general to televangelist Jim Bakker: Stop peddling unproven coronavirus cures Washington Post The Rev. Jim Bakker, televangelist and salesman, has long promoted "Silver Solution" -- a scientifically dubious medication made from the precious metal -- to cure all sorts of ailments. On Feb. 12, just as the novel coronavirus was starting to make worldwide ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Colorectal Cancer Shifting Toward Younger Adults Medscape New statistics on colorectal cancer in the United States confirm previously reported trends showing the burden of disease is shifting toward younger adults. The new data, published online March 5, come from latest edition of Colorectal Cancer Statistics from ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Testing for the coronavirus might have stopped it. Now it's too late. Washington Post The battle to keep covid-19 from becoming established in the United States is probably over without a single shot being fired. We were not outwitted, outpaced or outflanked. We knew what was coming. We just twiddled our thumbs as the coronavirus waltzed ... Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Beast Coronavirus Is Turning Seattle into a Ghost Town Daily Beast SEATTLE—At a regular Tuesday night pickup hockey game in this city's Shoreline suburb, so many tech workers arrived wearing telecommuting sweatpants instead of their slightly more formal work clothes that the players jokingly called their new look, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS Denver Colorado: 2 'Presumptive' Cases Of Coronavirus Confirmed CBS Denver DENVER (CBS4)– The first and second cases of coronavirus in Colorado have been confirmed. Gov. Jared Polis announced the first "presumptive" case on Thursday afternoon along with a second presumptive case that is not related to the first case. Flag as irrelevant
	The Verge Tech companies are getting more aggressive to fight COVID-19 hoaxes The Verge You hate to accuse our big tech platforms of being responsible during a crisis. For one thing, they benefit from low expectations, having historically ignored much of the misinformation that they unwittingly promoted with their recommendation algorithms. Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters.com Coronavirus hits two more US states, while cases jump in Washington, New York Reuters.com LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK (Reuters) - At least 52 new cases of the fast-spreading new coronavirus were reported across the United States on Thursday, including the first in Tennessee, Texas and the city of San Francisco, as the number of people with the ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Coronavirus myths, debunked: A cattle vaccine, bioweapons and a $3000 test USA TODAY We've all heard some outlandish rumors about the new coronavirus. Fake stories circulated on WhatsApp have falsely stated that the virus has killed millions of people worldwide. Social media posts have claimed that drinking garlic water cures the deadly ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Nurses Battling Coronavirus Beg for Protective Gear and Better Planning The New York Times Nurses in two states who are responding to the onslaught of novel coronavirus cases said in interviews this week that they lack protective equipment, training on how to use whatever equipment they have been given, and clear protocols to keep themselves ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hill Coronavirus outbreak expands to 18 states The Hill Patients in 18 states have tested positive or are presumptively positive for the spreading coronavirus as public health officials race to get ahead of the growing worldwide epidemic. Officials in Nevada, New Jersey, Tennessee and Texas said they had ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Infection Control Protects Hospital Staff From COVID-19, Study Shows Medscape Hospital-related infections have been widely reported during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, with healthcare professionals bearing a disproportionate risk. However, a proactive response in Hong Kong's public hospital system appears to have bucked this ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Coronavirus cases in California top 60, officials warn of greater spread Los Angeles Times The number of coronavirus cases in California grew to at least 60 on Thursday as authorities announced what may be the state's second virus-related death in Santa Clara County, where residents are being urged to postpone or cancel large gatherings and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Here's why Chinese scientists say there's a second, more dangerous coronavirus strain Los Angeles Times The global outbreak that has sickened nearly 100,000 people across six continents may actually be fueled by two variants of the same coronavirus: one older and less aggressive and a newer version whose mutations may have made it more contagious and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Coronavirus cases surge in US, helicopter flies test kits to cruise ship Reuters LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The coronavirus outbreak spread further across the United States on Thursday, cropping up in at least four new states and San Francisco as Congress quickly approved more than $8 billion to fight the outbreak and Americans faced ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times How Worried Should You Be About the Coronavirus? The New York Times One of the most common questions asked of health experts about the new coronavirus is some variation of the same thing: How worried should I be? It's a complicated question for two reasons. Why it's so complicated. First, while global knowledge of ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Coronavirus is spreading in the US. Here's everything to know, from symptoms to how to protect yourself USA TODAY The deadly coronavirus that began as a handful of infections in central China has rapidly become a worldwide outbreak, shutting down entire cities, threatening the health of thousands and testing the strength of the global economy. More than 95,700 cases of ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCNews.com In Facebook groups, coronavirus misinformation thrives despite broader crackdown NBCNews.com Facebook's efforts to limit the spread of coronavirus misinformation are running into a problem: groups. Dozens of public and private Facebook groups totaling hundreds of thousands of members have become a haven for conspiracy theories, medical ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Families of Kirkland nursing home residents in quarantine after coronavirus outbreak demand more answers CNN (CNN) A group of family members of residents at a nursing home in Kirkland, Washington, want more answers on the conditions of their loved ones, including residents who they claim have died without being tested for the coronavirus. Seven residents at the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution Balancing act: Georgia schools navigate handling of coronavirus Atlanta Journal Constitution Schools charged with protecting 1.8 million Georgia students have had to strike a precarious balance as they react to coronavirus, on the one hand assuring parents they recognize the threat, while on the other projecting calm. Early in the week, they were ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCNews.com Family clusters: A common pattern for how the coronavirus spreads NBCNews.com As the coronavirus spreads in the U.S., a pattern is emerging: It seems to spread more easily among people living under the same roof. On Sunday, it was announced that a man in his 50s who lives in Westchester County, New York, and works in Manhattan ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Coronavirus death toll hits 12 in US, helicopter flies test kits to cruise ship Reuters LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The death toll from coronavirus in the United States rose to 12 on Thursday with the latest fatality recorded in King County, Washington, and 53 new cases broke out across the country, striking for the first time in Colorado, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Livescience.com First coronavirus vaccine trial in the US is recruiting volunteers Livescience.com Researchers in Seattle have begun recruiting healthy volunteers to participate in a clinical trial for an experimental COVID-19 vaccine, according to news reports. The vaccine, developed by the biotechnology company Moderna Therapeutics, was initially sent ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Using olive oil instead of butter, margarine and mayonnaise could add years to the life of your heart, study says CNN (CNN) The health benefits of the Mediterranean diet are renowned: Lots and lots of veggies, fruit, fish and olive oil have been shown to strengthen bones, improve brain health and reduce the risk for some cancers, diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease and ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Children aren't at great risk for coronavirus, WHO report says. But some doctors aren't so sure. USA TODAY A report spearheaded by international public-health leaders suggests that children aren't particularly vulnerable to the coronavirus that so far has infected more than 95,000 people and killed more than 3,200 worldwide. According to a report released last ... Flag as irrelevant
	KOMO News Seattle's morning rush hour gridlock vanishes amid coronavirus preps KOMO News SEATTLE -- A day after King County and state health officials recommended that those at higher risk from COVID-19 stay at home and encouraging businesses to allow employees to work remotely, evidence was clear Thursday morning that many were taking ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus: Cork University Hospital staff to self-isolate BBC News More than 60 staff at a hospital in Cork in the Republic of Ireland have been asked to self-isolate after a case of coronavirus at the hospital. It is the first case of community transmission of coronavirus in Ireland. Community transmission means the person ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus: UK cases rise to 163, government confirms BBC News The number of coronavirus cases in the UK has now reached 163, the government has confirmed. It is a jump of 48 cases since Thursday - the biggest increase in one day. More than 20,000 people have been tested. Meanwhile, samples taken from an elderly ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hill 6 dangerous myths about coronavirus The Hill Face masks should be worn by sick individuals and people caring for them. We don't know for certain yet if hand sanitizer is effective at protecting against the coronavirus. Travel bans may not be a good way to contain the virus from spreading. With more than ... Flag as irrelevant
	Livescience.com Dog tests 'weak positive' for coronavirus, a 1st case of human-to-canine infection Livescience.com A pet dog belonging to a woman with COVID-19 has contracted a "low-level infection" from its owner, according to news reports. The Pomeranian first tested "weak positive" for the virus last week, according to a statement released by the Hong Kong ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCNews.com Tests, doctors in Hazmat suits, lots of Gatorade: A report from inside a coronavirus quarantine NBCNews.com For a dozen days, Carl Goldman's world was reduced to a 20-by-30-foot containment room and his only visitors came bearing coronavirus testing kits and bottles of Gatorade while dressed head to toe in Hazmat suits. Goldman contracted COVID-19, the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post This regulation could protect health-care workers from the coronavirus. It hangs in limbo. Washington Post As more than 100 hospital workers remain in self-imposed quarantine in California, a proposed regulation designed to protect them from infectious diseases such as the coronavirus languishes inside a federal agency. The draft regulation would require ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Here's a list of disinfectants you can use against coronavirus CNN (CNN) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is arming consumers with a list of disinfectants that people can use to protect themselves from the novel coronavirus. The federal agency released a five-page list of chemicals and products Thursday that it ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Replace red meat with plant protein or dairy to live longer, two new studies suggests CNN (CNN) Need more reasons to start trying meat-free Mondays? How about going full vegetarian? According to the results of two preliminary studies, eating more protein from plant sources or dairy while reducing how much red meat you consume could help ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Chaos at hospitals due to shortage of coronavirus tests Los Angeles Times As COVID-19 cases spike, the test kits needed to help stem the spread of the disease remain in short supply, with healthcare workers across the state reporting widespread failings in the federal government's response to the growing crisis. Federal officials ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR When Coronavirus Struck Seattle, This Lab Was Ready To Start Testing NPR It's been a busy week at the virology lab run by UW Medicine, which includes the University of Washington's medical school and hospitals. "We've already gone to three shifts," says Dr. Keith Jerome, a professor in the department of laboratory medicine who ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS Denver 2nd Case Of Coronavirus In Colorado Is Senior Female In Douglas County CBS Denver DENVER (CBS4)– The second case of coronavirus in Colorado is a senior female living in Douglas County. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment confirmed two "presumptive" coronavirus cases in Colorado on Thursday that are not ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Coronavirus cases in LA County rise to 11: Here is what you need to know Los Angeles Times Los Angeles County now has 11 coronavirus cases, with the announcement of four new cases Thursday. A breakdown. • Seven cases involve a group of travelers who visited northern Italy, where coronavirus has cause widespread outbreaks. • Two are ... Flag as irrelevant
	WIRED Is It OK to Make Coronavirus Memes and Jokes? WIRED A global outbreak that has killed thousands of people doesn't seem like a likely source of humor, but the internet can't stop cracking jokes about coronavirus. Since late last year, when China first alerted the world to the novel coronavirus, jokes, puns, and ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCNews.com Skype calls and eye protection: How nursing homes are trying to combat coronavirus NBCNews.com Following the deaths of five residents at the LifeCare Center nursing home in Washington State due to coronavirus, care centers across the country are taking additional precautions to prevent the virus from spreading to their residents. In Florida, four people ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN International Cluster, COVID-19 and all the coronavirus terms you need to know CNN International (CNN) News about the coronavirus moves so quickly, key definitions or phrases can sometimes pass you by. For instance, do you actually know what COVID-19 stands for? Or why the coronavirus is called the coronavirus? Brushing up on these terms will ... Flag as irrelevant
	National Review The World's Reaction to the Wuhan Coronavirus Is Disproportionate to the Threat National Review Most preindustrial mass plagues were bacterial, caused by urban overcrowding and poor-to-nonexistent garbage and sewage disposal. In the disruptive aftermath of pandemics, fundamental social and political change sometimes followed—wars lost, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ModernHealthcare.com Coronavirus exposes healthcare's lax infection disease prevention ModernHealthcare.com As coronavirus continues to spread across the U.S., experts say the outbreak is revealing the healthcare industry inability to control the spread of infections at its own facilities or protect employees. Twelve people have died from the virus as of Thursday, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Baltimore Sun Coronavirus fears force Johns Hopkins to ban fans from NCAA Division III basketball tournament on campus Baltimore Sun Concerns about a potential outbreak of the coronavirus have forced Johns Hopkins officials to ban fans from attending the first and second rounds of the Division III men's basketball tournament at Goldfarb Gymnasium in Baltimore on Friday and Saturday. Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com 3rd Possible Coronavirus Case Is Woman Turned Away From Hospital Patch.com A woman in Floyd County has preliminarily tested positive for coronavirus Thursday night, but was sent home from an ER a week earlier. By Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff. Mar 6, 2020 10:32 am ET ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Tribune Coronavirus cases likely to eventually occur in Naperville so the time to plan is now, officials say Chicago Tribune Naperville officials say they expect to see cases of the potentially dangerous coronavirus begin to appear in the city as test kits for the illness become more readily available here. City leadership gathered members of the business community, social service ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com LI Hospital Treats Coronavirus Patient; Staff May Self-Isolate Patch.com The first case of the new coronavirus was confirmed on Long Island. NYU Winthrop is treating the patient in an isolated area. By Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff. Mar 5, 2020 1:09 pm ET | Updated Mar 5, 2020 6:02 pm ET ... Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Beast New York City Is Prepping for Coronavirus Mayhem Daily Beast On Sunday night, New York officials reported the first Manhattan case of the 2019 novel coronavirus. By Wednesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo had announced four more cases in a 50-year-old lawyer, his wife, his son, his daughter, and the neighbor who drove ... Flag as irrelevant

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