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	health Daily update ⋅ May 13, 2020
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	The New York Times NYC Reports 52 Cases of Virus-Related Syndrome in Children: Live Updates The New York Times The city announced an expansion of its testing and tracing capabilities, but the mayor reiterated that a limited reopening is weeks away at best. Right Now. There will be no Broadway shows in New York this summer: The theaters will remain shuttered at least ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Thousands of people want to be exposed to Covid-19 for science CNN (CNN) Abie Rohrig had just turned 18 when he told his mom he would be donating a kidney to save a stranger's life. Her answer: No you're not. He did it anyway -- the organ went to a man about his age -- and his mom was so inspired she went and donated a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Cuomo: NY has seen 100 children with illness linked to virus Washington Post Amber Dean had recovered from a mild bout of the coronavirus and her family of five had just ended their home quarantine when her oldest son, 9-year-old Bobby, fell ill. "At first it was nothing major, it seemed like a tummy bug, like he ate something that ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Fauci Gives No Clear Answers On How to Reopen Schools U.S. News & World Report Parents seeking comfort and reassurance that it will be safe to send their children back to school and college in the fall will have to wait, the country's top medical experts said – though that doesn't mean some schools and colleges shouldn't reopen, especially ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times NYC Reports 82 Cases of Virus-Related Syndrome in Children The New York Times Governor Cuomo says the state's financial outlook is grim and is urging federal lawmakers to help provide the money needed to rebound. Right Now. Mayor de Blasio said New York City would open 12 more miles of streets to pedestrians by Thursday, and ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Coronavirus Ravaged a Choir. But It Didn't Spread Further. The New York Times It was a chilly evening in Mount Vernon, Wash., on March 10, when a group of singers met for choir practice at their church, just as they did most Tuesday nights. The full choir consists of 122 singers, but only 61 made it that night, including one who had been ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports This light-up mirror also features as a jewelry cabinet Yahoo Sports You'll never be more organized than with this jewelry cabinet! Buy it here: https://fave.co/2SWvGsg. Our team is dedicated to finding and telling you more about the products and deals we love. If you love them too and decide to purchase through the links ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD States Ramp Up Contact Tracing Amid Reopening WebMD May 12, 2020 -- As more states reopen businesses, beaches, and parks, COVID-19 cases are expected to rise. Many states are focused on an aggressive contact tracing program as part of a comprehensive public health strategy to contain the virus. Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay HealthDay Reports: COVID-19 Now Reaching Into Rural America HealthDay Rural America presents its own risks for coronavirus spread, given that people in these areas tend to be older, sicker and with less access to health care services. COVID-19 Now Reaching Into Rural America. TUESDAY, May 12, 2020 (HealthDay News) ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay HealthDay Reports: Blood Yields Clue to Why COVID-19 Is Tougher on Men HealthDay A Dutch study suggests the reason why men have been hit harder by COVID-19 might be because compared to women, men have higher concentrations of a blood enzyme that helps the new coronavirus infect human cells. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY As hospitals see more severe child abuse injuries during coronavirus, 'the worst is yet to come' USA TODAY Pediatricians and child protection advocates say lawmakers need to take immediate action to stop the abuse and save lives. Candy Woodall. York Daily Record. 0:00. 1:27. Advocates say they are responding to more physical abuse cases than ever before, ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY '50 states and 50 different approaches:' States scramble to hire COVID-19 contact tracers USA TODAY Rachel Brummert left her home in Charlotte, North Carolina, just once after March 2: to pick up a prescription at CVS on March 18. That made the job of the contact tracer from the Mecklenburg County health department a lot easier after Brummert, 49, got her ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Coronavirus concerns keep heart patients from hospital: 'I was so scared' CNN (CNN) Hospitals across the United States are seeing fewer stroke and heart patients coming to their facilities for care -- and two new reports suggest that concerns around the coronavirus pandemic are keeping people from seeking the care they need. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN CDC will alert doctors to look out for syndrome in children that could be related to coronavirus CNN (CNN) The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is preparing to release an alert warning doctors to be on the lookout for a dangerous inflammatory syndrome in children that could be linked to coronavirus infection, a CDC spokesman told CNN ... Flag as irrelevant
	Wall Street Journal Old Vaccine Gets New Look in Tests for Coronavirus Protection Wall Street Journal Trials have begun on what researchers say could be a stopgap vaccination against the new coronavirus, testing a century-old tuberculosis vaccine on thousands of people including police in India, health-care workers in Texas and elderly people in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD Trials Test Survivors' Blood as COVID-19 Treatment WebMD WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Could blood plasma drawn from people who've recovered from COVID-19 help prevent new coronavirus infections or ease symptoms in those already infected? Two groups of researchers aim to find out. Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape COVID-19 Cuts Stroke Cases Nearly 40% Nationwide Medscape Editor's note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape's Coronavirus Resource Center. Almost 4 in 10 people experiencing an acute stroke during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States appear to be avoiding emergency hospital care, ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay HealthDay Reports: Stomach Ills May Signal COVID-19 in Kids, Study Says HealthDay Digestive issues might be an early sign of COVID-19 in children, according to researchers. Stomach Ills May Signal COVID-19 in Kids, Study Says. TUESDAY, May 12, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- A cough or other respiratory symptoms aren't the only early ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Act Now To Get Ahead Of A Mental Health Crisis, Specialists Advise US NPR Mental health specialists are working now to bolster the resilience of Americans who are suffering from feelings of despair — in hopes of preventing increases in suicides among people who are under increased pressure during the coronavirus pandemic. Flag as irrelevant
	NBCNews.com Coronavirus has lifted the work-from-home stigma. How will that shape the future? NBCNews.com The fast-moving coronavirus pandemic has forced millions of Americans to work from home, with no immediate end in sight. Dates for when employees will return to office buildings move later and later or remain uncertain for many companies. On Tuesday ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay HealthDay Reports: Pandemic Lockdown Increases Child Abuse Risk HealthDay With families staying in the home together during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are fewer mandated reporters — such as teachers, daycare providers and doctors — who can report abusive behavior. Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Virus consipracy-theory video shows challenges for big tech Washington Post CHICAGO — One by one, tech companies across Silicon Valley scrambled to take down a slickly produced video of a discredited researcher peddling a variety of conspiracy theories about the coronavirus. It was all too late. The 26-minute documentary-style ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Fact check: Did Woodstock take place in the middle of a pandemic? USA TODAY The claim: During the 1968 flu pandemic, no businesses were ordered to close and large events such as Woodstock were still able to be held. While much of the country has been asked to stay at home and practice social distancing, social media users have ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Could Survivors' Blood Help Patients Battling COVID-19? Trials May Tell HealthDay By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter. WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Could blood plasma drawn from people who've recovered from COVID-19 help prevent new coronavirus infections or ease symptoms in those already infected? Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape COVID-19 Fears Tied to Dangerous Drop in Child Vaccinations Medscape Editor's note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape's Coronavirus Resource Center. The social distancing and sheltering in place mandated because of the COVID-19 pandemic are keeping parents and kids out of their doctors' offices, ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD Organ Transplants Plummet During COVID-19 Crisis WebMD TUESDAY, May 12, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- The coronavirus pandemic has affected all areas of medical care, and a new study finds it has delayed potentially life-saving organ transplants. Across the United States, transplants from deceased donors ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Some of us have more time to sleep. So why are we so tired? Washington Post Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, I wake up most days already tired. Coffee is mandatory, and that wasn't the case before. My husband is more sluggish too. We have increased responsibility, taking care of our toddler while still working full time ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCNews.com As cases of rare COVID-linked illness in kids rise, Fauci warns much remains unknown NBCNews.com The number of children with a rare and potentially deadly inflammatory condition likely linked to COVID-19 has risen to more than 100 in at least 14 states. The tally comes as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it's actively preparing guidance ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR When Can We Expect A Coronavirus Vaccine? NPR Most health experts agree that the need for a vaccine to prevent COVID-19 is clear. "To return to a semblance of previous normality, the development of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines is an absolute necessity" is how a perspective in Science magazine puts it. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus: Fear 'lockdown puppies' will be abandoned BBC News Puppies bought during lockdown could be abandoned once restrictions are eased, rescue workers fear. Internet searches for "buy a puppy" increased by 120% during the first month of coronavirus restrictions, according to the Dogs Trust. Now staff at a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Wall Street Journal India and Pakistan Ease Restrictions Despite Rising Coronavirus Infections Wall Street Journal Low Covid-19 mortality rates have encouraged moves to reopen economies, but experts worry testing capacity isn't sufficient to manage reopening. Indians waited to board trains for their hometowns on Tuesday in New Delhi after the national railway ... Flag as irrelevant
	Science Magazine Unveiling 'Warp Speed', the White House's America-first push for a coronavirus vaccine Science Magazine Science 's COVID-19 reporting is supported by the Pulitzer Center. Conventional wisdom is that a vaccine for COVID-19 is at least 1 year away, but the organizers of a U.S. government push called Operation Warp Speed have little use for conventional ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Gulping down 1 or more sugary drinks a day could put you at risk for cardiovascular disease CNN (CNN) Even one serving daily of a sugary soft drink is associated with higher risk of cardiovascular disease. That's according to a new study published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Heart Association. In the study, researchers cataloged answers ... Flag as irrelevant
	Business Insider The US probably had the coronavirus in December, but was too busy watching China to notice Business Insider New evidence is emerging that cases of the coronavirus may have spread to France, Florida, and New York as early as December 2019 and January 2020. The findings, while preliminary, highlight how the speed of global travel can send viruses around the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Tribune Chicago morgue coping despite historic surge in deaths due to the coronavirus pandemic Chicago Tribune The Chicago area's chief medical examiner starts her day with a numbers problem: how to manage three times the number of deaths as before the coronavirus pandemic with the same number of pathologists. On a recent morning when The Associated Press ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Silicon Valley has no plans now to weaken coronavirus stay-at-home order Los Angeles Times Silicon Valley's health officer has no immediate plans to weaken its strict stay-at-home order in accordance with Gov. Gavin Newsom's relaxation of the statewide mandate, saying she couldn't take that step without increasing the risk to public safety. The San ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress COVID-19's silent spread: Study explores role of symptomless transmission Medical Xpress COVID-19's rapid spread throughout the world has been fueled in part by the virus' ability to be transmitted by people who are not showing symptoms of infection. Now, a study by researchers at Princeton has found that this silent phase of transmission can be ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg Virus Survivors Could Suffer Severe Health Effects for Years Bloomberg More than one million people around the world have been deemed recovered from the coronavirus, but beating the initial sickness may be just the first of many battles for those who have survived. Some recovered patients report breathlessness, fatigue and ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay AHA News: Doctors Consider Possible Stroke and COVID-19 Connection HealthDay TUESDAY, May 12, 2020 (American Heart Association News) --The first thing to know about the possible links between COVID-19 and stroke is simple, say doctors: We just don't know. "We have very serious worries that there's a connection," said Dr. Patrick ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Vulnerable People 'Need Protection' As Lockdown Eases Medscape Tens of thousands of excess deaths could occur because of measures to ease the COVID-19 lockdown unless steps are taken to protect the most vulnerable, UK researchers said. The study, published online in The Lancet, emerged as the Government ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nivolumab Demonstrates Durable Response in Refractory Biliary Tract Cancer Cancer Network A phase II study published in JAMA Oncology found that nivolumab (Opdivo) was well tolerated and demonstrated moderate efficacy with durable response in patients with refractory biliary tract cancer (BTC). However, the researchers indicated that further ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Tiny RNA that should attack coronavirus diminish with age, disease Medical Xpress A group of tiny RNA that should attack the virus causing COVID-19 when it tries to infect the body are diminished with age and chronic health problems, a decrease that likely helps explain why older individuals and those with preexisting medical conditions ... Flag as irrelevant
	KOMO News Privacy concerns raised due to state's new COVID-19 contact tracing strategy KOMO News State officials are ready to ramp up a new attack on the coronavirus. Governor Jay Inslee said by the end of the week nearly 1,400 people will be trained to "box in the virus" through aggressive contact tracing. When someone tests positive, it sets off a series of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress COVID-19 now reaching into rural America Medical Xpress (HealthDay)—Until now, cities such as New York, Seattle, Los Angeles and New Orleans have been hot spots for COVID-19 outbreaks in the United States. But the coronavirus threat is growing in America's rural areas—and in many ways, the risk there is ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Can Fruits, Tea Help Fend Off Alzheimer's Disease? HealthDay By Serena Gordon HealthDay Reporter. WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- If you're worried about developing Alzheimer's disease, new research suggests that eating more fruits or drinking more tea or red wine might help protect your brain. Flag as irrelevant
	KOMO News Public reacts to King County directive to wear face coverings in public KOMO News In less than a week, more people should be wearing face coverings in King County. It's a directive straight from the King County Health Officer to cover up - with one caveat - nobody will be cited or in trouble if they don't. "It's not shaming, it's just your basic ... Flag as irrelevant
	Wall Street Journal Northwestern University Team Develops Tool to Rate Covid-19 Research Wall Street Journal Northwestern University researchers have developed an artificial-intelligence tool designed to rate the promise of scientific papers on Covid-19 vaccines and treatments. Scientists have published a wide spectrum of research covering therapies, vaccines, ... Flag as irrelevant
	KOMO News Public transit agencies hit hard by COVID-19 pandemic as ridership declines significantly KOMO News Public Transit across the county has taken a big blow from the coronavirus pandemic. Transit agencies in the Puget Sound are projecting revenue losses in the multi-millions. This comes as some operators for King County Metro Transit are calling on the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Business Insider WHO: Smoking cigarettes won't protect you from the coronavirus Business Insider An April study out of France suggested that smokers are less likely to be infected with COVID-19 than non-smokers. But in a media briefing May 8, a World Health Organization leader said the research has important caveats and that smoking is known to lead ... Flag as irrelevant
	Science News The new COVID-19 drug remdesivir is here. Now what? Science News Though remdesivir, a new treatment for COVID-19, has been hailed as a game changer, most people sick with the coronavirus will have to recover or die without getting the drug. "Everyone won't be able to get it, because there just isn't enough of it at this ... Flag as irrelevant

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