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	health Daily update ⋅ June 28, 2020
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	NPR Lockdown In Lockup: A Prisoner At Sing Sing On Life During The COVID-19 Crisis NPR Mohammed Monsuri is an incarcerated student and musician who is serving a 25-year sentence at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in Ossining, N.Y. In this essay, dictated to journalist Daniel A. Gross, Monsuri writes about the impact of the coronavirus inside ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Having cancer is hard. It's more terrifying during the pandemic. Washington Post Baltimore — When Oprah Martin was diagnosed with breast cancer, after already having beaten the disease 20 years ago, the terrible news was compounded by the once-in-a-lifetime pandemic threatening all those with weakened immune systems. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Actual Coronavirus Infections Vastly Undercounted, CDC Data Shows The New York Times The number of coronavirus infections in many parts of the United States is more than 10 times higher than the reported rate, according to data released on Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The analysis is part of a wide-ranging set of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Yes, you should still go to the dentist. But be careful. Washington Post As if Americans need yet another reason to avoid the dentist. Social distancing is the best way to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus until there's a vaccine. When that's not possible, we wear face masks. But what happens when we need to go to the ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Global Coronavirus Deaths Near 500000 As Number Of Cases Surpasses 10 Million NPR Updated at 8:49 a.m.. The world is about to hit a devastating milestone: half a million people dead, killed by the coronavirus pandemic that has swept the planet. As of Sunday morning, global deaths crossed 499,300, according to the Johns Hopkins University ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Turns out I wasn't dying of covid-19 after all. I was using my pulse oximeter the wrong way. Washington Post This spring, our daughter insisted that my husband and I, both in our 60s, get the latest weapon in the fight against the novel coronavirus: the pulse oximeter, a device that can measure the level of oxygen in the blood. Recent reports have shown that a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press The painful truth: A wife gets answers from a nurse who saw her husband die Detroit Free Press Denise Chandler speaks to Jeff Eichenlaub, one of the nurses that tended to her late husband at Sinai-Grace Hospital in Detroit in March. Detroit Free Press. CONNECTTWEETLINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMORE. The anguish of not knowing what happened to ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY COVID-19 may be linked to brain complications, study finds. But does it cause them? USA TODAY A new study has found further evidence of a correlation between severe cases of COVID-19 and brain complications, but researchers say they still aren't sure whether those complications are directly caused by the disease. The preliminary study, billed as the ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report As Virus Cases Spike, Louisiana Struggles With Tracking Work U.S. News & World Report By MELINDA DESLATTE and JANET McCONNAUGHEY, Associated Press. BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Seeing a new surge in coronavirus infections, Louisiana is struggling with the critical tracking work needed to combat the spread, as contact tracers face ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Essential Vocab For COVID-19: From Asymptomatic To Zoonotic NPR The world is being flooded with new terms in coverage of the COVID-19 global pandemic. Here's a glossary in case you're not up on the latest medical and testing jargon. We start with the nomenclature of the virus. Words are listed in thematic groupings ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sacramento Bee Almost 6000 more cases in California; Sacramento bars voluntarily shutting down as virus surges Sacramento Bee As coronavirus cases in the Sacramento region continue to surge, California public health officials have reported another day of high increases in infections. On Friday, 5,972 more cases of coronavirus were reported across California, according to state data, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tacoma News Tribune Coronavirus updates: Pierce County reports highest daily case total since April Tacoma News Tribune This article has Unlimited Access. For more coverage, sign up for our daily coronavirus newsletter. To support our commitment to public service journalism: Donate Now. This page includes coronavirus developments around Washington state for Saturday, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Allegheny County reports 90 new COVID-19 cases, most are in the 19 to 49 age groups Pittsburgh Post-Gazette The number of reported COVID-19 cases in Allegheny County skyrocketed by 90 in the health department's report Saturday — the first time since April 23 there has been a single-day increase of more than 60 cases and doubling the 45 cases recorded ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Why simple cloth masks without valves are better at fighting the spread of covid-19 Washington Post Those face masks you see with coin-sized valves on the front may look intriguing but they are not as good at preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus as the seemingly lower-tech, non-valved masks. Support our journalism. Subscribe today. Flag as irrelevant
	The Hill Ex-CDC director: 'No doubt' coronavirus 'has the upper hand' The Hill Former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) head Tom Frieden warned Sunday that despite an optimistic tone from the White House, there is "no doubt" the coronavirus "has the upper hand." Asked by Fox News's Chris Wallace · Christopher ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Politicians Confront A Virus Super-Spreader They Can't Contain: House Parties Forbes As the virus rages in southern and western America, politicians are joining health officials in sounding the alarm about house parties as potential super-spreaders, even as they confront the reality they hold few tools to prevent them from happening. View Of ... Flag as irrelevant
	PsychCentral.com Repeated Head Impacts Linked to Depression, Impaired Cognition Later in Life PsychCentral.com In the largest study of its kind, a link has been found in living patients exposed to repetitive head impacts and difficulties with cognitive functioning and depression years or decades later. Scientists have long believed that a single traumatic brain injury (TBI) ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Former CDC director on coronavirus spikes: 'The virus has the upper hand' Fox News Former Centers for Disease Control Director Tom Frieden warned Sunday that recent spikes in coronavirus cases in several states are not merely a reflection of increased testing, but a real spread of the virus, and that Americans must remain vigilant in ... Flag as irrelevant
	UroToday AUA Guidelines 2020: Advanced Prostate Cancer UroToday (UroToday.com) The AUA 2020 virtual annual meeting was highlighted by an update on the AUA guidelines for advanced prostate cancer, presented by Dr. William Lowrance and Dr. Michael Cookson. Dr. Lowrance notes that this guideline was produced by ... Flag as irrelevant
	WABC-TV Coronavirus Updates: New York hospitalization, death rates on steady decline WABC-TV NEW YORK (WABC) -- Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday New York showed a continued, steady decline in hospitalization and death rates. The state reported 13 new deaths, hospitalizations continued to fall to 908 statewide and less than one ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Facebook removes videos targeting public health officials Los Angeles Times Facebook, facing a boycott from advertisers and growing pressure from employees over the posting of material that incites violence, has removed at least four videos targeting public health officials who have called for people to stay home and wear facial ... Flag as irrelevant
	Wall Street Journal (blog) Public Transit Use Is Associated With Higher Coronavirus Death Rates, Researchers Find Wall Street Journal (blog) African-Americans may be dying at higher rates than white people from Covid-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, in part because of black people's heavier reliance on public transportation for commuting, two new studies by economists suggest. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus: Expert says Scotland 'could be Covid-free by end of summer' BBC News Scotland could eliminate coronavirus by the end of the summer if the decline in new cases continues, according to a public health expert. There were no confirmed deaths from the virus on Friday or Saturday. Prof Devi Sridhar, of Edinburgh University, said the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Minneapolis Star Tribune Owner, patrons say bars in Minnesota are trying to halt COVID-19 Minneapolis Star Tribune The owner of a Mankato bar identified by state health officials as contributing to a recent surge in COVID-19 cases in young adults defended his establishment Saturday, saying he has employed aggressive measures to keep patrons from contracting the virus. Flag as irrelevant
	WNMT Health care workers find rhythm amid pandemic. Can it last? Raleigh News & Observer Mid-morning on June 16, Dr. Philip Keith squats by the bedside of one of his severely ill COVID-19 patients and he is pleased with what he sees. Two days earlier, his patient needed a ventilator to breathe. Now, he is sitting upright in a chair, using only half ... Flag as irrelevant
	WDIV ClickOnDetroit Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 63009, Death toll now at 5907 WDIV ClickOnDetroit The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 63,009 as of Saturday afternoon, including 5,907 deaths, state officials report. On Saturday Michigan reported 51,099 COVID-19 recoveries. That is up from 49,290 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox Business Scientists just beginning to understand the many health problems caused by COVID-19 Fox Business CHICAGO - Scientists are only starting to grasp the vast array of health problems caused by the novel coronavirus, some of which may have lingering effects on patients and health systems for years to come, according to doctors and infectious disease experts ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Dr. Susan Hassig on coronavirus: Face masks, social distancing key to slowing spread Fox News If both are implemented across the country, it "will slow the spread of the virus," she said. By Victor Garcia | Fox News. Facebook; Twitter; Flipboard; Comments; Print; Email. close. Dr. Susan Hassig one New Orleans progress on slowing coronavirus spread ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNA Colombian with COVID-19 gives birth in coma Medical Xpress Diana Angola was fighting for her own life when she gave birth to son Jefferson. The 36-year-old had been put into a coma having contracted the novel coronavirus, which left her lungs barely able cope. Doctors performed a caesarian section due to the state ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Weather Channel No Seasonal Variation in COVID-19 Yet, Immunisation Only Option: Harvard Researcher The Weather Channel SARS-CoV-2 has not shown any seasonal pattern so far, although higher incidence and caseloads are seen in areas with temperatures below 15°C and low humidity. Still, its impact in India is considerable given our huge population as well as population ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bend Bulletin Young people urged to take virus more seriously as pandemic worsens in US Bend Bulletin Health officials are imploring young people to wear masks and practice social distancing as coronavirus transmission among younger Americans continued to drive record outbreaks in several states. The pleas come as governors in Texas and Florida ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Virginia nursing homes walk tightrope Washington Post Families are pleading with nursing homes to allow in-person visits. Some facilities are tentatively lifting restrictions, while others are still grappling with coronavirus outbreaks. As Virginia approaches the third phase of its recovery plan on Wednesday, nursing ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC 10 Philadelphia Pennsylvania Officials Eye Areas Where COVID-19 Cases Are Rising NBC 10 Philadelphia Statewide, new case counts grew by 30% and the percentage of positive tests also ticked up in the last seven days, compared with the previous seven-day period. By Mark Scolforo, Claudia Lauer and Marc Levy • Published 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago. Flag as irrelevant
	Southernminn.com Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Majority of cases now in young people Southernminn.com People in their 20s now make up the largest age group of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Minnesota, leading health officials to fear that younger adults aren't doing enough to prevent the virus' spread as they move back into public spaces. The news comes ... Flag as irrelevant
	WABC-TV Pharmaceutical drugs likely to be in short supply if COVID outbreak continues: Report WABC-TV With coronavirus outbreaks continuing to spread across the world, the United States is "likely" to see a shortage of generic pharmaceutical drugs, according to a new federal intelligence report obtained by ABC News. The report, prepared by the Department of ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Verge Twitter promises to fine-tune its 5G coronavirus labeling after unrelated tweets were flagged The Verge Twitter says it's working on improving how it labels tweets with problematic 5G or coronavirus content, after users reported their tweets were being mislabeled with a COVID-19 fact-check. "In the last few weeks, you may have seen Tweets with labels linking to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Houston Chronicle As virus cases spike, Louisiana struggles with tracking work Houston Chronicle BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Seeing a new surge in coronavirus infections, Louisiana is struggling with the critical tracking work needed to combat the spread, as contact tracers face unanswered calls, privacy concerns and distrust from elected officials. Flag as irrelevant
	amNY Scientists just beginning to understand the many health problems caused by COVID-19 amNY BY JULIE STEENHUYSEN. Scientists are only starting to grasp the vast array of health problems caused by the novel coronavirus, some of which may have lingering effects on patients and health systems for years to come, according to doctors and infectious ... Flag as irrelevant
	KIMT 3 Why meat processing plants have become Covid-19 hotbeds KIMT 3 In the picturesque market town of Llangefni on the Welsh island of Anglesey, almost all the shops are closed and the town is empty amid the ongoing lockdown.... Posted: Jun 27, 2020 1:45 PM. Posted By: CNN. AddThis Sharing Buttons. Share to Facebook ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Denver Post Colorado State researchers scaling up production of potential COVID-19 vaccine The Denver Post A possible vaccine for the new coronavirus has shown good enough results in animals to attract federal money to take it to the next level, but the Colorado State University researchers involved caution that it has many hurdles to clear before going to the public ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR 'Shocking, Heartbreaking' Coronavirus Outbreak In Calif. Prison Alarms Health Experts NPR Updated at 2:06 p.m. ET. An explosion of coronavirus infections at California's San Quentin State Prison, the state's oldest, has public health officials there worried about its impact on prisoners, staff and the wider hospital system in the San Francisco Bay Area. Flag as irrelevant
	Minneapolis Star Tribune Minnesota deaths up 6, to 1417, in COVID-19 pandemic Minneapolis Star Tribune Six more people have died of COVID-19 in Minnesota, health officials reported Saturday, as new test results pushed the number of confirmed cases statewide to more than 35,000. The number of hospitalized patients declined significantly, dropping from 335 ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus: July 'crucial' for suppressing virus in Scotland BBC News A public health expert says July is a key month for efforts to drive Scotland towards fully reopening schools. Prof Devi Sridhar, from the University of Edinburgh, told the BBC's Politics Scotland programme that low transmission rates will be tested as lockdown ... Flag as irrelevant
	Lansing State Journal Saturday update: 85 coronavirus cases linked to Harper's in East Lansing Lansing State Journal LANSING — The number of infections linked to Harper's Restaurant and Brew Pub in East Lansing has risen to 85, the Ingham County Health Department said Saturday. Eighty of those who tested positive with COVID-19 went to Harper's between June 12 ... Flag as irrelevant
	KRDO Why meat processing plants have become Covid-19 hotbeds KRDO In the picturesque market town of Llangefni on the Welsh island of Anglesey, almost all the shops are closed and the town is empty amid the ongoing lockdown. The local Aldi and Lidl stores are being avoided by locals due to their proximity to the 2 Sisters ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fall River Herald News Younger people are a factor in surge of COVID-19 cases, analysis shows Fall River Herald News Before Memorial Day, the majority of coronavirus cases were found in people 45 and older. Now, the opposite is true. People under 45 made up 42% of cases before Memorial Day weekend but 55% of cases reported since then, a new USA TODAY analysis ... Flag as irrelevant
	Las Vegas Review-Journal Clark County sees record 971 new coronavirus cases in 1 day Las Vegas Review-Journal A record number of coronavirus cases reported by Clark County on Saturday was in part due to a delay in laboratory reporting, the Southern Nevada Health District said. The county had reported 971 new cases on Saturday, causing both the county and the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters What doctors have learned about fighting COVID-19 Reuters (Reuters) - In the six months since an entirely new coronavirus began spreading around the world, doctors and hospitals have learned a lot about how to treat patients with COVID-19, the potentially deadly disease caused by the virus. Staff from La Paz ... Flag as irrelevant
	WDIV ClickOnDetroit 85 coronavirus (COVID-19) cases now tied to outbreak at East Lansing bar WDIV ClickOnDetroit EAST LANSING, Mich. – Health officials are now reporting 85 coronavirus (COVID-19) cases linked to an outbreak at an East Lansing bar as of Saturday. A notice was issued on Tuesday that 14 people who visited the restaurant between June 12-20 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Kansas City Star New public health order requires Wyandotte County residents to wear masks in public fox4kc.com KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Unified Government Public Health Department issued a new Local Health Officer (LHO) order requiring the public to wear masks when in public, in order to slow and contain the spread of COVID-19 in Wyandotte County. The move ... Flag as irrelevant

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