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	health Daily update ⋅ August 29, 2020
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	The New York Times Does My Kid Have a Cold or Is It Covid-19? The New York Times It's inevitable. In the fall and winter your child is likely to develop a fever, runny nose or cough. Maybe even all three. In past years, that probably wouldn't have been so worrisome. Usually children are sent back to school as soon as they are well enough to ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Coronavirus model projects more than 317000 US Covid-19 deaths by December CNN (CNN) A well-known coronavirus model previously cited by the White House forecasts more than 317,000 US deaths from Covid-19 by December. As of Friday morning, the model from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Kids can carry coronavirus in respiratory tract for weeks, study suggests CNN (CNN) Children can carry coronavirus in their noses and throats for weeks even if they don't show any symptoms, which might explain how the virus can spread silently, researchers in South Korea reported Friday. "In this case series study, inapparent ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCNews.com How the University of Arizona used No. 2 to solve its No. 1 problem: The coronavirus NBCNews.com The University of Arizona made a bold claim this week: It stopped a coronavirus outbreak before it started. Universities around the U.S. have struggled with outbreaks as they attempt to start the fall semester. But at the Likins Hall dorm, just across the street ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Coronavirus Outbreak From Maine Wedding Spreads To Jail, Rehabilitation Center NPR A coronavirus outbreak originating from a wedding reception in Maine earlier this month continues to grow. Health officials say cases linked to the event have spread to a rehabilitation center and a jail. At least 87 coronavirus cases are associated with an ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Colon and rectal cancer cases are going up among people younger than age 50, researchers say CNN (CNN) Cases of colon and rectal cancer are on the rise in young adults -- and the median age of patients diagnosed is getting lower. Colorectal cancer is the third deadliest cancer among men and women in the United States -- after lung and prostate in men ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report AHA News: As the Coronavirus Upends Schools, Experts Say Don't Forget the Arts U.S. News & World Report FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2020 (American Heart Association News) -- For some parents and schools, education amid a pandemic will mean a focus on reading, writing and arithmetic. But brain experts say don't forget the singing, dancing and painting. Arts education ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Doctors find possible case of Covid-19 reinfection in US CNN (CNN) A 25-year-old Nevada man appears to be the first documented case of Covid-19 reinfection in the United States, researchers say. Genetic tests indicate the patient was infected with two different varieties of the virus, the team at the University of Nevada ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY His father survived the 1918 flu pandemic. At 94, he survived COVID-19. USA TODAY BROCKTON, Mass. — Like his father before him, Francis Cashin can now call himself a pandemic survivor. At age 94, survival was a feat for Cashin, who contracted the coronavirus while in hospice care in a Longwood, Florida, assisted living facility. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Covid-19 has disproportionately impacted those living with developmental disabilities CNN (CNN) The coronavirus pandemic has had an especially harsh impact on people with intellectual and developmental disabilities -- and they need special support, a group of specialists argued Friday in a letter to the American Journal of Psychiatry. Many of ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Nevada lab confirms 1st coronavirus reinfection in the US ABC News Earlier this week, the world was dealing head-on with what was believed to be the world's first documented case of coronavirus reinfection in Hong Kong. Now, less than a week later, researchers in the United States are reporting their first documented case of ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News 123 coronavirus cases now linked to indoor wedding reception in Maine CBS News An indoor wedding and reception in Maine earlier this month has been linked to at least 123 coronavirus cases. The Maine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) said the wedding has led to COVID-19 outbreaks at both a jail and a nursing ... Flag as irrelevant
	oregonlive.com Wastewater sampling proves useful in tracking coronavirus; coast program to expand to 43 Oregon cities oregonlive.com By Quinton Smith/YachatsNews. During four days in mid-July someone – maybe one visitor or two – used the toilet in their vacation rental or motel room in the small Oregon coast community of Yachats. They carried the coronavirus. But then they left town ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News 21 Covid-19 cases at Craigavon Hospital confirmed BBC News Ten patients and 11 staff at Craigavon Area Hospital are now confirmed to have Covid-19, after two clusters were identified on the site. On the Haematology Ward, where blood disorders are treated, ten of the 12 ward patients have tested positive. Flag as irrelevant
	Livescience.com Lab confirms first case of coronavirus reinfection in the US Livescience.com A young adult in Nevada was confirmed to have been infected with the coronavirus twice, marking the first confirmed case of reinfection in the U.S., and the fourth in the world. This past week, researchers reported cases of reinfection in a patient in Hong Kong ... Flag as irrelevant
	Politico States confront new Covid-19 challenge: Getting flu shots to apathetic Americans Politico State health officials are desperately ramping up flu vaccination efforts, hoping to prevent health care systems already taxed by Covid-19 from being overrun by the rapidly approaching influenza season. Massachusetts is requiring every kid to get a flu shot to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com Denver Resident Tests Positive for West Nile Virus Patch.com DENVER, CO — A Denver resident has tested positive for the West Nile virus, public health officials confirmed Friday. She is the third person to test positive for the virus in Colorado so far this year. The patient reported spending time in the mountains three ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com First Human Case Of West Nile Virus Reported In WilCo Patch.com WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TX — Health officials reported the first human case of West Nile virus in Williamson County, officials said Friday. The Williamson County and Cities Health District confirmed the case of the neuroinvasive disease in the county, adding ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD With COVID Vax in Works, 20% Don't Believe in Shots WebMD By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter. FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- As many as 20% of Americans don't believe in vaccines, a new study finds. Misinformed vaccine beliefs drive opposition to public vaccine policies even more than politics, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Press Herald Coronavirus outbreak at York County Jail grows to 54 cases Press Herald The coronavirus outbreak at the York County Jail has spread dramatically and now includes 54 cases, including 35 inmates. More than 80 tests are still being analyzed. The number of confirmed cases at the jail jumped by 36 on Friday, when Sheriff William ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Tribune Suburban Cook County at coronavirus 'warning level,' Illinois Department of Public Health announces Chicago Tribune Cook County is among the 30 counties the Illinois Department of Public Health sounded the alarm about Friday for a COVID-19 resurgence, and local public health officials said much of the late-summer rise in cases is being driven by young adults. Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Obesity can increase coronavirus-related death risk by almost 50%, report says Fox News Obesity may increase the risk of coronavirus-related deaths by 50%, according to a recently published report in the journal Obesity Reviews. Researchers at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, analyzed published literature on patients with novel ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Buying masks, delivering food: Teens are stepping up in the pandemic Fox News DALLAS (AP) — In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, communities across the country have discovered a powerful resource that has stepped forward to make a difference: America's teenagers. They have delivered groceries to older adults, offered online ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC University of Illinois president says key to stopping coronavirus spread is rapid testing: 'We will face outbreaks' CNBC University of Illinois President Timothy Killeen warned university will face coronavirus outbreaks as they return students to campus. All students and staff on campus at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign must be tested for Covid-19 at least twice a ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD COVID Unlikely to Be Transmitted by Breast Milk WebMD By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter. FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Breastfeeding mothers are unlikely to transmit the new coronavirus to their babies via their milk, researchers say. No cases of an infant contracting COVID-19 from breast milk ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Study explains multipronged SARS-CoV-2 attack and widepread COVID-19 infection Medical Xpress A study of a gateway receptor for SARS-CoV-2 led by Walter Lukiw, Ph.D., Professor of Neuroscience, Neurology and Ophthalmology at LSU Health New Orleans' Neuroscience Center of Excellence and School of Medicine, may help explain the wide variety ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Heart rhythm disorders are best managed when patients are listened to Medical Xpress Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disorder and increases the risk of stroke by fivefold. Patients with irregular heartbeats should choose the treatment plan with their health professionals, according to European Society of Cardiology (ESC) ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Desert Sun Why won't California counties report workplace COVID outbreaks to the public? The Desert Sun Napa County doesn't collect data about coronavirus outbreaks in workplaces. Sonoma County does, but won't identify them because it would compromise the county's working relationship with employers. Alameda County won't share outbreak locations to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Staying 6 Feet Apart Often Isn't Enough During COVID-19 Pandemic Healthline To reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19, public health experts recommend staying 6 feet away from people outside your "bubble," but experts say that isn't always enough. The 6-foot rule dates back to the late 1800s, when a German scientist found that ... Flag as irrelevant
	WLS-TV Illinois COVID-19: IL reports 2149 new coronavirus cases, 20 deaths as 30 IL counties reach 'warning level' WLS-TV CHICAGO (WLS) -- Suburban Cook County was added Friday to a list of Illinois counties now at a "warning" level for COVID-19 cases. Coronavirus testing: Where to get tested for COVID-19 in Illinois, Chicago area. Counties at the warning level could face ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Some Fall Allergy Symptoms Could Have You Thinking COVID U.S. News & World Report By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). SATURDAY, Aug. 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Some fall allergy symptoms mimic those of COVID-19, so seasonal allergy sufferers should follow treatment plans and take precautions to avoid any ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Artificial Pancreas Controls Diabetes in Kids 6 and Up, Clinical Trial Shows HealthDay FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- An artificial pancreas system is safe and effective at managing blood sugar levels in kids as young as age 6 with type 1 diabetes, according to a new study. The system uses a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bangor Daily News How a single wedding changed the complexion of Maine's coronavirus outbreak Bangor Daily News Earlier this summer, Maine's top public health official offered some advice for any young people who might have been thinking it was safe to hold a large party or get-together. While they might feel safe to do so, Nirav Shah said, such gatherings could result in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress A new report said 6 feet may not be enough for social distance. Here's what doctors said Medical Xpress Six months into the pandemic, there is talk of reexamining the 6 feet social distancing guideline. The BMJ released a report on Tuesday arguing 6 feet is only a minimum for safe social distancing. Instead of one official distance, researchers suggested a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape The Week That Wasn't: Bug Repellent, Nasal Vaccine, Drinking Detector Medscape This week in medical news, mosquito repellent was found to have antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2, an intranasal COVID-19 vaccine blocked viral infection in mice, and researchers tested a smartphone sensor for alcohol intoxication. But you didn't see ... Flag as irrelevant
	STLtoday.com Are these fast, cheap coronavirus tests the game-changer everyone is waiting for? STLtoday.com CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains how Abbott's latest rapid antigen test works, expounding on concerns about the test's accuracy. Facebook · Twitter · WhatsApp · SMS · Email; Print; Save. Move over, slowpoke coronavirus tests that take a week or more to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com CT Eases Nursing Home Visit Restrictions As Coronavirus Drops Patch.com CONNECTICUT —The state Department of Public Health has eased some visitation restrictions in Connecticut nursing homes, as the number of positive coronavirus cases continues to ratchet lower in the state. DPH Commissioner Dr. Deidre Gifford issued ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Inn Owner: Staff 'Worked Hard to Follow All of the Rules' U.S. News & World Report MILLINOCKET, Maine (AP) — The owner of an inn that hosted a wedding reception that led to an outbreak of more than 100 coronavirus cases said Friday the staff "worked hard to follow all of the rules" put into place during the pandemic. Laura Cormier ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Cat drugs may fight coronavirus in humans, study says Fox News Two coronavirus drugs used in cats might help humans infected with the novel coronavirus, according to a preliminary study recently published in the journal Nature. The drugs, dipeptide-based protein inhibitors, referred to as GC376 and GC373, are ... Flag as irrelevant
	Health.com It's Black Breastfeeding Week, and 6 Black Moms Took to Social Media to Share Their Stories Health.com Breastfeeding while Black is powerful, radical, not always easy—yet is ultimately rewarding, as these moms made clear on Instagram this week. By Taylyn Washington-Harmon. August 06, 2020. Advertisement. Save Pin FB More. Tweet Email Send Text ... Flag as irrelevant
	Press Herald Maine reinstates license of Millinocket inn where wedding COVID-19 outbreak began Press Herald State officials on Friday reinstated the health license of the Millinocket inn that hosted a wedding reception that sparked a major outbreak of COVID-19. After suspending the license of the Big Moose Inn on Wednesday, the Maine Department of Health and ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Verge A case of coronavirus reinfection shows the complexities of the pandemic The Verge The scary thing finally happened: someone caught the coronavirus twice and got sicker the second time around. A 25-year-old man in Nevada got COVID-19 in March, got better in April, and got sick again in May. He had worse symptoms on the second bout, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek Flu Shot Study Offers Window Into Coronavirus Vaccine Uptake in US Newsweek A study looking at which groups of people are least likely to get the flu shot, and which states have the lowest adoption rates, could provide an insight into how a coronavirus vaccine will be adopted across the U.S., a team of scientists have said. A Gallup poll ... Flag as irrelevant
	Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel Coronavirus outbreak at York County Jail grows to 54 cases Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel All are connected to a broader outbreak associated with a wedding reception held at an inn 235 miles north in Millinocket. By Gillian Graham and Megan Gray Portland Press Herald. Email Writer · 207-791-6315 · Follow on Facebook · Email Writer · 207-791- ... Flag as irrelevant
	Arizona Daily Sun With classes starting Monday, NAU confirms 7 COVID positive students Arizona Daily Sun With in-person classes set to begin at Northern Arizona University on Monday, officials at the school have provided the first set of hard numbers regarding current COVID-positive students. In an email to the Arizona Daily Sun, NAU spokesperson Kim Ott said ... Flag as irrelevant
	Orlando Sentinel Florida reports 3815 new coronavirus cases, 89 more deaths Orlando Sentinel Florida added 3,815 coronavirus cases Friday to push the statewide total to 615,806 infected. With 89 new virus fatalities reported Friday — the smallest daily reported increase in resident deaths since June 10 — 10,957 Florida residents are now dead. Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters UK moves to fast-track coronavirus vaccine if safety tests passed Reuters LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's medical regulator will be able to grant temporary authorisation for any coronavirus vaccine that meets safety and quality standards but before it has received a full licence, under new plans set out on Friday. The government said ... Flag as irrelevant
	Outbreak News Today Toronto officials report 1st human West Nile virus case Outbreak News Today By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews. Toronto Public Health has received a positive laboratory report identifying Toronto's first reported case of West Nile virus for 2020 in an adult resident. West Nile virus is an infection transmitted to people through the bite ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo News Univ. Of Arizona Prevents Campus COVID Outbreak By Testing Wastewater Yahoo News As schools struggle to reopen safely, the University of Arizona is innovating by testing wastewater to catch COVID outbreaks before they start. The University of Arizona stopped a COVID-19 outbreak on campus in its tracks by discovering two students who ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chattanooga Times Free Press Health workers brace for a flu season complicated by COVID-19 Chattanooga Times Free Press ATLANTA — Public health officials are preparing for what could be challenging months ahead, when both the coronavirus and the flu are circulating, and they urge residents to do their part to help avert a crisis. "The expectations are very scary," said Dr. Hugo ... Flag as irrelevant

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