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	health Daily update ⋅ August 3, 2020
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	Washington Post A coronavirus vaccine won't change the world right away Washington Post In the public imagination, the arrival of a coronavirus vaccine looms large: It's the neat Hollywood ending to the grim and agonizing uncertainty of everyday life in a pandemic. But public health experts are discussing among themselves a new worry: that hopes ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post San Francisco flattened the curve early. Now, coronavirus cases are surging. Washington Post SAN FRANCISCO — The Bay Area was supposed to be exceptional. It was one of the first metro areas in the United States to fully shut down to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. Nearly everyone wears masks, in stores and on streets. Its progressive ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Scientists Rely on Unproven Methods to Create COVID Vaccines Medscape Editor's note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape's Coronavirus Resource Center. With millions of lives on the line, researchers have been working at an unprecedented pace to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. But that speed — and some ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Pandemic Deepens Cancer's Stress And Tough Choices NPR Alexea Gaffney battles health issues every day on multiple fronts. As an infectious disease doctor in Stony Brook, N.Y., she treats patients who have COVID-19. And two years ago, at age 37, she was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. As a result, the ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus in Wales: Pubs and restaurants reopen indoors BBC News People have spoken of their excitement and anxiety about socialising again, as lockdown rules are further relaxed in Wales on Monday. Groups of up to 30 people can now meet outdoors and many young children will be able to play with their friends for the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Twelve Risk Factors Linked to 40% of World's Dementia Cases Medscape Modifying 12 risk factors over the life course could delay or prevent 40% of dementia cases, a new report suggests. The report is an update of the Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention, and Care. The original report, published in 2017, ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY California COVID-19 cases spiked after July 4th. Family gatherings helped the spread, experts say. USA TODAY PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – This Fourth of July looked different. Californians didn't gather en masse to wonder at the bursts of blues, golds and reds shimmering across the night sky. In response to the coronavirus pandemic, cities around the state cancelled ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN In much of the US, progress made in the Covid-19 fight has turned into progress lost CNN (CNN) Remember the progress made in suppressing Covid-19 during the painful economic shutdowns? In some states, much of those gains have been erased after an abysmal July that shattered records for new cases, hospitalizations or deaths. "I want to be ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Do some people have protection against the coronavirus? CNN (CNN) We're now more than seven months into the coronavirus pandemic that has upended the lives of most of Earth's inhabitants. And while it is true that the scientific community has learned many things about the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the disease it ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN 20000 more Americans could die from Covid-19 in the next 21 days, CDC ensemble forecast shows CNN (CNN) The US has reported more deaths linked to coronavirus than anywhere else in the world and updated models show 20,000 more Americans could die in just the next three weeks. The ensemble forecast, published by the US Centers for Disease ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Long-term complications of COVID-19 signals billions in healthcare costs ahead Reuters NEW YORK (Reuters) - Late in March, Laura Gross, 72, was recovering from gall bladder surgery in her Fort Lee, New Jersey, home when she became sick again. Laura Gross looks out from her balcony in Fort Lee, New Jersey, U.S., July 31, 2020. Picture ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters There may never be a 'silver bullet' for COVID-19, WHO warns Reuters GENEVA (Reuters) - The World Health Organization warned on Monday that, despite strong hopes for a vaccine, there might never be a "silver bullet" for COVID-19, and the road to normality would be long. FILE PHOTO: A logo is pictured on the headquarters ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus in Scotland: Patients 'forced' to travel south for chronic pain relief BBC News Patients with chronic pain in Scotland say they are being forced to travel in agony for costly treatment in England because they can't access it here. Pain relief services were put on hold four months ago to ready the NHS for the Covid-19 response. Scottish ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN 90-minute tests that detect Covid-19 and other viruses to be rolled out in UK CNN (CNN) The British government has procured "millions" of two separate coronavirus tests that can detect not only coronavirus but several other viruses common in autumn, winter and spring, the UK's Department of Health said Monday. The tests will be rolled ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus: New 90-minute tests for Covid-19 and flu 'hugely beneficial' BBC News New 90-minute tests that can detect coronavirus and flu will be rolled out in care homes and laboratories from next week. The "on-the-spot" swab and DNA tests will help distinguish between Covid-19 and other seasonal illnesses, the government said. Flag as irrelevant
	ModernHealthcare.com Debate begins for who's first in line for COVID-19 vaccine ModernHealthcare.com Who gets to be first in line for a COVID-19 vaccine? U.S. health authorities hope by late next month to have some draft guidance on how to ration initial doses, but it's a vexing decision. "Not everybody's going to like the answer," Dr. Francis Collins, director of ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC High odds severe Covid-19 can lead to kidney injury or failure, medical studies reveal CNBC Approximately 10% to 50% of patients with severe Covid-19 that go into intensive care have kidney failure that requires some form of dialysis, the American Society of Nephrology Covid-19 Response Team reports. At Mount Sinai 46% of patients that were ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Coronavirus Live Updates: Birx Warns That US Epidemic Is in a 'New Phase' The New York Times College are preparing to welcome students back to a complicated campus setting. India's home minister tests positive. Right Now. Yoenis Cespedes, the Mets' star outfielder, has opted out of the rest of the 2020 baseball season for "Covid-related" reasons, ... Flag as irrelevant
	STLtoday.com Fauci unfazed as scientists rely on unproven methods to create COVID vaccines STLtoday.com Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, arrives to a House Select Subcommittee hearing on the Coronavirus, Friday, July 31, 2020 on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Erin Scott/Pool via AP). Erin Scott. With millions of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Vietnam says early August 'decisive' in containing coronavirus Reuters HANOI (Reuters) - Vietnam is in the midst of a "decisive" fight against the novel coronavirus, the prime minister said on Monday, with the focus on Danang city where infections have appeared in four factories with a combined workforce of about 3,700 people. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Ancient part of immune system may underpin severe COVID-19 Medical Xpress One of the immune system's oldest branches, called complement, may be influencing the severity of COVID-19 disease, according to a new study from researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Among other findings linking complement to ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN A 28-year-old woman received the first known double-lung transplant in the US after battling Covid-19 CNN (CNN) Mayra Ramirez says she was careful about following every health precaution she could before the day she was admitted to a Chicago hospital with coronavirus symptoms. The 28-year-old arrived at the Northwestern Memorial Hospital's emergency ... Flag as irrelevant
	PBS NewsHour Debate begins for who's first in line for COVID-19 vaccine PBS NewsHour Who gets to be first in line for a COVID-19 vaccine? U.S. health authorities hope by late next month to have some draft guidance on how to ration initial doses, but it's a vexing decision. "Not everybody's going to like the answer," Dr. Francis Collins, director of ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com 'Mom says she has been suicidal.' Families say nursing home residents face despair as they struggle with isolation. nj.com 142 days. That's how much time has passed since residents of long-term care facilities in New Jersey last welcomed a visitor inside their rooms. It's the last time they were allowed to sit in a communal dining room or take a day trip with their family. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus: Major incident declared in Greater Manchester BBC News A major incident has been declared by authorities in Greater Manchester following rises in coronavirus infection rates. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said the decision was taken to help agencies respond "as effectively as possible", including with extra ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com Why COVID-19 can trigger hair loss in survivors and those who were never sick Today.com More than a quarter of patients recovering from COVID-19 report hair loss in the aftermath of the disease. Hair loss.Hands holding a comb full of hair fallen. Some COVID-19 survivors are suffering from telogen effluvium, a temporary condition where people ... Flag as irrelevant
	Salon Public health experts fear a hasty FDA signoff on vaccine Salon The vaccine trial that Vice President Mike Pence kicked off in Miami on Monday gives the United States the tiniest chance of being ready to vaccinate millions of Americans just before Election Day. It's a possibility that fills many public health experts with dread ... Flag as irrelevant
	Politico US lacks plan for getting vaccine to communities of color devastated by virus Politico The United States is mounting the largest vaccination effort in its history — without a plan on how to reach racial and ethnic groups that have not only been devastated by the virus but are often skeptical about government outreach in their communities. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus: Test results 'in 90 minutes' and half-price meal scheme begins BBC News Here are five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this Monday morning. We'll have another update for you at 18:00 BST. 1. New Covid tests to give results in 90 minutes. Swab tests that can detect coronavirus within 90 minutes will be ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters COVID-19 long-term toll signals billions in healthcare costs ahead Reuters NEW YORK (Reuters) - Late in March, Laura Gross, 72, was recovering from gall bladder surgery in her Fort Lee, New Jersey, home when she became sick again. FILE PHOTO: Laura Gross looks out from her balcony in Fort Lee, New Jersey, U.S., July 31, ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Even With PPE, Risk of COVID-19 Still High for Frontline Workers HealthDay MONDAY, Aug. 3, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- At the peak of the pandemic in the United States and United Kingdom, frontline health care workers, especially minorities, had much higher risks for COVID-19 than other individuals, a new study finds. Paramedics ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Health care workers with coronavirus grapple with emotional toll of disease: 'There is a sense of helplessness' Fox News The pandemic has taken a toll on frontline health care workers both physically and mentally, according to multiple studies. But how does this COVID-19 crisis affect the mental health of the physicians and health care professionals who were infected with the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Vietnam virus outbreak hits factories employing thousands in Danang epicentre Reuters HANOI (Reuters) - A novel coronavirus outbreak that began in the Vietnamese city of Danang more than a week ago has spread to at least four city factories with a combined workforce of about 3,700, state media reported on Monday. FILE PHOTO: FILE ... Flag as irrelevant
	Harvard Gazette Childhood trauma can speed biological aging Harvard Gazette Experiencing adversity early in life has a direct effect on a person's mental and physical health as they grow, and certain kinds of trauma can affect the pace of aging, according to new Harvard research. In addition to being risk factors for anxiety, depression, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Younger women with PCOS at elevated risk for CVD Healio Women younger than 50 years with polycystic ovary syndrome were at elevated risk for CVD compared with younger women without it, according to a research letter published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. However, there was no ... Flag as irrelevant
	Vox What scientists are learning about kids and Covid-19 infection Vox Several new studies are deepening our understanding of infection and transmission in kids, but there's still a lot we don't know. By Lois Parshley Aug 3, 2020, 12:30pm EDT. Share this story. Share this on Facebook · Share this on Twitter; Share All sharing ... Flag as irrelevant
	KPBS 306 New Cases, No New COVID-19 Deaths In San Diego County KPBS San Diego County public health officials have reported 306 newly confirmed cases Sunday and no additional deaths from COVID- 19, bringing the county's totals to 29,883 cases and holding the death toll at 565. No new community outbreaks of COVID-19 ... Flag as irrelevant
	STLtoday.com The Latest: France imposes new rules requiring outdoor masks STLtoday.com PARIS — Beach resorts along France's Atlantic coast, picturesque promenades on the Loire River, farmers markets in the Alps — they're among scores of spots around France where everyone is now required to wear a mask outdoors. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Experiencing childhood trauma makes body and brain age faster: study Medical Xpress Children who suffer trauma from abuse or violence early in life show biological signs of aging faster than children who have never experienced adversity, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. The study examined three ... Flag as irrelevant
	LA Daily News LA County reports 1476 new coronavirus cases, 23 more deaths LA Daily News Los Angeles County reported 1,476 more cases of COVID-19 and 23 additional deaths on Sunday, Aug. 2, bringing the county's totals to 192,167 cases and 4,692 deaths. Both numbers represented a decrease from the previous several days, but officials said ... Flag as irrelevant
	Houston Chronicle Thousands of Texans are getting rapid-result COVID-19 tests. The state isn't counting them. Houston Chronicle The government's official data on the coronavirus outbreak is startling: More than 4.6 million cases in the U.S. More than 440,000 in Texas. More than 70,000 in Harris County. But those numbers don't include all positive COVID-19 patients. Texas, unlike 27 ... Flag as irrelevant
	STLtoday.com Positive COVID-19 cases slow — for now — in Missouri, St. Louis STLtoday.com ST. LOUIS — Missouri health officials reported 582 new cases of the coronavirus Sunday, the lowest daily number recorded since a two-week surge pushed the state to break its daily record of positive tests seven times since July 20. The state reported no ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Desert Sun COVID-19 cases spike in California after holidays. Spread linked to family gatherings The Desert Sun This Fourth of July looked different. Californians didn't gather en masse to wonder at the bursts of blues, golds and reds shimmering across the night sky. In response to the coronavirus pandemic, cities around the state cancelled large events, from festivals to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Coronavirus hospitalizations drop in LA, Orange counties Wilkes Barre Times-Leader By Alex Wigglesworth. LOS ANGELES _ Coronavirus hospitalizations in Los Angeles and Orange counties have dropped over the past week, which may be evidence that actions taken to limit the virus' spread are working, public health officials said Sunday. Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Virgin Orbit determines cause of rocket launch failure Washington Post LONG BEACH, Calif. — Virgin Orbit said Monday it has determined what caused the failure of its debut rocket launch and is working toward a second flight that will carry small satellites for NASA. The Long Beach, California, company founded by Richard ... Flag as irrelevant
	Live 5 News WCSC SC announces 1110 new COVID-19 cases, 27 more deaths Live 5 News WCSC COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) Sunday announced 1,110 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and 27 additional confirmed deaths. This brings the total number of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Food facts: Is an omnivorous diet healthy? Seattle Times Interest in plant-based diets has swelled in the past few months due to intermittent meat shortages, along with the hope that a healthier diet might help us should we contract COVID-19. However, this plant-based eating was already trending pre-coronavirus ... Flag as irrelevant
	Lincoln Journal Star Birx warns US is 'in a new phase' of coronavirus pandemic with more widespread cases Lincoln Journal Star Dr. Deborah Birx on Sunday said the US is in a new phase in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic, saying that the deadly virus is more widespread than when it first took hold in the US earlier this year. "What we are seeing today is different from March ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Daily Caller Here's Everything We Know About A Coronavirus Vaccine So Far The Daily Caller There has been an expansive, international effort to develop an effective vaccine against the novel coronavirus, which has infected over 4.5 million and killed over 150,000 Americans. Vaccines have shown promising results, leaving open the possibility that ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Coronavirus vaccine: Lessons from the 19th-century smallpox anti-vaxxer movement Medical Xpress There is hope a coronavirus vaccine might be ready by the end of the year. But for it to eliminate COVID-19 a critical mass of people must be vaccinated. And if the protective benefits of a COVID-19 vaccine fall off rapidly (as seems to happen with naturally ... Flag as irrelevant

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