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The mission of the Global Health Working Group is to explore and improve current and emerging states of health and human security worldwide.

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Can an air purifier help protect you against the coronavirus?

Tue, 2020-10-20 12:34 — mike kraft

Can an air purifier help protect you against the coronavirus? Units with HEPA filters capture most airborne particles. But experts warn against using them to entertain or relying on them alone. Laura Daily Washington Post

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Consumer masks could soon come with labels saying how well they work

Tue, 2020-10-20 11:48 — mike kraft

Consumer masks could soon come with labels saying how well they work Yeganeh Torbati, Jessica Contrera Washington Post

As millions of Americans adopted mask-wearing this year to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus, they confronted a wild west of options, including artisanal products sold on Etsy, cotton coverings sewn by their family members and mass-produced items marketed by favorite retailers.

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Heathrow Airport offering coronavirus tests that give results within an hour

Tue, 2020-10-20 10:49 — mike kraft

Europe's busiest airport is now offering $100 coronavirus tests that give results within an hour The tests at London Heathrow are on offer to passengers flying to Hong Kong and Italy, which require proof of a negative test result on arrival. YahooNews

Passengers at Europe's busiest airport, London Heathrow, can now take a $100 rapid COVID-19 test if they're flying to Hong Kong and Italy, which require proof of a negative test result on arrival.

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UK to infect healthy volunteers in vaccine research trial

Tue, 2020-10-20 10:32 — mike kraft

UK to infect healthy volunteers in vaccine research trial LONDON (AP) — U.K. researchers are preparing to infect healthy young volunteers with the virus that causes COVID-19, becoming the first scientists to use the controversial technique to study the... AP NEWS

LONDON (AP) — U.K. researchers are preparing to infect healthy young volunteers with the virus that causes COVID-19, becoming the first scientists to use the controversial technique to study the disease and potentially speed up development of a vaccine that could help end the pandemic.

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Latest on the worldwide spread of coronavirus

Tue, 2020-10-20 10:02 — mike kraft

Latest on the worldwide spread of coronavirus France reported a massive jump in people hospitalized with COVID-19 and Ireland announced some of Europe's toughest restrictions, while India posted its lowest daily coronavirus caseload in nearly three months. Reuters Staff U.S.

(Reuters) - France reported a massive jump in people hospitalized with COVID-19 and Ireland announced some of Europe’s toughest restrictions, while India posted its lowest daily coronavirus caseload in nearly three months.

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Opinions: The path to ‘herd immunity’ would be lined with half a million dead Americans

Mon, 2020-10-19 20:18 — mike kraft

Opinion | A half-million more people could die if America pursues a ‘herd immunity’ plan Pursuing herd immunity is the wrong, dead wrong, solution for the pandemic. Tom Frieden Washington Post

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Doctors probe whether COVID-19 is causing diabetes

Mon, 2020-10-19 20:05 — mike kraft

Doctors probe whether COVID-19 is causing diabetes Mario Buelna, a healthy 28-year-old father, caught a fever and started having trouble breathing in June. He soon tested positive for COVID-19. Chad Terhune U.S.

... Many experts are convinced that COVID-19 can trigger the onset of diabetes - even in some adults and children who do not have the traditional risk factors.

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CDC issues new guidelines for travel: Wear a mask when you are on a plane, train, bus or other public transit

Mon, 2020-10-19 19:30 — mike kraft

https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2020/10/19/coronavirus-cdc-says-travelers-who-wont-wear-masks-should-get-booted/5983253002/

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Fauci: COVID-19 outbreaks would have to 'get really, really bad' before advocating for national lockdown

Mon, 2020-10-19 11:55 — mike kraft

Fauci: COVID-19 outbreaks would have to 'get really, really bad' Speaking to “60 Minutes,” Fauci discusses a potential vaccine and how the country might handle the pandemic this winter. Alexandra Kelley TheHill

... even as the U.S. enters a potentially troubling winter season, Anthony Fauci, the country’s leading infectious diseases expert, says that a nationwide lockdown may not be the best solution at this time.

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Germany improves ventilation to chase away Covid

Mon, 2020-10-19 11:20 — mike kraft

Coronavirus: Germany improves ventilation to chase away Covid Public buildings receive €500m of German state cash to improve ventilation systems. BBC News

The German government is investing €500m (£452m; $488m) in improving ventilation systems in public buildings to help stop the spread of coronavirus.

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