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Some doctors fighting the pandemic now have another thing to worry about

Sat, 2020-10-24 11:35 — mike kraft

Some doctors fighting the pandemic now have another thing to worry about For months Dr. Jinendra Satiya has faced fears on the frontlines of a deadly pandemic, treating coronavirus patients. Natasha Chen, CNN CNN

(CNN) For months Dr. Jinendra Satiya has faced fears on the frontlines of a deadly pandemic, treating coronavirus patients.

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'It's about saving ourselves': senator pushes plan to conserve 30% of US by 2030

Fri, 2020-10-23 14:21 — mike kraft

'It's about saving ourselves': senator pushes plan to conserve 30% of US by 2030 Tom Udall’s ‘30 by 30’ proposal seeks to align US with international goals to protect and preserve global ecosystems Hannah Chinn the Guardian

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Columbia University says that Trump could have avoided over 130,000 COVID-19 deaths with a more robust pandemic response

Fri, 2020-10-23 09:01 — mike kraft

'He has blood on his hands': Columbia University study shows that Trump could have avoided over 130,000 COVID-19 deaths with a more robust pandemic response "The U.S. should have – and could have – done better to protect the nation," researchers wrote in the study. Oma Seddiq Business Insider

Upwards of 130,000 coronavirus deaths were "avoidable" if President Donald Trump and his administration had acted sooner and implemented widespread public health precautions, according to a new Columbia University report released on Wednesday.

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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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U.S. borders with Canada, Mexico to stay closed to non-essential travel until November 21

Mon, 2020-10-19 11:05 — mike kraft

U.S. borders with Canada, Mexico to stay closed to non-essential travel until November 21 The United States' land borders between Canada and Mexico will remain closed to all non-essential travel until Nov. 21, the U.S. Homeland Security Department said Monday. David Shepardson, Steve Scherer U.S.

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As covid-19 cases surge, global study paints grim picture for elder-care homes

Sat, 2020-10-17 11:27 — mike kraft

As covid-19 cases surge, global study paints grim picture for elder-care homes Across 26 countries, residents of long-term-care facilities accounted for an average of 47 percent of all covid-19 deaths. Adam Taylor Washington Post

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People with Type O blood may be less likely to get the coronavirus or develop severe complications-- new studies

Fri, 2020-10-16 10:19 — mike kraft

People with Type O blood may be less likely to get the coronavirus or develop severe complications, new studies suggest Research is coalescing around the idea that one blood type — type O — is linked to a lower risk of coronavirus infection and less severe cases. YahooNews

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Countries turn to rapid antigen tests to contain second wave of COVID-19

Tue, 2020-10-13 17:08 — mike kraft

Countries turn to rapid antigen tests to contain second wave of COVID-19 Countries straining to contain a second wave of COVID-19 are turning to faster, cheaper but less accurate tests to avoid the delays and shortages that have plagued efforts to diagnose and trace those infected quickly. John Miller, Caroline Copley U.S.

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WHO reports record one-day rise in global coronavirus cases amid European outbreak

Thu, 2020-10-08 16:55 — mike kraft

WHO reports record one-day rise in global coronavirus cases amid European outbreak The World Health Organization reported a record one-day increase in global coronavirus cases on Thursday, with the total rising by 338,779 in 24 hours led by a surge of infections in Europe. Lisa Shumaker U.S.

(Reuters) - The World Health Organization reported a record one-day increase in global coronavirus cases on Thursday, with the total rising by 338,779 in 24 hours led by a surge of infections in Europe.

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