More than 2 million Australians downloaded an app to try to assist authorities with contact tracing — a sizable dent in a country of 25 million people.
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Antibody tests can't yet say who's immune to COVID-19, but they can show who's at risk
By showing how many people haven’t been infected, the tests provide a picture of who remains vulnerable to the coronavirus.
Pug in North Carolina tests positive for coronavirus, may be first for dog in U.S.
The dog, Winston, is experiencing mild symptoms, his owner said. "There was one day when he didn’t want to eat his breakfast, and if you know pugs you know they love to eat."
Fauci says coronavirus-like outbreak is 'what keeps me up at night'
“Everyone is at risk,” the nation's top infectious disease expert said.
Groceries could see meat shortages by end of week amid plant closings
Consumers could start seeing shortages by Friday at supermarket meat counters, expert say.
Ohio election to test vote by mail during coronavirus crisis
Sanders' name is still on the ballot against Biden even though he's quit the Democratic primary.
The Presedent Trump's (very) brief period of coronavirus mourning
Analysis: As the week began, the president quickly lamented the deaths of fellow Americans by the tens of thousands — and the economy he says he built.
Reversing course, House won't return to D.C. next week because of coronavirus threat
“We made a judgement that we will not come back next week,” House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., said in a phone call with reporters.
Russia will "face a new and grueling phase of the pandemic," Putin says
Russia will "face a new and grueling phase of the pandemic," President Vladimir Putin said in a televised statement Tuesday.
“The daily increase in cases has relatively stabilized, but this mustn’t calm us down, the situation is still very serious,” Putin said. “The peak is not behind us, we are about to face a new and grueling phase of the pandemic… the deadly threat of the virus remains.”
Putin said Russia will extend its self-isolation guidelines through May 11.
The beginning of May in Russia is marked by long public holidays for Labor Day and Victory Day, with a few working days in between that will be made non-working days this year, Putin added.
After May 11, the country might start to gradually ease restrictions, Putin said. He ordered the government to prepare a plan for that by May 5.
“We can’t talk about it as a simultaneous cancellation of restrictions, we must prepare for a tough road ahead,” Putin said. “We need to account for all risks and show sensibility, so we are not thrown back to lose everything we have so far achieved."
In his address, Putin acknowledged “deficit of some items,” including medical equipment, and ordered his government to increase production rates.
“The daily increase in cases has relatively stabilized, but this mustn’t calm us down, the situation is still very serious,” Putin said. “The peak is not behind us, we are about to face a new and grueling phase of the pandemic… the deadly threat of the virus remains.”
Putin said Russia will extend its self-isolation guidelines through May 11.
The beginning of May in Russia is marked by long public holidays for Labor Day and Victory Day, with a few working days in between that will be made non-working days this year, Putin added.
After May 11, the country might start to gradually ease restrictions, Putin said. He ordered the government to prepare a plan for that by May 5.
“We can’t talk about it as a simultaneous cancellation of restrictions, we must prepare for a tough road ahead,” Putin said. “We need to account for all risks and show sensibility, so we are not thrown back to lose everything we have so far achieved."
In his address, Putin acknowledged “deficit of some items,” including medical equipment, and ordered his government to increase production rates.
Trump tells governors to 'seriously consider and maybe get going' on opening schools
President Donald Trump on Monday urged the nation's governors to "seriously consider" reopening schools as part of his push to restart the economy, though many states have already recommended against resuming the school year.
Monday, April 27, 2020
Coronavirus detected on air pollution particles, preliminary study finds
Italian scientists have found the coronavirus on tiny particles of air pollution, a new preliminary study said.
Where can I get a COVID-19 antibody test and is it reliable? Here's everything you need to know.
Coronavirus antibody testing in the U.S. is starting to ramp up as government officials discuss when they can reopen communities and health experts survey hotspots.
From coast to coast, epidemiologists are using some of the many antibody tests that have entered the market recently to determine how much COVID-19 has spread.
The importance of these tests are not lost on Americans, who are itching to go back to work, see loved ones and find out if they have been infected with the virus. Many have questions about where to find antibody tests, how they work and if they can even be trusted.
There aren't easy answers. With little public data about the tests' accuracy, experts question whether they will give people false reassurances by indicating they have immunity to the disease.
What is an antibody test?
Testing to see if people have antibodies in their blood isn’t the same as testing to see if they are infected with the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
An antibody test can determine if someone has been infected and recovered, whereas a molecular test – a "PCR" test that usually uses a nose or throat swab – shows whether that person was infected with the virus at the time the test was taken.
Antibodies are the body’s way of remembering how it responded to an infection so they can attack again if exposed to the same pathogen. If a person has antibodies in her blood, that means she has immune cells available to fight the virus, which lowers the risk of getting sick.
How does a COVID-19 antibody test kit work?
The blood tests for COVID-19 look for antibodies specific to this coronavirus. Health care workers take a sample of a patient's blood and isolate the parts containing the antibodies into a serum. If someone has coronavirus antibodies, they would be found in the blood, along with other antibodies.
Some tests use a simple finger prick to draw a blood sample, which is collected with a thin straw and deposited in a small cartridge along with a special solution of liquids that will cause a reaction. Ten minutes later, the test promises to tell you whether you've had COVID-19.
From coast to coast, epidemiologists are using some of the many antibody tests that have entered the market recently to determine how much COVID-19 has spread.
The importance of these tests are not lost on Americans, who are itching to go back to work, see loved ones and find out if they have been infected with the virus. Many have questions about where to find antibody tests, how they work and if they can even be trusted.
There aren't easy answers. With little public data about the tests' accuracy, experts question whether they will give people false reassurances by indicating they have immunity to the disease.
What is an antibody test?
Testing to see if people have antibodies in their blood isn’t the same as testing to see if they are infected with the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
An antibody test can determine if someone has been infected and recovered, whereas a molecular test – a "PCR" test that usually uses a nose or throat swab – shows whether that person was infected with the virus at the time the test was taken.
Antibodies are the body’s way of remembering how it responded to an infection so they can attack again if exposed to the same pathogen. If a person has antibodies in her blood, that means she has immune cells available to fight the virus, which lowers the risk of getting sick.
How does a COVID-19 antibody test kit work?
The blood tests for COVID-19 look for antibodies specific to this coronavirus. Health care workers take a sample of a patient's blood and isolate the parts containing the antibodies into a serum. If someone has coronavirus antibodies, they would be found in the blood, along with other antibodies.
Some tests use a simple finger prick to draw a blood sample, which is collected with a thin straw and deposited in a small cartridge along with a special solution of liquids that will cause a reaction. Ten minutes later, the test promises to tell you whether you've had COVID-19.
Doctors find more cases of 'COVID toes' in dermatological registry. Here's what they learned
Doctors are learning more about COVID-19’s newest and oddest skin manifestation, dubbed COVID toes, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention adds to the growing list of symptoms
Coronavirus government response updates: WH cancels, then reinstates, Monday's briefing, Birx says social distancing could last through summer
The White House has reinstated Monday's coronavirus task force briefing after initially cancelling it this morning, as
Sunday, April 26, 2020
An aggrieved Trump blames press for furor over disinfectant comments as Birx defends him
California heat wave draws large crowds to beaches despite stay-at-home order
"We've had very good compliance," a lifeguard said. "People are spreading out."
Summer-like weather across much of California drove large crowds to the beaches Saturday despite a
Summer-like weather across much of California drove large crowds to the beaches Saturday despite a
Trump approved of Georgia Gov. Kemp's plan to reopen early before the president bashed it
The green light from the president and Pence came in separate private conversations with the GOP governor.
Trump skips questions at coronavirus briefing after disinfectant debacle
Friday's coronavirus task force briefing, which have sometimes gone as long as two hours, lasted just over 20 minutes.
Global coronavirus death toll surpasses 200,000, as world leaders commit to finding vaccine
"We will only halt COVID-19 through solidarity," said Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General.
White House considering scaling back Trump's daily coronavirus briefings in coming weeks
Talk of cutting down the president’s daily briefings heated up after he suggested injecting disinfectant as a potential virus treatment, but the decision ultimately rests with him.
Governors urge Trump to keep briefings 'fact-based' after disinfectant comments
"I want to say, unequivocally, no one should be using disinfectant ... to fight COVID-19," Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said. "Please don’t do it."
Saturday, April 25, 2020
Medical experts rip Trump's suggestion that sunlight, disinfectants may treat coronavirus
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump's suggestion that scientists study whether sunlight or disinfectants could be used to treat coronavirus patients prompted alarm Friday from health experts who warned Americans against embracing unproven remedies.
How health experts reacted when Trump suggested injecting disinfectants
The U.S. president's comments prompted doctors to issue statements urging people not to ingest or inject cleaning products as Covid-19 treatment.
Shortly after president Donald Trump suggested during a White House briefing to inject disinfectants as coronavirus treatment, health officals issued statements urging people not to inject or ingest cleaning products.
Dr. Vin Gupta, a pulmonologist and global health policy expert said that people should absolutely not liste to the president’s comments, “this notion of injecting or ingesting any type of cleansing product into the body is irresponsible, and it’s dangerous. It’s a common method that people utilize when they want to kill themselves.”
Also Gupta said that some of the symptoms of injecting disifectants would are nausea, extreme vomiting, diaherrea and dehydration.
Also the companies that make this products had to come out an issue a statement regarding the matter.
Reckitt Benckiser, the British company that manufacturers Lysol and Dettol, published the statement on its website saying that “under no circumstance should our disinfectant products be administered into the human body.”
While medical experts and cleaning-supply companies feared Trump’s suggestion that disinfectants could be injected as a treatment for COVID-19 could result in people poisoning themselves by ingesting or injecting cleaning products, some of the president’s supporters claimed his remarks were taken out of context.
Shortly after president Donald Trump suggested during a White House briefing to inject disinfectants as coronavirus treatment, health officals issued statements urging people not to inject or ingest cleaning products.
Dr. Vin Gupta, a pulmonologist and global health policy expert said that people should absolutely not liste to the president’s comments, “this notion of injecting or ingesting any type of cleansing product into the body is irresponsible, and it’s dangerous. It’s a common method that people utilize when they want to kill themselves.”
Also Gupta said that some of the symptoms of injecting disifectants would are nausea, extreme vomiting, diaherrea and dehydration.
Also the companies that make this products had to come out an issue a statement regarding the matter.
Reckitt Benckiser, the British company that manufacturers Lysol and Dettol, published the statement on its website saying that “under no circumstance should our disinfectant products be administered into the human body.”
While medical experts and cleaning-supply companies feared Trump’s suggestion that disinfectants could be injected as a treatment for COVID-19 could result in people poisoning themselves by ingesting or injecting cleaning products, some of the president’s supporters claimed his remarks were taken out of context.
Coronavirus live US updates: cases and deaths, latest news, today
US coronavirus update at 13:00 EST/10:00 PST (19:00 CEST) on Saturday 25 April
According to the latest figures published by Johns Hopkins University, 2,840,830 cases have been detected worldwide, with 199,272 deaths and 803,139 people now recovered.
According to the latest figures published by Johns Hopkins University, 2,840,830 cases have been detected worldwide, with 199,272 deaths and 803,139 people now recovered.
Friday, April 24, 2020
White House says payroll tax cut for employees could come in 'Phase 4' coronavirus relief package
President Trump is hoping to include a payroll tax cut for employees as part of a Phase 4 stimulus relief package, as the Trump administration remains confident that a deal could be struck next week on a separate plan to replenish the Payment Protection Program, Fox News has learned.
House passes $484B coronavirus small business relief bill, sends to The Presedent Trump
The Presendent Trump signs $484B small business coronavirus relief bill into law
President Trump on Friday signed the nearly $500 billion “Phase 3.5” emergency interim coronavirus relief package into law after Congress passed legislation this week replenishing the fund for small
FDA warns against using hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus outside of hospitals
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday cautioned against prescribing hydroxychloroquine to COVID-19 patients outside of hospital settings or clinical trials.
U.S. hits 50,000 deaths from coronavirus - just as many states announce plans to ease social distancing
The U.S. passed 50,000 coronavirus deaths on Friday and is closing in on nearly 1 million infections as several states around the nation begin implementing plans for reopening businesses and easing social distancing.
The Presedent Trump hits back amid critiques of his anti-science approach
The Presedent Trump hits back amid critiques of his anti-science approach
The President spent little time at his daily briefing explaining his thinking on how he might safely pilot the nation out of this crisis, instead reaching for a new narrative more hopeful than the grim reality in his latest example of "miracle" thinking on how to beat the pandemic.
The Presedent Trump, ever the salesman, is peddling dangerous cures for coronavirus
He's marketed steaks and real estate, board games and vodka, but nothing the incorrigible salesman has tried to hawk measures up to his latest routine as he speculated on a possible new cure for Covid-19.
Coronavirus live US updates: cases and deaths, latest news, today
Coronavirus live US updates: cases and deaths, latest news, today
Coronavirus live United States: latest Covid-19 news - 24 April
US coronavirus update at 10:05 EST/07:05 PST (16:05 CEST) on Friday 24 April
According to the latest figures published by Johns Hopkins University, 2,735,117 cases have been detected worldwide, with 192,019 deaths and 751,501 people now recovered.
The Pesedent Trump claims Biden too scared to debate him from COVID-19
Trump claims Biden too scared to debate him – hours after former vice president challenges him to one
Donald Trump claimed Joe Biden “doesn’t want to debate” him because of the coronavirus pandemic during a press conference on Thursday — just hours after the former vice president suggested he's eager for the shot.
The Presedent Trump owes tens of millions to the Bank of China due to COVID-19
Donald Trump is warning “China will own the United States” if Joe Biden is elected president.
But Trump himself is tens of millions of dollars in debt to China: In 2012, his real estate partner refinanced one of Trump’s most prized New York buildings for almost $1 billion.
But Trump himself is tens of millions of dollars in debt to China: In 2012, his real estate partner refinanced one of Trump’s most prized New York buildings for almost $1 billion.
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