Laurie Garrett
Former Sr Fellow @CFR_org. Recipient of Pulitzer Prize, Polk (2Xs) and Peabody Awards. Author: IHeard theSirensScream, TheComingPlague, Ebola & BetrayalofTrust.
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The Navy Hospital Ships Aren’t Helping
The empty ships are a reminder to be skeptical of grand gestures and easy fixes.
COVID-19 Outbreak Associated with Air Conditioning in Restaurant, Guangzhou, China, 2020
During January 26–February 10, 2020, an outbreak of 2019 novel coronavirus disease in an air-conditioned restaurant in Guangzhou, China, involved 3 fa...
Laurie Garrett
THIS:
"During Jan26–Feb10, an outbreak of #COVID19 in an air-conditioned restaurant in Guangzhou, China, involved 3 family clusters. The airflow direction was consistent w/droplet transmission."
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Trump warns 'there will be a lot of death' in the coming week
President Trump on Saturday urged the American public to brace for a difficult week ahead as the novel coronavirus spreads domestically, saying there would be “a lot of death.”
Sweden's liberal pandemic strategy questioned as Stockholm death toll mounts
A spike in novel coronavirus infections and deaths in Stockholm has raised questions about Sweden's decision to fight the outbreak without resorting to the lockdowns that have left much of Europe at a standstill.
A special case of COVID-19 with long duration of viral shedding for 49 days
Prolonged viral shedding is associated with severe status and poor prognosis of COVID-19 patients. Unexpectedly, here we report a non-severe patient with the longest duration of viral shedding. According to the investigation on the clinical and...
Laurie Garrett
A Chinese research paper says a #COVID19 patient shed infectious virus for 49 days -- shedding stopped when he was administered antiserum from a convalescent #SARSCoV2 survivor.
Big implications for safe patient mgmt., but study needs review.
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430,000 People Have Traveled From China to U.S. Since Coronavirus Surfaced
There were 1,300 direct flights to 17 cities before President Trump’s travel restrictions. Since then, nearly 40,000 Americans and other authorized travelers have made the trip, some this past week and many with spotty screening.
Deaths in New York from coronavirus rise to over 3,500
The number of coronavirus deaths in New York has passed 3,500, Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) announced at a daily briefing Saturday, an increase of 630 in one day.
South Africa rolls out mobile testing in virus lockdown
South African public healthcare workers dispersed into the buzzing streets of Johannesburg's Yeoville neighbourhood as Africa's worst virus-hit country rolled out mass door-to-door testing for COVID-19.
The lockdown only buys us time: to really defeat the virus we need mass testing now | Devi Sridhar
Instead of endless mass isolation or just waiting for a cure, the UK needs a data-driven, targeted approach to coronavirus testing, says Devi Sridhar of the University of Edinburgh
Army Sends Mortuary Unit to NYC, Takes Over Javits Center for COVID-19 Patients
Thousands of lives have already been lost — teachers, first responders, health care workers; the virus has ripped whole chunks from families and taken many friends. New York City, impaired by the density that makes it one of the world’s most vibrant...
Lockdowns around world could last weeks more, officials warn
Spain, Germany and UK says measures could stay in place as deaths in Italy push past 15,000
KFF Health Tracking Poll – Early April 2020: The Impact Of Coronavirus On Life In America - Politics Findings
Poll Findings: Coronavirus, 2020 Election and President Trump Throughout the 2020 Democratic primary, KFF has found health care at the top of voters’ minds and this month’s KFF Health Tracking Poll…
The US states which still aren't on coronavirus lockdown, mapped
Across the world, from India to Italy, Australia and the UK, people have been directed to stay inside to limit the spread of coronavirus. Generally the accepted method is to implement a “lockdown” or
Coronavirus Case Counts Are Meaningless*
*Unless you know something about testing. And even then, it gets complicated.
A Pandemic Expert Tells Us Why She Was So Wrong About Coronavirus
'I just assumed that the US system would be a little bit better...and I just couldn't have been more wrong.'
Italy reports drop in intensive care cases for first time since start of coronavirus outbreak
‘This is important news because it allows our hospitals to breathe,’ says official
Why stronger federal leadership is needed to buy, distribute PPE
Personal protective equipment shortages are dire, and a bidding war among states, hospitals is worsening things. Here’s how President Trump can help.
‘If we do it right, we'll only have to do it once’ – Bill Gates calls for a nationwide US shutdown
Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates argues that an entire-country shutdown would be the most effective way for the US to fight the coronavirus.
Trump Just Missed a Perfect Opportunity to Reassert American Leadership
The G-20 helped beat Ebola. Why can’t it do the same for the coronavirus?