Healthflipped into Coronavirus Daily DigestCoronavirus Daily Digest: May 7 IssueHealthThe White House shelves detailed guide by the Centers for Disease Control on how to reopen the country. A U.S.-funded study reveals that hydroxychloroquine, once promoted by President Trump, fails to help hospitalized COVID-19 patients. New York's virus death toll rises to 20,000. Masks are effective at containing the spread of the coronavirus, landmark analysis of 64 studies finds. Plus, the underground effort to get masks to doctors.
HealthCoronavirus Daily Digest: May 6 IssueHealthPresident Trump says the White House's COVID-19 task force will "continue on indefinitely" but walks back talk of a vaccine by year's end. The World Health Organization warns against rushing to end lockdowns. Doctors struggle to figure out why the second week of being diagnosed with COVID-19 is particularly dangerous among patients. Plus, why you should be careful reading coronavirus studies that haven't been peer-reviewed.
Healthflipped into Coronavirus Daily DigestCoronavirus Daily Digest: May 5 IssueHealthThe White House is considering disbanding its coronavirus task force, according to Vice President Mike Pence, as the U.S. death toll rose to 70,000. Health officials are left puzzled after 15 children in New York City were diagnosed with a serious inflammatory syndrome possibly linked to COVID-19. Why people who are infected but not hospitalized take weeks to recover from the virus. Plus, the pressure to perform is breaking us down.
Healthflipped into Coronavirus Daily DigestCoronavirus Daily Digest: May 4 IssueHealthPresident Trump concedes up to 100,000 Americans could die from COVID-19, though White House official Dr. Deborah Birx maintains the U.S. could see up to 240,000 deaths. The FDA establishes coronavirus antibody standards to ensure accuracy. Italy begins to open up one of Europe's strictest lockdowns. The mental health crisis affecting frontline workers and others during the pandemic. Plus, everything you need to know about contact tracing, explained.
Healthflipped into Coronavirus Daily DigestCoronavirus Daily Digest: May 1 IssueHealthNew data estimates more than 16,000 nursing home patients have died from COVID-19 in the U.S., while another report predicts two more years of the pandemic. Gilead receives emergency FDA authorization for remdesivir to treat coronavirus, President Trump says. Plus, are we undercounting the number of children diagnosed with the coronavirus? Meet the 101-year-old woman who beat both the 1918 flu pandemic and COVID-19.
Healthflipped into Coronavirus Daily DigestCoronavirus Daily Digest: April 30 IssueHealthItaly reports spike in the number of patients recovering from COVID-19 and a decrease in new cases. Prime Minister Boris Johnson declares the U.K. has moved "past the peak" of the country's outbreak. Gilead says it can produce "several million" rounds next year of its remdesivir drug, which earned praise from Dr. Anthony Fauci amid conflicting reports. Plus, do your genes predispose you to the coronavirus?
Healthflipped into Coronavirus Daily DigestCoronavirus Daily Digest: April 29 IssueHealthPresident Trump says federal social distancing guidelines will "fade out." Dr. Anthony Fauci says there's "clear-cut" evidence Gilead's remdesivir drug works against COVID-19, despite conflicting reports. Officially more than 58,000 Americans have died from the virus, but experts think the tally is off by "tens of thousands." As Apple and Google grapple with contact tracing efforts, a study suggests most Americans will not opt-in. How emojis are helping to keep us connected and entertained
Healthflipped into Coronavirus Daily DigestCoronavirus Daily Digest: April 28 IssueHealthThe number of confirmed Americans infected with COVID-19 tops 1 million, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. The U.K. is at risk of having one of the highest virus death tolls in Europe. A new study shows certain cancer patients that develop the coronavirus are three times likelier to die from COVID-19. Plus, Sweden's very different approach to tackling the disease, battling the pandemic through the eyes of nurses, and why a positive antibody test doesn't mean you're immune...yet.
Healthflipped into Coronavirus Daily DigestCoronavirus Daily Digest: April 27 IssueHealthThe Centers for Disease Control adds six more symptoms to its COVID-19 list. As the number of worldwide infections tops 3 million, an analysis of federal data shows the U.S. recorded an estimated 15,400 excess deaths, nearly two times as many as were publicly attributed to the coronavirus during the early weeks of the pandemic. Africa begins to see a steep rise in cases—could it be the next global epicenter? Plus, first responders continue to show up for work after recovering from COVID-19.
Healthflipped into Coronavirus Daily DigestCoronavirus Daily Digest: April 24 IssueHealthAs the number of U.S. dead rises past 50,000, an overwhelming majority of Americans say they support COVID-19 restrictions. On the heels of President Trump suggesting ingesting disinfectant as a viable coronavirus treatment, the maker of Lysol and members of the president's administration have come out against the idea, saying it's dangerous. Plus, members of the World Health Organization pledge to work together on tests, drugs and vaccines, though without U.S. assistance.
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Healthflipped into Covid-19 ResourcesCoronavirus Magazine by News Literacy ProjectAs the coronavirus virus captures the world's attention, we are here to share articles about information related to the pandemic, examples of misinformation and more.
Healthflipped into Coronavirus Daily DigestCoronavirus Daily Digest: April 23 IssueHealthNew York health officials estimate 13.9% of residents—at least 2.7 million people—have likely had COVID-19. Gilead reports latest test shows remdesivir drug showed no benefits as a coronavirus treatment. Researchers cast doubt on the theory COVID-19 came from a lab accident. Nursing homes plead for more testing as an estimated 10,000 people have died from the pandemic. Plus, a new study shows nearly 9 out of 10 patients placed on a ventilator don't survive.
Healthflipped into Coronavirus Daily DigestCoronavirus Daily Digest: April 22 IssueHealthThe first two COVID-19 deaths occurred in California nearly three weeks before the U.S. officially reported a single fatality. Plus, how President Trump wound up endorsing the unproven hydroxychloroquine treatment, 11 ways the pandemic will change the way we live, why this small town in northern California wants to be the model for antibody testing nationwide, and these are the body collectors of this crisis.
Healthflipped into Coronavirus Daily DigestCoronavirus Daily Digest: April 21 IssueHealthThe head of the Centers for Disease Control warns the next wave of COVID-19 this winter will likely be worse than what we're experiencing now. Rick Bright, a leading vaccine development expert, suddenly resigns from the federal agency he led which was responsible for developing a vaccine. The U.K. will start human vaccine trials on Thursday and the FDA authorized the first at-home coronavirus sample collection kit. Plus, are we too dependent on ventilators?
Healthflipped into Coronavirus Daily DigestCoronavirus Daily Digest: April 20 IssueHealthThe nightmare some COVID-19 patients face after leaving intensive care and why young adults have already experienced a lifetime of national crises. Plus, President Trump defended anti-quarantine protests and governors complain about troubles with antibody testing, Facebook and Carnegie Mellon University release county-by-county map showing where COVID-19 has spread, and the loss of facial expressions with the rise of masks.
Healthflipped into Coronavirus Daily DigestCoronavirus Daily Digest: April 17 IssueHealthThe death toll in China rose sharply after the country's hardest-hit city Wuhan revised its count by 1,300. More than 150,000 people have died worldwide from COVID-19. A new antibody study suggests the novel coronavirus may be more widespread than health experts originally thought. Plus, GM delivers the first batch of ventilators of a 30,000-unit government order to hospitals.
Healthflipped into Coronavirus Daily DigestCoronavirus Daily Digest: April 16 IssueHealthThe excruciatingly long day for a doctor treating COVID-19 patients in Italy where more than 21,000 have died. The World Health Organization warned this week would be "critical" as Europe records nearly one million cases. As the U.S. prepares to slowly reopen, Japan declares a national state of emergency, and the U.K. extends its lockdown for three more weeks. Plus, why teens may not be the same after the pandemic.
Healthflipped into Coronavirus Daily DigestCoronavirus Daily Digest: April 15 IssueHealthThe World Health Organization lists six conditions to end a lockdown, but that hasn't stopped some countries and states from determining when they'll reopen. Plus, Governor Andrew Cuomo orders all New Yorkers to start wearing cloth masks or face coverings when out in public, how health care workers avoid bringing COVID-19 home, and this 99-year-old World War II vet raised millions for the U.K. health service.
Healthflipped into Coronavirus Daily DigestCoronavirus Daily Digest: April 14 IssueHealthMore than 9,000 U.S. healthcare workers are infected with COVID-19, New York City revises its death toll to 10,000, and California unveils a plan to reopen the state but only under six conditions. Plus, the former commissioner for the Food and Drug Administration shares his thoughts on when and how social distancing will end, and how the U.S. must prepare itself for the long-haul against the coronavirus.
Healthflipped into Coronavirus Daily DigestCoronavirus Daily Digest: April 13 IssueHealthAs the U.S. wages war on COVID-19, attention turns to reopening the country. Governors from east coast and west coast states are banding together to determine the right time as Robert R. Redfield, director of the Centers for Disease Control, warns extensive testing should be a prerequisite. Plus, the danger of decision fatigue in the age of coronavirus, and what we can learn from the deaths of the first 1,000 American patients.
Healthflipped into Coronavirus Daily DigestCoronavirus Daily Digest: April 10 IssueHealthMarried for 50 years, this couple was separated by the pandemic and the husband fears he'll never see his wife again. Plus, Italy reports fewer cases and fatalities as the number of worldwide COVID-19 deaths surpasses 100,000 people. Experts are concerned with how the coronavirus could impact indigenous people. What happened to the CDC?
Healthflipped into Coronavirus Daily DigestCoronavirus Daily Digest: April 9 IssueHealthExperience a day in the life of these New Yorkers combating the pandemic in a state that now has more reported COVID-19 cases than any other country. Plus, Dr. Anthony Fauci outlines what we can expect when things "return to normal" post-pandemic, and can telemedicine help solve mental health issues you might be have due to self-isolation?
Healthflipped into Coronavirus Daily DigestCoronavirus Daily Digest: April 8 IssueHealthNew York's death toll could be undercounted, as those who died at home may be left off the roll. Italy and Spain see a decrease in intensive care patients, but the emotional toll has hit hard. Plus, passengers from the Diamond Princess cruise ship reveal the stigma of having COVID-19, and imagine watching your family combat the pandemic across two continents.
Healthflipped into Coronavirus Daily DigestCoronavirus Daily Digest: April 7 IssueHealthNew York recorded its highest single-day death toll of 731 as more than 1,200 Americans died in the past 24 hours. The head of the Centers for Disease Control said the number of dead could decrease as we practice social distancing. Plus, a recovering patient shares how a ventilator saved his life, and as even as the lockdown of Wuhan ends, normal life is still a distant dream.
Healthflipped into Coronavirus Daily DigestCoronavirus Daily Digest: April 6 IssueHealthThe U.S. death toll now stands at over 10,000 as we begin a week the White House warned would be one of the hardest Americans have endured during this pandemic. But a glimmer of hope has appeared in New York where Governor Andrew Cuomo reported a "possible flattening of the curve" in the state, one of the hardest hit in the country. Plus, a new report from the Health and Human Services watchdog reveals severe supply shortages at hospitals combating COVID-19.
Healthflipped into Coronavirus Daily DigestCoronavirus Daily Digest: April 3 IssueHealthAs New York recorded its deadliest day of the pandemic with more than 500 deaths, its governor Andrew Cuomo said he will seize ventilators and protective gear from private hospitals and companies that aren’t using them. Plus, a look at how the COVID-19 lockdown is impacting our health, and what's it like for nurses fighting on the front lines.
Healthflipped into Coronavirus Daily DigestCoronavirus Daily Digest: April 2 IssueHealthPresident Trump invokes the Defense Production Act to mobilize building of ventilators as the number of worldwide confirmed cases tops 1 million and the death toll surpasses 50,000. The Food and Drug Administration eases restrictions preventing gay men from donating blood during the pandemic. Plus, sheltering-in-place from coronavirus has led to an increase in domestic violence, and a closer look at the virus' impact on the elderly in nursing homes.
Healthflipped into Coronavirus Daily DigestCoronavirus Daily Digest: April 1 IssueHealthU.S. records more than 200,000 cases of coronavirus, coming on the heels of a White House warning that up to 200,000 deaths could occur "if we do things perfectly." Homeland Security officials have also cautioned that protective gear from the national stockpile is nearly depleted. Plus, the Centers for Disease Control warn 25 percent of those infected are symptom-free and why that's complicating efforts to track the spread of this disease.
Healthflipped into Coronavirus Daily DigestCoronavirus Daily Digest: March 31 IssueHealthCOVID-19 deaths in the U.S. surpassed 3,600, topping not only China's reported figure but also the number of Americans who died in the September 11 terrorist attacks. White House officials suggested there's a "glimmer" of hope, though New York's governor described the pandemic as being "more dangerous" than anyone expected. Plus, their mom died of coronavirus, but they had to say goodbye by walkie-talkie.
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