Healthflipped into Coronavirus Daily DigestCoronavirus Daily Digest: July 8 IssueHealthU.S. recorded a record 60,000 new cases on Tuesday, pushing the total number of patients infected with COVID-19 to 3 million. President Trump disagreed with Dr. Anthony Fauci over the coronavirus surge, saying "we are in a good place." Neurologists warn of serious brain disorders that could occur in virus patients with mild symptoms. Plus, for those that refuse to wear cloth masks, do face shields offer better protection? A look inside a Houston hospital as the number of cases rise.
Healthflipped into Coronavirus Daily DigestCoronavirus Daily Digest: July 7 IssueHealthPresident Trump formally withdraws the U.S. from the World Health Organization as the country nears 3 million COVID-19 cases. Medical workers warn of dangerously low levels of available protective gear. India now has the third-highest number of reported virus cases, surpassing Russia. Coronavirus antibody study in Spain warns herd immunity "cannot be achieved" without devastating effects. Plus, the dangerous race for the COVID-19 vaccine.
HealthBack to School in the Age of CoronavirusHealthAhead of a new academic year, governments and educators are exploring ways to reopen schools and restore some sense of normalcy in students' lives. How can this can be done safely in the midst of a pandemic remains unclear, as some colleges and universities plan to fully reopen while others opt for virtual learning. Here's a look at what awaits students in the new term.
Healthflipped into Coronavirus Daily DigestCoronavirus Daily Digest: July 6 IssueHealthThe number of confirmed COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. rose to 130,000, according to a Reuters tally. More than 200 scientists have petitioned the World Health Organization to acknowledge that the virus can be spread by air, a decision that could alter current safety measures. President Trump falsely claims "99 percent of virus cases are totally harmless." The director of the Centers for Disease Control says you don't have to exhibit symptoms in order to be tested.
Healthflipped into Coronavirus Daily DigestCoronavirus Daily Digest: June 12 IssueHealthThe Centers for Disease Control releases guidelines on how to minimize everyday risks. A government study shows most Americans won't feel safe even after lockdown restrictions are lifted. As states begin to reopen schools, how safe will they be for students? Survivors of severe COVID-19 cases battle delirium as they struggle to recover. Plus, as the pandemic spreads, who's most likely to hoard toilet paper?
Healthflipped into Coronavirus Daily DigestCoronavirus Daily Digest: June 11 IssueHealthThe U.S. tops 2 million confirmed COVID-19 cases as more states reopen. Quarantine fatigue has governors hesitant to extend lockdowns even as virus cases spike. Final tests of a potential vaccine are set to start next month. Scientists are still baffled at how to develop an immunity against the coronavirus.
