She also emphasized the need for social distancing. As animals lose their habitats due to climate change, they are coming into contact with humans more often—and transmitting disease. But as soon as more tests are available, testing must become much more widespread, he said—first for close contacts of those who are ill, so they can be quarantined and monitored; then for people who are mildly ill, to determine whether they have COVID; then for a random segment of the population, to find asymptomatic cases.
President Trump suggested on March 23 that social distancing restrictions in the U. But many epidemiologists say that months of social distancing are just what is needed to prevent millions of deaths from COVID March Will inequality worsen the toll of the pandemic in the U.
She noted that the U. Government action offering financial support to laid-off or idled workers, and policies that ease prison crowding, will be key to lowering the toll of the coronavirus, she said.
Early data suggests that a global clampdown on public life is helping to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Marc Lipsitch said that social distancing—keeping people physically distant from each other as much as possible—is like applying the brakes to a car speeding down a hill. March Should older Americans die to save the economy?
Ethicists call it a false choice. Navigating the COVID crisis requires finding a balance between protecting public health and protecting the economy, say policymakers, ethicists, and religious leaders.
Ashish Jha said that people have set up a false dichotomy between the two. With hospital beds and ventilators predicted to be in short supply for the expected numbers of COVID patients, experts say that clinicians will be confronted with having to ration care, as doctors in Italy have already had to do.
To make such difficult decisions, many ethicists recommend using a utilitarian approach, in which care would be directed toward those most likely to benefit the most from it, according to this article by Austin Frakt , senior research scientist in the Department of Health Policy and Management.
Among their recommendations: Open the windows, turn on the humidifier, and run the bathroom exhaust fan. These and other steps can minimize risk of coronavirus spreading through your home if family members and roommates fall ill, they wrote. Climate change, which leads to some food-growing regions becoming too hot or wet, is one of the drivers forcing agriculture into new areas—and shrinking animal habitats. Instead, Do It Right. The Atlantic. More people could die from COVID … in just a few months than have died in every single war this country has fought since its inception.
Public health experts are horrified at the prospect of resuming business across the U. But President Trump is considering pulling back on social distancing. March Trump says he may soon push businesses to reopen, defying the advice of coronavirus experts Washington Post.
President Trump said he may soon loosen federal guidelines regarding social distancing and urge now-closed businesses to reopen—even though public health experts say social distancing must continue for many more weeks to stop the spread of COVID If we let up now, we can be virtually certain that health care will be overwhelmed in many if not all parts of the country.
March Far more people in the U. Some experts wonder if the quarantine will only be a temporary solution—if the virus will come back after people go back to work and school. Marc Lipsitch said that the transition back to normal life would be difficult, like letting the air out of a balloon slowly.
Not bad so far Harvard Gazette. The survey, developed by Harvard Humanitarian Initiative researchers Phuong Pham and Patrick Vinck , is aimed at tracking, monitoring, and analyzing global socio-behavioral trends to inform the COVID global response.
March Harvard scientist says climate change could be fueling recent boom in devastating outbreaks Boston 25 News. For example, changing climates can spur wild animals to look for new habitats, where they come into increasing contact with humans.
He added that air pollution from fossil fuels can make people more susceptible to respiratory infections like COVID March I asked eight chatbots whether I had Covid But different chatbots tested by reporters provided conflicting and sometimes confusing information.
Hospitals, clinics, and doctors are trying to provide care for patients such as pregnant women, people with chronic illnesses, and those with injuries, while minimizing their risk of infection with COVID Marc Lipsitch said that COVID patients need to be the focus of medical attention right now, and others should be mindful of the risk of catching the disease.
Personal protective equipment—masks, eye protection, gloves, and gowns—is in short supply for healthcare workers on the frontlines of fighting COVID Taking extra time and care for ourselves to improve our well-being—to prioritize mental and emotional health—is critical during the coronavirus pandemic, wrote Dean Michelle Williams and Shekhar Saxena , professor of the practice of global mental health. They advised: practice physical distancing, but not social isolation; stay mindful and active; limit news consumption; create a new routine to fit your new normal; and seek help when you need it.
March These charts show how fast coronavirus cases are spreading — and what it takes to flatten the curve CNBC. Part of the reason for rapidly increasing case counts of people with COVID is that testing has ramped up, according to health officials.
But the available data is incomplete because of the delay in implementing widespread testing, and because many cases have gone unreported. Drug trials are currently underway to see if the drug hydroxychloroquine, which is used to treat malaria, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis, might also be safe and effective to use for treating COVID It appears that people—including doctors—are hoarding the drug.
Health policy expert Michael Barnett said that if the drug works, it must be saved for those who need it most. Harvard researchers from a range of disciplines are working on ways to contain and treat the coronavirus. He said the Center is also developing new technologies and efforts to increase testing capacity.
Children of all ages—even infants—could be affected by the coronavirus pandemic, because they can sense when a parent or caregiver is upset or worried, according to Archana Basu , research associate at Harvard Chan School and a psychologist at Massachusetts General Hospital.
She recommended limiting media exposure, engaging children in conversation to clear up misconceptions, and maintaining some familiar routines. Thrive Global.
March Why the push for a quick coronavirus vaccine could backfire Politico. Fast-tracking vaccines can backfire—because they can make people sicker. And if that happens, it could spur an anti-vaccine backlash. But to fight the coronavirus, the Trump administration has allowed one company to begin testing a potential vaccine on humans before doing the typical animal testing.
Experts said that while the vaccines currently being developed for coronavirus may not be dangerous, their effects should still be fully studied. March The U. National Geographic. Serological testing, to help identify those who may have developed immunity to COVID, would be one important step, he said.
March Need to see a health care provider during coronavirus? Virtual visits with your doctor will be the new normal during the coronavirus pandemic, wrote Michael Barnett and Asaf Bitton , executive director of AriadneLabs. They offered advice on how to safely access care in the weeks and months to come. They listed a host of challenges and actions that need to be taken, such as reducing the burden on hospitals by establishing methods for home treatment, or by building temporary hospitals.
They called for the production of huge quantities of ventilators and for ramped-up testing. Andrew Cuomo, for facts. Once testing picks up to where it should be, disease hotspots will become evident and containment will be possible—which would make it safer to start relaxing social distancing, he said.
Maintaining social distancing will buy the U. Health policy expert Michael Barnett said that while the U. Research in a tuberculosis lab led by Sarah Fortune has come to stop, part of an effort across Harvard to stop or slow work in labs in order to de-densify the University to lower the risk of infection from coronavirus. Epidemiologists William Hanage and Helen Jenkins of Boston University, who are married, used tree diagrams to explain how limiting contacts with others can help prevent many coronavirus infections.
They said that simple interventions, such as working from home, can have an exponential effect and can make a huge difference in slowing the spread of disease.
As for how the coronavirus might spread in the U. March Op-ed: We know enough now to act decisively against Covid Social distancing is a good place to start STAT.
March U. Mina also discussed topics such as how much to worry about contamination from surfaces, and the challenges with ramping up coronavirus testing. Experts say that healthy people should stay home as much as possible to slow the spread of coronavirus. Demand for coronavirus testing in the U. And in many ways we are absolutely flying blind at the moment.
People who live alone, even if healthy, should take the same precautions against the coronavirus that the CDC recommends for everyone, to minimize their own risk as well as the risk of spreading the virus to others, said Rachael Piltch-Loeb. March Is it safe — and ethical — to order food online during the coronavirus outbreak? The Guardian. People who deliver takeout food may face a high risk of exposure to the coronavirus and need to be careful, said infectious disease expert Thomas Tsai.
As for the food itself, he said early evidence suggests the virus is inactivated by heat, so should be safe. Will the U. A Wuhan-like outbreak could overwhelm many American I. Tsai worked on an analysis by the Harvard Global Health Institute of the availability of hospital beds around the country. Many more people will die. March DIY nasal swabs, drive-thrus and labs in overdrive: Americans are desperate for more coronavirus testing Washington Post.
Testing for the coronavirus in the U. Some clinicians and individuals have begun skirting FDA rules regarding testing to fill in the gap. And many health facilities are limiting testing to those with clear symptoms of COVID to conserve limited supplies of test kits and protective gear. March Panic is spreading like the coronavirus. Social distancing—avoiding close contact with people outside your immediate family, and also certain public spaces—will help curb the spread of the coronavirus, say experts.
March Coronavirus Is Spreading. Should You Cancel Your Vacation? New York Times. Experts say everyone should be cautious about non-essential travel right now. This is a space for friendly local discussions. No racist, discriminatory, vulgar or threatening language will be tolerated. Be transparent. Use your real name, and back up your claims. Keep it local and relevant. Make sure your replies stay on topic. Apple took a similar step in the summer of , before the wide availability of vaccines.
And when New York and some other cities were reopening, the virus was spreading to the South -- including to major GDP-contributing states like Texas and Florida.
Apple shares reacted to these steps, and the broader market saw it as a proxy for the spreading virus. Now investors are once again take their cue from this crucial stock. The Oracle of Omaha knows how to beat inflation. So ride his coattails. As of p. ET, the company's American depositary shares were down about 2. Nio doesn't own a factory directly; its vehicles are built in a plant owned by a joint venture between it and its manufacturing partner, state-owned automaker Jianghuai Automobile Group.
Not every stock with big potential has shot through the roof this year. Shopping for some tech bargains ahead of the Federal Reserve's rate hikes? Try these on for size, says one veteran tech analyst. As for the tumble in recent months, Cloudflare is being beaten up along with other high-growth but richly valued stocks because the market is anticipating that interest rates will rise from their current rock-bottom levels this year.
The Nasdaq Composite got thrown back on Thursday, and is down 1. What's got investors upset with Nvidia? Scientists have expressed concern. There are lots of things we can be doing to stop the virus from spreading. No level of death from covid is acceptable to me. UK ministers have denied reports that rapid-acting lateral flow tests will cease to be offered on a free-of-charge basis in England , at least for the time being.
Testing and omicron : Everything you need to know about testing in the time of omicron. A disused granite quarry repurposed to cremate the dead due to covid in Bengaluru, India. If correct, this means the worldwide death toll from the coronavirus would be pushed up from 5. India experienced a huge second wave of coronavirus infections in the first half of , leaving hospitals overwhelmed and a national shortage of oxygen supplies. In common with many other low and middle-income countries, India does not have good systemic methods for recording causes of death, especially those that occur in rural areas.
The military is being deployed to help in London hospitals due to staff shortages caused by covid infections and people self-isolating.
The two hundred members of the armed forces will include doctors, nurses and other personnel for general assistance. London was the first part of England to experience the latest covid surge caused by the omicron variant. People may need a fourth dose of a covid vaccine by autumn in the northern hemisphere, Stephane Bancel of vaccine manufacturer Moderna has said.
Israel has approved giving fourth shots to healthcare workers and people over the age of Free covid rapid lateral flow test kits are handed out in Walthamstow, north London, England.
More than 24 NHS trusts have declared critical incidents in England after being overwhelmed by omicron patients. It means priority services may currently be under threat at one in six trusts in England. In the UK there are currently 17, patients in hospital with the virus, according to the latest daily figures — the highest figure since last February. Yesterday close to , people tested positive for coronavirus.
Other countries in Europe are also facing unprecedented numbers of daily coronavirus cases. In France, , coronavirus cases were recorded yesterday. Italy also reported a record number of new coronavirus cases for the second day in a row. The latest total was , Meanwhile, Turkey hit a record high of 66, cases yesterday. It follows the approval of boosters in the US for 16 to year-olds in December. Tennis star Novak Djokovic is being detained in a hotel in Australia after he failed to provide adequate evidence of his vaccination status on entry to the country.
People wearing masks in the streets of Lyon, France. A coronavirus variant first discovered in France in late has had a lot of chances to spread but did not, according to an official from the World Health Organization WHO.
The variant was discovered around the same time as omicron. Known as the B.
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