Apr 7, 2020

Coronavirus patients can benefit from blood of the recovered, new study shows

Coronavirus patients can benefit from blood of the recovered, new study shows: A new study of 10 coronavirus patients in China gives further credence to the effectiveness of convalescent plasma therapy.

Singapore Virus News: Proposes Banning All Gatherings Anywhere - Bloomberg

Singapore Virus News: Proposes Banning All Gatherings Anywhere - Bloomberg: Singapore is adopting new laws that ban both public and private gatherings of any size as the city-state ramps up social distancing measures to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

Trump removes independent watchdog for coronavirus funds, upending oversight panel - POLITICO

Trump removes independent watchdog for coronavirus funds, upending oversight panel - POLITICO: The move comes as Trump makes a broad push against inspectors general scrutinizing his actions.

China Ends Wuhan Coronavirus Lockdown, but Normal Life is a Distant Dream - The New York Times

China Ends Wuhan Coronavirus Lockdown, but Normal Life is a Distant Dream - The New York Times: In the city where the coronavirus outbreak was first reported, the reopening of outbound travel won’t end hard times, wariness or confinement.

Grocery workers are beginning to die of coronavirus - The Washington Post

Grocery workers are beginning to die of coronavirus - The Washington Post: At least four people – who had worked at Walmart, Trader Joe’s and Giant – have died from covid-19 in recent days.

Coronavirus live updates: Boris Johnson gets oxygen support in ICU, University of Washington IHME model revised downward - The Washington Post

Coronavirus live updates: Boris Johnson gets oxygen support in ICU, University of Washington IHME model revised downward - The Washington Post: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved to intensive care after his coronavirus symptoms worsened.

Trump wants quick economic comeback from coronavirus, but China’s incomplete recovery hints at long-lasting problems - The Washington Post

Trump wants quick economic comeback from coronavirus, but China’s incomplete recovery hints at long-lasting problems - The Washington Post: President Trump has said he envisions a V-shaped rebound from recession’s depths, but damage could drag into 2021.

WhatsApp limits message forwards to combat coronavirus misinformation

WhatsApp limits message forwards to combat coronavirus misinformation: Facebook's WhatsApp has reduced the amount of chats to which users can share frequently forwarded content to just one at a time.

Data suggests COVID-19 deaths disproportionately hit African American communities | Salon.com

Data suggests COVID-19 deaths disproportionately hit African American communities | Salon.com: No, the coronavirus is not the “Great Equalizer”

Coronavirus death toll: US reaches 10K, more than six wars combined

Coronavirus death toll: US reaches 10K, more than six wars combined: U.S. officials have repeatedly likened the coronavirus outbreak to a military struggle, and members of the armed forces have joined in the fight.

Apr 5, 2020

Opinion | What We Pretend to Know About the Coronavirus Could Kill Us - The New York Times

Opinion | What We Pretend to Know About the Coronavirus Could Kill Us - The New York Times: Today’s propaganda is tomorrow’s truth, and vice versa.

What’s the Best Material for a Mask? - The New York Times

What’s the Best Material for a Mask? - The New York Times: Scientists are testing everyday items to find the best protection from coronavirus. Pillow cases, flannel pajamas and origami vacuum bags are all candidates.

How to Quarantine Yourself - The New York Times

How to Quarantine Yourself - The New York Times: Thousands who may have been exposed to the coronavirus have been asked to seclude themselves. It’s harder than it sounds.

Coronavirus in Brooklyn: An I.C.U. Fights for Each Life - The New York Times

Coronavirus in Brooklyn: An I.C.U. Fights for Each Life - The New York Times: Nearly every patient was on a ventilator. Some were in their 80s, some in their 30s. Medical workers were falling fast and had to be resourceful — “the alternative,” one said, “is death.”

How to cook beans to use for recipes all week long - The Washington Post

How to cook beans to use for recipes all week long - The Washington Post: Use whatever bean you like, and these instructions will help you cook it right — and use it to make delicious meals.

Most of us are under stay-at-home orders. So why are 6 out of 10 still on the road? - The Washington Post

Most of us are under stay-at-home orders. So why are 6 out of 10 still on the road? - The Washington Post: Rush-hour backups are gone, but there’s more traffic out there than you might think.

In the ICU, health-care workers with little to offer covid-19 patients soldier on - The Washington Post

In the ICU, health-care workers with little to offer covid-19 patients soldier on - The Washington Post: At Brooklyn’s Maimonides Medical Center, the bleak work of caring for patients on ventilators is punctuated by inspiring moments.

Unafraid to call out Trump, Hogan emerges as lead GOP voice for urgent action on pandemic - The Washington Post

Unafraid to call out Trump, Hogan emerges as lead GOP voice for urgent action on pandemic - The Washington Post: The Maryland governor made an early call for social distancing, and warns the D.C. region could be the next New York.