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U.S. coronavirus deaths projected to more than double to 410,000 by January

Sat, 2020-09-05 18:56 — mike kraft

U.S. coronavirus deaths projected to more than double to 410,000 by January U.S. deaths from the coronavirus will reach 410,000 by the end of the year, more than double the current death toll, and deaths could soar to 3,000 per day in December, the University of Washington's health institute forecast on Friday. Daniel Trotta U.S.

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Widespread COVID-19 vaccinations not expected until mid-2021, WHO says

Fri, 2020-09-04 19:10 — mike kraft

Widespread COVID-19 vaccinations not expected until mid-2021, WHO says The World Health Organization does not expect widespread vaccinations against COVID-19 until the middle of next year, a spokeswoman said on Friday, stressing the importance of rigorous checks on their effectiveness and safety. Stephanie Nebehay U.S.

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Debate rages over whether FDA should use emergency powers to clear a coronavirus vaccine early

Thu, 2020-09-03 18:06 — mike kraft

Debate rages over whether FDA should use emergency powers to clear a coronavirus vaccine early Speeding the process could save thousands of lives, but some say it might also make it easier for the White House to push regulators to clear an unproven vaccine before Election Day. Laurie McGinley, Carolyn Y. Johnson Washington Post

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COVID cluster from Chinese bus trip offers more evidence of airborne transmission

Thu, 2020-09-03 05:24 — mike kraft

COVID cluster from Chinese bus trip offers more evidence of airborne transmission A study from China found that one person on a poorly ventilated bus likely passed the coronavirus to almost 2 dozen others. CBS News CBSNews

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ANALYSIS: Solar Panel Prices have dropped sharply since 2016

Thu, 2020-09-03 04:20 — mike kraft

Solar Panel Prices Have Dropped Off Cliff & Sunk Into Ocean — Solar Panels 9× Cheaper Than In 2006 CleanTechnica

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The C.D.C. tells health officials to be ready to distribute a vaccine by November, raising concerns over politicized timing.

Thu, 2020-09-03 03:20 — mike kraft

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Symptoms can last much longer than expected--CDC study

Wed, 2020-09-02 21:56 — mike kraft

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) CDC provides credible COVID-19 health information to the U.S. CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(CNN) The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said most people who tested positive for Covid-19 can return to work or school 10 days after the onset of symptoms, unless the illness requires hospitalization.

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Steroids cut death rates among critically ill COVID-19 patients, major study finds

Wed, 2020-09-02 21:34 — mike kraft

Steroids cut death rates among critically ill COVID-19 patients, major study finds Treating critically ill COVID-19 patients with corticosteroid drugs reduces the risk of death by 20%, an analysis of seven international trials found on Wednesday, prompting the World Health Organisation to update its advice on treatment. Kate Kelland U.S.

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All the pros—and cons—of convalescent plasma therapy for COVID-19

Wed, 2020-09-02 19:36 — mike kraft

All the pros—and cons—of convalescent plasma therapy for COVID-19 Convalescent plasma treatment has been around for over 100 years, but its still hasn't been shown to be that effective. Popular Science

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NIH panel says plasma should not yet be considered standard care for cornonavirus

Wed, 2020-09-02 06:48 — mike kraft

Plasma should not be considered standard care for coronavirus, NIH panel says Convalescent plasma taken from Covid-19 survivors should not be considered a standard of care for coronavirus, an NIH panel says. Maggie Fox, CNN CNN

CNN)A National Institutes of Health panel said there's no evidence backing the use of convalescent plasma to treat coronavirus patients and that doctors should not treat it as a standard of care until more study has been done.

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