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OVERVIEW: CDC changes guidlines to exclude persons exposed to the virus but don't show symptoms.

Tue, 2020-08-25 18:48 — mike kraft

The C.D.C. changes testing guidelines to exclude those exposed to virus who don’t exhibit symptoms.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention quietly modified its coronavirus testing guidelines this week to exclude people who do not have symptoms of Covid-19 — even if they have been recently exposed to the virus.

Experts questioned the revision, pointing to the importance of identifying infections in the brief window immediately before the onset of symptoms, when many individuals are thought to be most contagious.

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COVID-19: How South Korea Prevailed While the U.S. Failed

Tue, 2020-08-25 17:39 — mike kraft

COVID-19: How South Korea Prevailed While the U.S. Failed In a commentary in "The American Journal of Medicine," researchers demonstrate the stark differences in public health strategies from two democratic republics: South Korea and the United States. FloridaAtlantic

COVID-19 is now the third leading cause of death in the United States. The U.S. accounts for about 25 percent of COVID-19 cases (4.4 million) and deaths (170,000) in the world today while comprising less than 5 percent of the population.

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Facing 2nd virus wave, Spain tracks infections with soldiers

Tue, 2020-08-25 17:00 — mike kraft

Facing 2nd virus wave, Spain tracks infections with soldiers MADRID (AP) — Under strain from Europe's fastest-growing wave of coronavirus infections, the Spanish government cleared the way for more localized lockdowns Tuesday and deployed the military to... AP NEWS

MADRID (AP) — Under strain from Europe’s fastest-growing wave of coronavirus infections, the Spanish government cleared the way for more localized lockdowns Tuesday and deployed the military to bolster the country’s faltering attempts to trace infections.

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ANALYSIS: We’re not doing enough to protect COVID-19 vaccine research from cyber espionage

Tue, 2020-08-25 16:31 — mike kraft

Protecting COVID-19 vaccine research from cyber espionage What will soon be the most valuable asset in the world? A vaccine for COVID-19. What are we doing to protect it from cyber espionage? In Homeland Security Staff In Homeland Security

The glory of the prize—in lives saved, reputations made, and profits earned—is incalculable. The hunt for a cure has unleashed an epic arms’ race among world powers, multinational corporations, and universities. And as with any arms’ race, not everyone is playing by the rules.

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Why new cases of the coronavirus are down across most of the U.S.

Tue, 2020-08-25 10:52 — mike kraft

Here's why new cases of the coronavirus are down across most of the U.S. "I would not be surprised if we see an uptick after Labor Day in cases," said Catherine Troisi, an infectious disease epidemiologist at UTHealth School of Public Health in Houston. Will Feuer CNBC

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While nationwide surge may be slowing, officials warn of troubling Covid-19 signs across US heartland

Tue, 2020-08-25 10:41 — mike kraft

While nationwide surge may be slowing, officials warn of troubling Covid-19 signs across US heartland New Covid-19 cases in the US may be on the decline but some officials across the country's heartland reported worrisome news this week. Christina Maxouris, CNN CNN

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FDA chief apologizes for overstating plasma effect on virus

Tue, 2020-08-25 09:46 — mike kraft

FDA chief apologizes for overstating plasma effect on virus WASHINGTON (AP) — Responding to an outcry from medical experts, Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn on Tuesday apologized for overstating the life-saving benefits of treating... AP NEWS

WASHINGTON (AP) — Responding to an outcry from medical experts, Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn on Tuesday apologized for overstating the life-saving benefits of treating COVID-19 patients with convalescent plasma.

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