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WHO new graphics on the world wide spread of COVID-19

Mon, 2020-09-07 18:01 — mike kraft

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New graphics from the World Health Organization illustrate how much worse the coronavirus pandemic is in the Americas compared to other regions of the world.

The US has more cases and more deaths than any other country, with Brazil coming in for a close second.

New graphics from the World Health Organization illustrate how much worse the coronavirus pandemic is in the Americas compared to other regions of the world.

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Coronavirus rising in 22 U.S. states

Mon, 2020-09-07 09:49 — mike kraft

Coronavirus rising in 22 U.S. states Coronavirus cases are rising in 22 of the 50 U.S. states, according to a Reuters analysis, a worrisome trend on a Labor Day holiday weekend traditionally filled with family gatherings and parties to mark the end of summer. Lisa Shumaker U.S.

(Reuters) - Coronavirus cases are rising in 22 of the 50 U.S. states, according to a Reuters analysis, a worrisome trend on a Labor Day holiday weekend traditionally filled with family gatherings and parties to mark the end of summer.

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India coronavirus caseload crosses 4M, stretching resources

Sat, 2020-09-05 08:40 — mike kraft

India coronavirus caseload crosses 4M, stretching resources NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s coronavirus caseload surpassed 4 million on Saturday, deepening misery in the country's vast hinterlands, where surges have crippled the underfunded health care system.... AP NEWS

...The Indian economy has shrunk faster than any other major nation’s. As many as 200 million people could slip back into poverty...

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

Sat, 2020-09-05 08:26 — 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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Mexico has world's most health worker deaths from pandemic, Amnesty International says

Thu, 2020-09-03 18:33 — mike kraft

Mexico has world's most health worker deaths from pandemic, Amnesty International says More health workers have died from the coronavirus in Mexico than any other country on the planet, Amnesty International said on Thursday, highlighting the high toll the pandemic was taking on frontline medical staff around the globe. Reuters Editorial U.S.

At least 7,000 health workers around the world have died after becoming infected with the coronavirus, including 1,320 in Mexico, Amnesty said.

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Covid-19 has killed more law enforcement officers this year than all other causes combined

Thu, 2020-09-03 17:04 — mike kraft

Covid-19 has killed more law enforcement officers this year than all other causes combined More police officers have died from Covid-19 this year than have been killed on patrol. Harmeet Kaur, CNN CNN

(CNN)More police officers have died from Covid-19 this year than have been killed on patrol.

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Why the Coronavirus More Often Strikes Children of Color

Wed, 2020-09-02 11:47 — mike kraft

One of the notable features of the new coronavirus, evident early in the pandemic, was that it largely spared children. Some become severely ill, but deaths have been few, compared to adults.

But people of color have been disproportionately affected by Covid-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus, and recent studies have renewed concern about the susceptibility of children in these communities.

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Symptoms can last much longer than expected--CDC study

Wed, 2020-09-02 11:26 — 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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Russia's virus cases exceed 1 million; 4th highest globally

Tue, 2020-09-01 13:30 — mike kraft

Russia's virus cases exceed 1 million; 4th highest globally MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's tally of confirmed coronavirus cases surpassed 1 million on Tuesday as authorities reported 4,729 new cases. With a total of 1,000,048 reported cases, Russia has the... AP NEWS

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s tally of confirmed coronavirus cases surpassed 1 million on Tuesday as authorities reported 4,729 new cases.

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Coronavirus cases are on the rise again across more than half of the U.S.

Tue, 2020-09-01 09:12 — mike kraft

Coronavirus cases are on the rise again across more than half of the U.S. The worrying trends across the Midwest come about two weeks after CDC Directors Dr. Robert Redfield said the middle of the country "is getting stuck" when it comes to combating the virus. Will Feuer CNBC

Coronavirus cases are rising across more than half of the nation even as the outbreak slows across former hotspots in Arizona, Florida, California and Texas.

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