Could schools be COVID-19 super-spreader sites?
“There may be an explosion of cases. We hope not.” More...
Switzerland imposes coronavirus mask-wearing in indoor public spaces
Spontaneous public gatherings will be limited to 15 people and teleworking is once again recommended
Signs of recovery from severe Covid lung damage
In two early studies, researchers said some patients showed signs of healing just weeks after leaving the hospital
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/18/health/Covid-lung-damage-recovery.html More...
Herd Immunity? Or Mass Murder?
A proposal to let people with low risk of #coronavirus infection live without constraint could lead to a million or more preventable deaths
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/19/opinion/coronavirus-herd-immunity.html More...
Wales to go into national two-week ‘firebreak’ coronavirus lockdown
The Welsh government believes a two-week #covid “firebreak” – from Friday at 6pm until Monday 9 November – is vital to help bring the virus under control
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/oct/19/wales-to-go-into-national-firebreak-covid-lockdown More...
Sao Paulo, Brazil, governor says coronavirus vaccine will be mandatory
São Paulo Governor João Doria said on Friday, October 16th, that the #Covid19 vaccine will be mandatory throughout the state if approved by the National Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA). More...
Coronavirus continues to ravage Argentina
With more than 25,000 dead and close to a million infected, Argentina now ranks fifth for confirmed #covid cases worldwide. More...
Coronavirus in Northern Ireland: Schools close for two weeks
Seven #covid deaths and 2,043 new cases over weekend in Norhern Ireland
Department of Health death toll stands at 615
https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/coronavirus-northern-ireland-schools-close-for-two-weeks-and-sports-minister-to-meet-groups-39640490.html More...
China – coronavirus “likely originates from aquatic creatures, not bats and pangolins”
“Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention announced it has detected and isolated living coronavirus in a positive sample from the outer packaging of imported frozen cod, progress that virologists said could push forward research into the virus’ origin, which may be aquatic creature. More...
Number of Covid-19 patients in Swedens’ ICUs doubles in a month
The number of people being treated in intensive care across Sweden has almost doubled over a few weeks, with 31 #Covid patients currently in ICUs. More...