Across the globe, contestants on the TV show Big Brother — a reality TV competition that sees contestants being locked in a house-styled TV set and isolated from the outside world — are likely among some of the last people to learn about the coronavirus pandemic, and its spread worldwide. The hundred-some people, across studios … Read more
As the elderly have emerged as a category of vulnerable people most endangered by the coronavirus pandemic, store chains across the U.S. are announcing hours specifically dedicated to senior shoppers. National chains including Stop & Shop and Dollar General have announced senior hours, as have many regional chains such as Zannoto’s Family Markets in San … Read more
The United States has a narrow window of opportunity to determine the fate of its coronavirus crisis. Will we end up looking like Italy or South Korea? Italy’s health system has imploded under the strain of new cases and the shortage of ventilators means doctors must make agonizing decisions on who to save and who … Read more
Becton Dickinson, a medical technology company, submitted a request to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approval of what could be the fastest COVID-19 test on the market so far. The New Jersey-based company says its test could deliver results to hospitals in as few as two hours. According to Becton Dickinson (BD) CEO … Read more
Before COVID-19 swept across western Europe and caused schools and bars to close across the United States, it threatened East and Southeast Asia. Millions of Americans and Europeans are now learning to cope with changes to their daily lives brought on by coronavirus precautions—changes that have been a reality since January or February across mainland … Read more
(DUBAI, United Arab Emirates) — Hard-line Shiite faithful in Iran pushed their way into the courtyards of two major shrines just closed over fears of the new coronavirus, Iranian state media reported Tuesday, as the Islamic Republic pressed on with its struggle to control the Mideast’s worst outbreak. Roughly nine out of 10 of the … Read more
Dr. Deborah Birx said she did not mean to suggest the widely used diagnostic tests generated frequent false-positive results. View original article Contributor:
COVID-19による感染が初めて確認され、この新型コロナウイルスによる感染症についてアメリカ国内でも公表されたが、さらなる感染については、ぽたぽたと滴り落ちるように、なかなか報告されていなかった。それから2ヶ月が経ち、その滴りはゆるぎない潮となって押し寄せてきたのである。 View original article Contributor: Washington Post Staff
A study of more than 2,000 children with the virus in China found that babies were especially vulnerable to developing severe infection. View original article Contributor:
New estimates from a Harvard research team show that, in many parts of the country, there may not be enough hospital beds and staff for coronavirus patients. A shortage of intensive care beds for the sickest patients may be even worse. View original article Contributor: