Covid-19 News and Updates

Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP News May 09, 2020 Also, New York officials said 3 children have died from what might be a recently identified inflammatory complication.

Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP News May 08, 2020 The WHO voices concern over increased domestic violence in nations under stay-at-home orders.

Chris Dall | News Reporter | CIDRAP News May 08, 2020 The drug was not tied to lower rates of intubation or death in COVID-19 patients.

Stephanie Soucheray | News Reporter | CIDRAP News May 08, 2020 In a poll, almost two thirds of Americans say they fear it's too soon to reopen the economy.

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Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP News May 07, 2020 Continued spread in Africa could prolong the outbreak and overwhelm hospitals.

Stephanie Soucheray | News Reporter | CIDRAP News May 07, 2020 Also, new models predict a spike in cases in late May after states reopen from lockdowns.

Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | CIDRAP News May 07, 2020 Several patients had deep vein thrombosis, suggesting the virus may cause abnormal blood clotting.

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Stephanie Soucheray | News Reporter | CIDRAP News May 06, 2020 COVID-19 "has created the greatest financial crisis in history for hospitals and health systems."

Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP News May 06, 2020 WHO officials urge nations to take extra care in relaxing their distancing measures.

Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | CIDRAP News May 06, 2020 Resources may be especially taxed in some US cities with vulnerable populations.

Chris Dall | News Reporter | CIDRAP News May 06, 2020 A modest lockdown could add 1.8 million TB cases and 342,000 deaths globally over 5 years.

Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP News May 05, 2020 Cases rose 41% in Africa last week, and transmission is widespread in 7 countries. Lesotho is the only nation that hasn't reported a case.

Stephanie Soucheray | News Reporter | CIDRAP News May 05, 2020 Of those polled, 78% say they would be uncomfortable in a sit-down restaurant.

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Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | CIDRAP News May 05, 2020 The man was treated on Dec 27, 2019—4 days before a COVID-19 cluster was identified in Wuhan, China.

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Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP News May 04, 2020 Nations and groups pledge $8 billion to make the ACT Accelerator a reality.

Stephanie Soucheray | News Reporter | CIDRAP News May 04, 2020 Leaked White House documents say deaths will climb to 3,000 a day by Jun 1.

Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | CIDRAP News May 04, 2020 The report seeks to bridge the gap between current practice and the need to protect health workers.

Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP News May 02, 2020 Spain, the world's second hardest-hit country after the US, is taking cautious steps to ease its 7-week lockdown, while the US CDC launches a gene tracking consortium to help with response.

Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP News May 01, 2020 Experts urge the WHO to develop guidance for the gradual return of passenger travel.

Stephanie Soucheray | News Reporter | CIDRAP News May 01, 2020 COVID-19 meat plant outbreaks have been noted in at least 5 Midwestern states.

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