Healthcare Issues Exam 2020-2021
NBC: A heat wave forecast for much of the US has scientists alarmed 7/3 What did the scientist Gottschlack say about the heat?
"Our models indicate that this is going to be somewhat persistent through the first two weeks of July, and potentially longer,"
CBS: Woman gets dishwashing job to see husband at care center 7/10 What is Mary's perspective on the isolation of patients?
"There has to be a better way to do this than complete isolation"
NBC: Virus concerns grow- as do crowds flocking to Jersey Shore 7/3 What did the state's health commissioner, Judith Persichilli say about Jersey shore crowds?
"We are especially concerned after the gatherings we saw at the Jersey Shore." and "Individuals were packed together, which raises the risk of spreading the virus."
CBS: COVID-19 surge: Next bailout could cost $1.5 trillion, Moody's says 7/10 Due to the surge in COVID cases across many U.S. states, how much would the next bailout package be?
$1.5 trillion
CBS: COVID-19 cases hit record high in U.S. 10/30 Over a dozen states have test positive rates of what?
10% or more
CBS: California, Florida and Texas report highest daily virus death tolls 7/10 As of July 10, Texas's increasing rate of case numbers was?
10,000
CBS: U.S. reports 63,200 new coronavirus cases, another daily record 7/10 As of July 10, how many hospitalizations has Texas experienced?
10,000
NBC: Vulnerable Navajo Nation Fears a second COVID-19 wave 8/3 When the Navajo cases peaked, how many cases a day were they receiving?
104 cases a day
CBS: 105 University of Washington frat members have coronavirus 7/3
105 students living in fraternity houses near the University of Washington campus have reported testing positive for COVID-19. According to university spokeswoman Michelle Ma, the university learned that some fraternity residents had symptoms of COVID-19, and public health officials noticed a spike in cases among people ages 18 to 20. Ma said more than 800 students have been tested since Monday in response to the Greek system outbreak. Experts say the outbreak, along with cases among student athletes, is a troubling sign of what may be in store if colleges reopen in the fall. It is noted that there's a lot noncompliance with wearing face masks, social distancing, among young adults and teenagers.
CBS: WHO says some countries may have to return to "total lockdown" 7/10 As of July 10, what is the global number of coronavirus cases?
12 million; more than double the amount of confirmed cases reported six weeks ago
CBS: California, Florida and Texas report highest daily virus death tolls 7/10 In the 14 days since Disney Worlds has been open since reopening, what was the percentage increase of cases?
130%
CBS: U.S. sees more than 70,000 new virus cases for second day in a row 7/18 As of July 18, how many states has the White House's coronavirus task force considered a "red zone"
18 states; example: Florida
CBS: U.S. reports 63,200 new coronavirus cases, another daily record 7/10 As of July 10, how many ICU beds are available in Arizona?
181
CBS: U.S. reports 63,200 new coronavirus cases, another daily record 7/10 As of July 10, how many people have died to COVID in Arizona?
2,000
CBS: California to release another 8,000 inmates to slow virus 7/10 As of July 10, how many inmates have been sickened and killed because of the COVID virus in California facilities?
2,315 inmates have been sickened by the virus and 31 have died
CBS: Scientists race to explain why COVID kills a lot more men than women 7/10 How many times more are men likely to die to COVID as compared to women?
2.4 times
CBS: Nevada tightens restrictions again as COVID hospitalizations "spike" 7/10 As of July 10, how many cases and deaths has Nevada reported?
24,904 confirmed cases and 571 deaths since the onset of the pandemic.
CBS: Health expert says 250,000 Americans could die of COVID by end of year 7/10 Bioethicist Dr. Zeke Emanuel predicted that up to how many Americans could die from COVID by the end of the year?
250,000
NBC: Dr. Fauci warns coronavirus cases could surge to 100,000 per day 7/1 How many states have seen an increase in cases in 14 days?
28
CBS: Trump says he "aced" cognitive test, challenges Biden to take it 7/10 What did Trump score on his previous cognitive test?
30/30
CBS: Mask mandates continue to spark outrage as COVID-19 vaccine trials ramp up 7/27 As of July 27, What was the percentage increase in total cases and hospitalizations for those under 17 was reported by Florida?
34% increase in total cases over an eight-day period and a 23% jump in hospitalizations.
NBC: Will the covid-19 vaccine be mandatory 9/3 What percentage of Americans wouldn't get the vaccine if it was government approved, today?
35%
NBC: Public Health experts urge caution before July Fourth 7/3 How many states had an increase in the percentage of positive corona virus test results before July 4th?
36 states
NBC: Dr. Fauci warns coronavirus cases could surge to 100,000 per day 7/1 How many new COVID-19 cases a day?
40-plus thousand
CBS: Nick Cordero, Broadway actor who battled COVID-19, dies at 41 7/6
41 year-old, broadway actor Nick Cordero, who had been hospitalized for three months and had his leg amputated after contracting the coronavirus, has died. His wife, Amanda Kloots revealed the news on Instagram. Cordero was hospitalized three months ago for what was initially pneumonia, but Kloots said that they believed he had been misdiagnosed and had COVID-19. After he was sedated in the ICU for 18 days, his leg was amputated. He also went into septic shock, had a lung infection and had a temporary pacemaker put in. Cordero would need a double lung transplant, but he died. Kloot also adds that it was saddening to see Cordero in his condition.
CBS: COVID-19 cases hit record high in U.S. 10/30 Test positive rates have increased in how many states?
45 states
CBS: U.S. surpasses 9 million coronavirus cases 10/30 South Dakota has a COVID-19 positivity rate of what?
46%, nearly half of tests come back positive
NBC: Two California death row inmates die from corona virus complications 7/3 How many COVID-19 cases were in the U.S when Erskine and Alvarez died?
53,000
CBS: U.S. reports 63,200 new coronavirus cases, another daily record 7/10 As of July 10, what was the new daily record of coronavirus cases that the U.S. reported?
63,200
CBS: Nevada tightens restrictions again as COVID hospitalizations "spike" 7/10 What was the percentage of compliance of businesses and bars since Nevada's mask mandate went into?
79% of businesses and about 50% of bars complied
CBS: California to release another 8,000 inmates to slow virus 7/10 How many inmates is California releasing and why?
8,000; released to slow virus spread in facilities
NBC: Corona virus outbreak among students at University of Washington's frat houses 7/3 How many students tested positive after the outbreak in the frat houses?
89 confirmed students tested positive.
CBS: U.S. surpasses 9 million coronavirus cases 10/30 On October 30, how many COVID-19 cases did America surpass?
9 million
NBC: Wearing a mask has become politicized. Science says it shouldn't be 7/1 What percentage of the U.S. wear masks?
95%
CBS: Boris Johnson puts U.K. on coronavirus lockdown 10/31 As of October 31, where does the U.K. rank worldwide for COVID-19 cases?
9th
CBS: Florida man fired after mask meltdown at Costco 7/9
A Florida man was fired from his job as an insurance agent after his videotaped mask meltdown at a Fort Myers Costco Wholesale store went viral on social media. the man lurched in a menacingly towards an employee who came to help an elderly woman who had asked about his lack of a face covering. The man was identified as Daniel Maples, a insurance agent for Ted Todd Insurance. Costco escorted Maples out of the store and ensuring he'd left before helping the elderly customer to her car. Costco mandated all its employees and customers to wear facial coverings
CBS: Barista nets $100,000 in tips after abuse by San Diego "Karen" 7/3
A barista, Lenin Gutierrez, unexpectedly encountered a difficult customer, Amber Lynn Gilles, a self-described activist and yoga instructor in San Diego. Gilles took to Facebook to express her indignation over Guiterrez's suggestion that she follow the company's and county's public health mandate by wearing a mask; as a result, Gilles faced backlash on social media and was labeled a "Karen,". A sympathetic stranger, Matt Cowan, started GoFundMe for Guiterrez and raised over $104,000. Cowan wrote that he arranged for Gutierrez to meet with a financial adviser this week to help him plan, properly invest, and use the large sum of money. San Diego has required all residents to wear masks in public since May 1.
CBS: U.S. is an "outlier" in global virus fight, ex-CDC director says 7/6
A former director of the CDC called the United States an "outlier" among nations that otherwise have been successful in preventing the spread of the coronavirus and added that it was a mistake to reopen public spaces and that the country is paying for that mistake with dramatic spikes in cases and hospitalizations. Dr. Tom Frieden, the president and CEO of Resolve To Save Lives, says that the country has lost seriousness of the pandemic and expresses that the U.S. needs to be serious about the pandemic to get things back to normal.
CBS: White house, Democrats continue talks on coronavirus bill amid impasse 8/3
A key area of divide between Republicans and Democrats is the extension of enhanced unemployment benefits, which expired at the end of July, leaving roughly 30 million Americans without an extra $600 per week in jobless assistance. Democrats are urging their Republican colleagues to take up a sweeping $3 trillion package passed by the House in May, which addressed economic and health care issues caused by the pandemic and extended the full enhanced unemployment benefits. But the package was a nonstarter in the Republican-controlled Senate, and GOP lawmakers believe the supplemental $600 per week disincentivizes jobless Americans from returning to work. Nancy Pelosi said Sunday that Democrats are united in their support for the $600 weekly enhanced unemployment benefits and said Republicans are "in disarray."
CBS: Houston hospitals are transferring patients to free up beds 7/1
A public health agency that operates hospitals in Houston says area hospitals are transferring 19 patients to other hospitals in and outside of the city as Texas sees a surge in coronavirus cases. Harris Health System operates Ben Taub and LBJ hospitals in the Houston area and have been transferring COVID-19 patients and others to help free up hospital beds; According to Bryan McLeod, a spokesperson for Harris Health, in the last 24 hours, they have moved 33 patients to other hospitals and are working to relocate at least 15 more. There have been more than 30,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Harris County and there has been nearly 160,000 cases reported in Texas. The spike in cases comes after the state began gradually reopening
CBS: Indian groom may have been COVID super-spreader at his own wedding 7/1
A software engineer working in a Delhi suburb returned to his hometown in the eastern state of Bihar for his wedding and may have infected almost 100 people with the coronavirus. The groom himself died with COVID-19 symptoms just two days after the ceremony. Due to India's restrictions weddings are allowed to have no more than 50 guests. Authorities started tracing people to find everyone who came into contact with the COVID-19-positive wedding guests. More than 360 people in the village were tested, and almost 100 of them tested positive. Most have remained asymptomatic but all have been isolated. India is the world's fourth worst affected country by the numbers
CBS: Equipment makers hinder repairs of ventilators, critics say 7/8
A survey released by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group found almost half of 222 workers known as biomeds, or BMETs, reported being denied access to critical repair information, parts or service keys. More than 90% said they'd been denied service information for critical equipment including defibrillators, ventilators, anesthesia machines and imaging machines, with 17% reporting it happening "most of the time" and 47% reporting it occurring "somewhat frequently". 30% reported having equipment in their facilities that could not be used due to restrictions on spare parts and service information.
CBS: Rare case of brain-destroying amoeba confirmed in Florida 7/6
According to the Florida Department of Health, one person in Hillsborough County contracted Naegleria fowleri, which is a single-cell amoeba that attacks brain tissue and is usually fatal. Naegleria fowleri is contacted when contaminated water enters nasally and is found in warm freshwater such as lakers, rivers and hot springs, according to the CDC; it grows best at temperatures of 115 degrees Fahrenheit. Symptoms of a Naegleria fowleri include severe frontal headache, fever, nausea and vomiting. Later symptoms can also include stiff neck, seizures, altered mental status, hallucinations and coma. Signs of infection typically start a few days after exposure and die within 1 to 18 days after symptoms begin.
CBS: Health expert says 250,000 Americans could die of COVID by end of year 7/10 Dr. Zeke Emanuel perspective on America's coronavirus testing?
America slow to develop good testing and that they don't have the best testing that they should have
CBS: 11th case of dengue fever confirmed in Florida Keys 7/8
An 11th case of the mosquito-borned dengue fever has been confirmed in the Florida Keys. Officials are conducting epidemiological studies to determine the origin and extent of the infections. The disease is transmitted through the bite of the female Aedes aegypti mosquito, an invasive species that also spreads diseases like yellow fever, Zika and chikungunya. Symptoms typically appear within 14 days of being bitten and include severe muscle aches and pains, fever and sometimes a rash. Officials are asking residents to help stop the spread of the disease by eliminating potential Aedes aegypti breeding grounds
NBC: COVID-19 testing labs near capacity as cases surge across the U.S., top health official says 7/1 What estimation can be made on how many COVID-19 tests are being taken?
An estimated 500,000 to 600,000 tests are performed each day
NBC: COVID-19 testing labs near capacity as cases surge across the U.S., top health official says 7/1 What states are considered hard-hit?
Arizona, California, and Texas
CBS: China reports case of suspected bubonic plague 7/6
As China coronavirus cases appear near zero, other infectious threats remain, such as a suspected bubonic plague case in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Plague can be fatal in up to 90% of people infected if not treated, primarily with several types of antibiotics. Pneumonic plague can develop from bubonic plague and results in a severe lung infection causing shortness of breath, headache and coughing. China has largely eradicated plague, but occasional cases are still reported; the last major known outbreak was in 2009 in the town of Ziketan in Qinghai province on the Tibetan Plateau. China has gone weeks without reporting a new death from the coronavirus, and on Monday reported just one case of local infection, in Beijing.
CBS: U.S. surpasses 9 million coronavirus cases 10/30 Hospitalizations in Illinois are up how much in the last month?
At least 85%
CBS: Inside a Texas hospital overwhelmed by virus cases 7/9
At the intensive care unit where coronavirus patients are treated in a McAllen, Texas, hospital, nearly every patient is on a ventilator and in dire conditions. Medical staff at the hospital are strained, struggling to treat more than 140 patients. Staff are also worried about the growing numbers. New cases in the Rio Grande Valley have increased by nearly 70% from two weeks ago. Hospital administrators have said that they have reached critical capacity and that they need help.
CBS: Atlanta mayor tests positive for coronavirus 7/7
Atlanta's mayor, Keisha Lance Bottoms, has tested positive for coronavirus. Bottoms, a 50-year-old Democrat in her first-term, said she and her husband only experienced symptoms similar to seasonal allergies. Bottoms only decided to get tested because her husband had been sleeping more than usual; Bottoms says she was shock and clueless to how she got it. Bottoms stepped into the national spotlight this year for her response to the pandemic and her pleas for peaceful protests following the fatal shooting of a Black man at the hands of a White police officer in early June.
CBS: Bar activity is "opposite of social distancing" 7/2
Authorities are closing honky tonks, bars and other drinking establishments in some parts of the U.S. to prevent the surge of COVID-19 infections. These places are often crowded, unsanitary, and lead to breaking of the precautions of masks and social distancing. The rapid spread of a bar outbreak can swamp public health workers. Two other factors at play in bars make them potential virus flashpoints; Alcohol lowers inhibitions, so people forget precautions and asymptomatic, healthy-looking people unknowingly spread the disease. In recent weeks, college towns across America have seen surges of cases that have been traced back to bars, which has led to the closing of bars in various states, such as IA, AZ, TX, PA, and CA
CBS: Boris Johnson puts U.K. on coronavirus lockdown 10/31 The NHS is experiencing a decrease in what?
Available patient beds
CBS: Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for COVID-19 7/7
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro says he has tested positive for COVID-19 after months of downplaying the virus' severity. The president has often appeared in public to shake hands with supporters and mingle with crowds, at times without a mask. He has also said that there is no way to prevent 70% of the population falling ill with COVID-19, and that local authorities' measures to shut down economic activity would ultimately cause more hardship than allowing the virus to run its course. More than 65,000 Brazilians have so far died from COVID-19 and more than 1,500,000 have been infected.
CBS: Mask mandates continue to spark outrage as COVID-19 vaccine trials ramp up 7/27 How did a couple at a Minnesota Walmart, protest a recent mask mandate?
By wearing masks with the Nazi symbol, expressing that voting for Biden will cause the country to become like Nazi Germany
NBC: Vulnerable Navajo Nation Fears a second COVID-19 wave 8/3 What act gave the tribal governments money?
CARES Act
CBS: California announces new restrictions on indoor businesses 7/1
California announced new restrictions on indoor activities as the number of coronavirus cases continues in the state and has spiked 72%. Restaurants, movie theaters, museums and other businesses in 19 counties will be forced to close indoor operations for at least the next three week, but are allowed to modify their operations to provide outdoor service or pick-up.These 19 counties hold approximately 72% of the state's population. The statement also issued guidance for the July 4 weekend, recommending that counties with mandatory closures cancel their fireworks shows and to close their beaches over the weekend.
CBS: California, Florida and Texas report highest daily virus death tolls 7/10 As of July 10, which state reported the highest number of deaths?
California, 149 deaths
CBS: California, Florida and Texas report highest daily virus death tolls 7/10 As of July 10, which states had reported their highest daily virus death toll?
California, Florida, Texas
CBS: COVID-19 tests should be free, but these people still got big bills 7/10 What do experts suggest that people should do if they receive a bill that's supposed to be covered?
Call their insurer and contest the bill
CBS: U.S. sees more than 70,000 new virus cases for second day in a row 7/18 As of July 18, what was the U.S. total confirmed case count and death count?
Case count is over 3.6 million and over 139,000 people have died due to the virus
CBS: Consumers avoiding stores amid COVID surge 7/2
Cell phone data that track users' whereabouts show that fewer Americans are patronizing local businesses and chain stores as COVID-19 cases surge in states like Arizona, California and Florida, which is a worrying sign that hopes for a swift economic rebound are unlikely. Traffic at retail and food establishments ticked upward for most of April and May as businesses reopened, but has started to drop again since mid-June. Foot traffic reached its lowest point on April 14, when it was down 55% from January levels. On June 28, restaurants, stores and other establishments saw a 20% decrease in visitors compared to January. A week earlier, on June 21, they had been only 18% less busy. In terms of consumer spending, Texas lags by about 4% compared to the rest of the U.S., while Florida lags by 5% and Arizona by 7%.
CBS: China emerges from the pandemic 10/11
China has gone back to normal, with most people not wearing masks. The country has around 1.4 billion people but less than 5,000 people have reportedly died compared to 210,000 in the US (and counting). Critiques say it may be false news since China tends to cover up bad news. They still have their borders shut to most foreigners to keep coronavirus out.
CBS: COVID-19 tests should be free, but these people still got big bills 7/10 What is one of the loopholes of the bill that Congress passed that was supposed to cover COVID-19 tests and related charges?
Congressional members failed to make a distinction between diagnostic and surveillance testing; diagnostic testing is covered, but surveillance screening is performed as a public health activity, which is funded differently
CBS: FDA warns about 5 additional toxic hand sanitizers 7/6
Consumers should avoid five additional brands of hand sanitizer that tested positive for methanol, a substance that can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested, according to the FDA. The warning comes after the agency last month cautioned against any of nine brands of possibly toxic hand sanitizer that may contain methanol. The warnings come at a time when hand sanitizers are in especially heavy demand due to the coronavirus pandemic. The FDA said that consumers exposed to products with methanol, experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision or permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system, or death.
CBS: Hospitals across Texas prepare to hit capacity amid virus surge 7/7
Coronavirus hospitalizations have more than doubled in Texas over the last two weeks, with nearly 8,700 people in hospitals. The number of coronavirus cases Texas has seen has nearly doubled in just two weeks, now totaling more than 200,000 cases. By contrast, it took nearly four months for the state to see its first 100,000 cases. The state could see a rise in cases this week as more data comes in from the Fourth of July weekend. Texas Governor Greg Abbott accused some local officials on Monday of refusing to enforce his executive orders, including a statewide mask mandate issued last week.
CBS: Coronavirus "has the upper hand" in U.S., ex-CDC director warns 7/8
Dozens of U.S. states are seeing a rise in coronavirus infections, forcing many to halt or roll back reopening plans, even as officials are grappling with how to get students back to school safely in the fall. Dr. Tom Frieden, the former CDC director said "virus is here... it has the upper hand". The Trump administration is pushing for schools to return in the fall, and the president even criticized the CDC's school reopening guidance as "expensive" and "asking schools to do impossible things". Frieden also warned that President Trump's decision to pull the U.S. out of the World Health Organization could backfire because it leaves the U.S. as the only country in the world that does not have a voice at the leading organization that deals with epidemics and health emergencies.
NBC: Dr. Fauci warns coronavirus cases could surge to 100,000 per day 7/1 Who is the government's top infectious diseases expert?
Dr. Anthony Fauci
CBS: Gottlieb says U.S. "right back where we were" at earlier virus peak 7/5
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, warned that the United States is "right back where we were" when the country experienced its first peak in coronavirus infections earlier this year; he further explains that this is because of the surge in cases in Los Angeles, cities in Texas, cities in Florida and Arizona. Forty states have reported a surge in confirmed coronavirus cases as they began to lift restrictions on residents and proceeded to phased reopenings of their economies. Gottlieb warned that in the next two weeks that cases, hospitalizations, and deaths were going to rise and that the virus won't disappear anytime soon because people don't have "the political will to do it."
CBS: Demand surges at Bay Area food banks due to coronavirus pandemic 7/9
Due to coronavirus pandemic, food banks in the San Francisco Bay Area are being exhausted. The Second Harvest food bank, is operating in a new normal mode as demand for free food is surging. Cat Cvengros, vice president of development and marketing at the food bank said that "In February we were serving about 270,000 individuals. Now we're over 500,000". The National Guard stepped up when shelter-in-place nearly wiped out the food bank's volunteers. Cvengros explains that they lost almost all of the volunteer help, which is about 40% of the workforce.
CBS: Students may not get "the true college experience" this year 7/7
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 20 million university students returning to school can expect a very different college experience this fall; as universities try to figure out what to do amid rising coronavirus cases in several states. The Chronicle of Higher Education looked at the campus reopening plans at more than 1,000 schools. Sixty percent plan to return to an in-person semester, 9% will continue all-remote learning and 24% will offer a mix, with the others still deciding. In case of a campus outbreak, CDC say schools should shut down buildings to disinfect them and work with local health officials to trace contacts.
CBS: COVID-19 surge: Next bailout could cost $1.5 trillion, Moody's says 7/10 Besides the increase in COVID cases in Texas and Arizona, what else are they experiencing?
Economic slowdown because of consumer spending and business activity
CBS: Unemployment could worsen in a COVID-19 second wave 7/7
Employers are rehiring furloughed workers, helping reduce the double-digit unemployment rate in May and June. But those gains are at risk if a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic hits the U.S. this year, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. According to OECD A second wave could be minimized/avoided if the nation relies on widespread use of masks, banning large gatherings and increasing testing until a vaccine becomes available later this year or next year. Even if the nation avoids a second wave, unemployment in the U.S. will remain high in 2020, ending the year at 10.4% compared with 11.1% in June. A second wave could reduce U.S. employment at the end of 2020 by 15% compared with a year earlier, or almost double the 8% hit to employment from the initial wave, the OECD projects.
CBS: Scientists race to explain why COVID kills a lot more men than women 7/10 What pregnancy hormones are suspected of being linked to the gender gap?
Estrogen, Testosterone, Progesterone
CBS: Feds charge phony church with selling toxic bleach as COVID-19 cure 7/9
Federal officials criminally charged Mark Grenon and three sons: Jonathan, Jordon and Joseph are charged with conspiracy to defraud the U.S. and distribute mislabeled drugs because they continued to sell a potentially deadly bleach product billed as a miracle cure (called MMS) for COVID-19 through a fake church. FDA has received reports of people requiring hospitalizations, developing life-threatening conditions, and dying after drinking MMS. The family earned $500,000 in 2019 and in March 2020 they earned $123,000. The legal action comes as part of a government effort to stymie scams related to the pandemic
CBS: Mask mandates continue to spark outrage as COVID-19 vaccine trials ramp up 7/27 As of July 27, Florida reported how new COVID cases?
Fewer than 9,000
CBS: Mask mandates continue to spark outrage as COVID-19 vaccine trials ramp up 7/27 What phase in the world's biggest COVID vaccine in and how many participants are there?
Final phase and there 30,000 participants receiving experimental shots
CBS: Gym owners: Why close fitness centers while bars stay open?7/2
Fitness club owners in states including Arizona and Michigan are rebelling against the order that they need to stay closed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. This is especially the case in states that have allowed bars to reopen ahead of gyms. In Michigan, several gyms in the Detroit area are open for business in violation of an order in effect since March 16. Due to gym closures, Fitness club owners have issued a lawsuit against Whitmer's gym closures. James Wiese, co-owner of Michigan Crunch Fitness, has had 3of his 7 Crunch facilities shut down by local law enforcement after reopening. Wiese is running his gyms at 50% capacity and with social distancing rules in place, in addition to what he describes as extensive and costly cleaning by his staff; this practice it's not a sustainable business model.
CBS: Florida governor "not going back" on reopening as COVID cases surge 7/1
Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis says the state is "not going back" on reopening its economy, even as it's surged to become one of the nation's top states for new coronavirus cases; Florida is reporting thousands of new cases a day and recently set a new one-day record for infections. DeSantis the state would continue to encourage social distancing and prioritize the health of elderly and vulnerable residents. Florida is one of four states — along with Arizona, California and Texas — that now account for the majority of the more than 40,000 new coronavirus cases confirmed every day in the U.S. The governors of the other states have rolled back on reopening.
CBS: Florida faces surge in virus cases as Disney World starts to reopen 7/9
Florida has become an epicenter of the pandemic, with more than 232,000 reported cases and over 4,000 deaths due to the virus. Despite the surge, two of Disney World's parks — the Magic Kingdom and the Animal Kingdom are reopening. Everyone will have to follow precautions. Florida's governor and a Disney spokeswoman explain that Disney's opening will be methodical. A spokesman for Actors' Equity Association, which represents Disney performers, disagrees and questions the safety of reopening.
CBS: Florida "heading a million mph in the wrong direction" in virus fight 7/3
Florida's most populous county instituted an overnight curfew, and beaches and businesses began closing down again as the state's number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations keep rising. The grim trend threatened a further spread during the festive Fourth of July weekend. On Friday, Florida reported 9,488 new confirmed cases and 67 deaths, a day after setting a new daily record with more than 10,000 cases.The mayor's order also tightens mask rules at restaurants; the mayor expresses that he does not want to recluse everything but people need to take COVID-19 serious. A group of legislators urged Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Friday to require Floridians wear masks
NBC: COVID-19 testing labs near capacity as cases surge across the U.S., top health official says 7/1 What is the time that people wait to get their results?
For 9 states it takes 4 days and for the other 41 it takes 3 days
CBS: Boris Johnson puts U.K. on coronavirus lockdown 10/31 People will only be permitted to leave their homes for what reasons?
For childcare, work, exercise, medical issues, or shopping for basic needs
CBS: Halloween party shut down inside Brooklyn warehouse 10/31 What did deputies find when they entered the warehouse?
Found hundreds of people dancing, drinking and not wearing masks or social distancing
CBS: COVID-19 cases hit record high in U.S. 10/30 Which countries have went into lockdown?
France and Germany
NBC: As COVID-19 spread in a Texas jail, an activist and a sheriff formed an unlikely alliance 7/1 Why did Dalila Reynoso take a picture of a policeman walking?
He was not wearing a mask.
CBS: COVID-19 tests should be free, but these people still got big bills 7/10 Why are people recently experiencing costs concerning COVID-19 tests and related charges, despite the recent Congress COVID law?
Health Plans are taking advantage of loopholes concerning the law and there are some mix-ups
CBS: COVID-19 cases hit record high in U.S. 10/30 As of October 30, the U.S. reported 88,521 new COVID-19 cases which is a new record for?
Highest single day reported cases during the pandemic
CBS: AirBNB shuts down dozens of NJ properties after large parties 8/1
Home rental company Airbnb is shutting down properties that ignore social distancing guidelines. Teenagers attended a party in Middletown that had been linked to at least 50 new positive coronavirus cases in teens between the ages of 15 and 19.
CBS: Scientists race to explain why COVID kills a lot more men than women 7/10 What are the suspected causes of the gender gap?
Hormones, genetics, X-Chromosome
CBS: Texas gov. warns of potential lockdown if Texans don't wear masks 7/10 Due to the increase in COVID cases in Texas and people not following the mask mandate, what has Governor Greg Abbott said he will do?
Implement a state-wide lockdown
CBS: Nevada tightens restrictions again as COVID hospitalizations "spike" 7/10 What did Governor Steve Sisolak announce that Nevada would do in response to a spike in confirmed cases and to prevent further spread of COVID?
Implement restrictions on bars and restaurants in certain counties
CBS: Birx warns of "broad surge" across the country 10/30 According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, when will a safe vaccine be available?
In December, a vaccine probably from Pfizer or Moderna
CBS: COVID-19 pushing West Coast hospitals to their limits 7/7
In Los Angeles, the wait to get tested for the coronavirus can take hours. Emergency room doctors and nurses say they are running critically low on personal protective equipment — again. Among the states most overwhelmed is Arizona. As the virus spreads, Arizona is also running critically low on hospital beds. In California, hospitalizations have soared to nearly 90%. In California, the state is testing around 100,000 people a day. At one site in Los Angeles, online appointments are booked and drivers say it's taking about 90 minutes to get through the drive-thru line.
CBS: Tips to help protect kids from COVID when schools reopen 7/7
In the midst of the pandemic, cities and states across the country are trying to figure out how to reopen schools as coronavirus cases continue to climb in many places. Dr. Dyan Hes, a pediatrician in New York City, offered the following tips for parents: have children wear a mask, give them disinfectant wipes, change clothes as soon as they get home, use washable backpacks, wash hands, and keep sick children at home.
CBS: COVID appears to be spreading faster in India than any other nation 8/19
India reported more than 64,500 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, taking the total number of people in the South Asian country who have tested positive for the disease over 2.76 million. India remains the third worst affected nation, behind the U.S. and Brazil, in terms of the total number of cases. The country has added 913,473 new cases in the past 15 days, averaging 60,898 per day. India reported 1,099 coronavirus deaths, its highest single-day toll yet, taking the overall death toll over 53,000. Of the total 2.76 million cases in India, more than 2 million people have recovered. The World Health Organization and independent experts have raised concerns about low testing rates in the world's second most populous country. India has administered over 31 million tests, but that's only about 23,000 tests per million inhabitants.
NBC: Corona virus spreading fast at frat, sorority house at Indiana Uni. 9/3
Indiana University is calling for the closure of all fraternity and sorority houses on its flagship campus in Bloomington due to a growing spread of the corona virus that has already put 30 of the 40 houses under quarantine An 8.1 percent positive rate for corona virus in Greek housing over the past week, as posted on the university's testing dashboard, has jumped to the "double digits," according to a university health official.
CBS: Scientists race to explain why COVID kills a lot more men than women 7/10 The coronavirus' gender gap is similar to what diseases?
Influenza and hepatitis
CBS: California to release another 8,000 inmates to slow virus 7/10 What requirements should inmates meet to be eligible for release?
Inmates must have 180 days or less left on their sentence, must not be serving time for domestic violence or a violent crime or be considered a high-risk for violence
CBS: U.S. sees more than 70,000 new virus cases for second day in a row 7/18 As of July 18, how many intensive care units are full in Miami-Dade County's?
Intensive care units in eight of Miami-Dade County's 25 hospitals are full.
NBC: Wearing a mask has become politicized. Science says it shouldn't be 7/1 Why didn't they make wearing masks a national requirement?
It won't convince people really or even force people to wear them and they didn't know whether they were helpful and there was a lot of concern that if people were using medical masks for those in the medical field
CBS: Michigan tourism industry says this is "a year simply to survive" 7/7
Joel and Heidi Gesiakowski's Taste restaurant in Michigan has experienced hits in revenue due to restrictions which limits the restaurant to takeout service. According to Dave Lorenz, vice president of Travel Michigan, the state's tourism office, "it'll be a year simply to survive as a business". Business owners and leaders who spoke to CBS News shared optimism for the summer based on the number of people traveling so far. There have been more than 66,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and about 6,000 deaths in Michigan. Some business owners said they are worried about people spreading the coronavirus. Some businesses aren't seeing the traffic they normally do at this point of the year (summer).
NBC: Corona Virus cases exceeded 11 million worldwide 7/3
Latin America, where Brazil has 1.5 million cases, makes up 23 percent of the global total of people infected. India has become the new epicenter in Asia, rising to 625,000 cases.
CBS: California, Florida and Texas report highest daily virus death tolls 7/10 In Texas, which ethnicity has experienced the most deaths?
Latinos; they account for 29% percent of deaths
CBS: The Alabama factory preparing America for a COVID-18 vaccine 7/17
Lawrence Gantu, President of Customer Operations at SiO2 Materials Science in Auburn, Alabama. Health and Human Services, Secretary Alex Azar. The administration has shelled out $5.6 billion in contracts, some including Corning who has a long history making vaccine vials. Prashant Yadav, a Harvard Medical School supply chain expert says that "We may end up having a vaccine that is effective and safe, but not have all the ingredients and auxiliary inputs that we need to administer it." The fastest vaccine, for the mumps, was developed in four years.
CBS: Senate GOP to propose liability protections in next COVID relief bill 7/17
Legal protections for U.S universities, schools, and businesses are being proposed in order to reopen without the threat of COVID. A laundry list of legal liability protections that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell emphasized in the red line for future COVID-19 relief support. Trump's re-election campaign has started to require people to formally agree they won't sue if they get COVID during a gathering (Tulsa, Oklahoma rally, people got COVID). Liability only applies to COVID. According to the Insurance Information Institute, people are winning cases since it is hard to prove health mandates have been ignored. The proposed protections could backdate Dec 2019- 2024 or until the expiration of the PREP Act.
CBS: Texas gov. warns of potential lockdown if Texans don't wear masks 7/10 What restrictions has Texas Governor Greg Abbot done in response to the increasing numbers of COVID cases?
Made masks mandatory statewide and limited gatherings to more than 10 people
CBS: U.S. sees more than 70,000 new virus cases for second day in a row 7/18 What does the White House coronavirus task force recommend that red zone counties do?
Make mask requirements
CBS: GOP congressman says china should be "held accountable" for COVID-19 7/23
McCaul, who is also the top Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released an interim report with Republican committee members last month detailing their investigation into the origins of COVID-19 and the initial handling of the virus by the Chinese Communist Party and the World Health Organization.
CBS: Miami shuts down indoor dining as virus cases rise 7/7
Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Giménez announced an emergency order to shut down indoor dining, gyms and banquet halls as coronavirus casescontinue to spike in Florida. According to CBS Miami, since Florida began reopening, the county's daily rate for confirmed COVID-19 cases skyrocketed from about 300 a day to more than 2,000. The state took over three months to reach 100,000 coronavirus cases, but it took just two weeks to get from 100,000 to 200,000. Florida has seen multiple record-breaking increases in coronavirus cases in recent weeks. On Friday, the state reported 11,458 new cases. A large number of new infections are being found in younger people.
CBS: U.S. surpasses 9 million coronavirus cases 10/30 What area of the nation is the epicenter of the pandemic?
Midwest
CBS: Birx warns of "broad surge" across the country 10/30 According to Dr. Deborah Birx, what states are not seeing improvements in the pandemic?
Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin
CBS: Texas gov. warns of potential lockdown if Texans don't wear masks 7/10 As of July 10, how many COVID cases does Texas have?
More than 240,000 cases
CBS: Texas gov. warns of potential lockdown if Texans don't wear masks 7/10 As of July 10, how many deaths has Texas experienced due to COVID?
More than 3,000
CBS: Halloween party shut down inside Brooklyn warehouse 10/31 The sheriff's office in New York City said that its deputies shut down an illegal Halloween party of how many people?
More than 387 people
CBS: New coronavirus cases skyrocket on Fourth of July weekend 7/3
More than 57,000 new cases of coronavirus have been reported in the U.S. in the past 24 hours, setting yet another record for new infections just as the country heads into the July Fourth holiday. Coronavirus cases are rising in 37 states. Nationwide, more than 129,000 people have been killed by the virus, and there are over 2.7 million cases across the country. In many places, parades and picnics have been now canceled and backyard barbeques are being discouraged. Beaches in Miami, which are usually crowded with tourists, are shut down, and the county there has ordered a curfew.
CBS: U.S. sees more than 70,000 new virus cases for second day in a row 7/18 What was the number of cases that the U.S. saw for 2 days in a row?
More than 70,000; on Friday, with 71,600 new cases and on Thursday saw an all-time daily high of 77,300 new confirmed cases
CBS: Birx warns of "broad surge" across the country 10/30 As of October 30, how many people have contracted COVID-19?
More than 9 million people; over 229,000 deaths
CBS: U.S. sees more than 70,000 new virus cases for second day in a row 7/18 As of July 18, how many states have imposed a mask mandate
More than half the states already have mask mandates; in some places, police give fines to people not wearing them
NBC: Will the covid-19 vaccine be mandatory 9/3 Can the federal government mandate the vaccine for the general population?
NO! It has limited powers expressly spelled out in the Constitution; the rest belong to the states.
CBS: Texas gov. warns of potential lockdown if Texans don't wear masks 7/10 As of July 10, how many coronavirus patients have been hospitalized in Texas?
Nearly 10,000
CBS: California, Florida and Texas report highest daily virus death tolls 7/10 As of July 10, which state is experiencing a downward trend in COVID cases?
New York
CBS: Mask mandates continue to spark outrage as COVID-19 vaccine trials ramp up 7/27 As of July 27, which state did Florida surpass in terms of confirmed COVID cases?
New York
CBS: Cuomo: Indoor dining delayed in NYC, storm clouds "on the horizon" 7/1
New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday that indoor dining won't be allowed to resume when NYC reaches Phase 3 of reopening next week and won't resume "until the facts change and it is prudent to open,". Cuomo states that indoor dining has been most pronounced problem NYC; he also says that NY is "doing great" in terms of coronavirus numbers, since the number or COVID-19 hospitalizations has stayed below 900 for four consecutive days. NYC faces new problems with public compliance towards measures to protect against COVID-19 and that the local government is not enforcing compliance. Travelers from 16 states are now required to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival to NY.
NBC: Dr. Fauci warns coronavirus cases could surge to 100,000 per day 7/1 Which states had the highest cases and deaths?
New York and new jersey
CBS: NYC schools will reopen in fall with "blended learning" model, mayor says 7/8
New York reports Mayor Bill de Blasio said New York City students will return to school in the fall with a "blended learning" model - most students will attend in-person classes two or three days a week, depending on the week, and learn online the other days. Face coverings and social distancing will be required, along with hand washing stations and new cleaning protocols; students have the option of remote learning. The governor said only that the city's plan will be reviewed through the same criteria as every other school district.New York City was the U.S. epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic and its schools were closed in March as part of sweeping efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Delta flight returned to gate after two passengers on board refused to wear masks 8/3
No mask, no flying is the rule on every U.S. airline to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. The Atlanta-based airline says it is also expanding its COVID-19 testing program to cover its entire workforce. COVID-19 can be mainly transmitted from person to person through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, talks, or raises their voice according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC recommends people wear masks in public especially when other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.
CBS: Virus outbreak hits cruise ship that stopped at dozens of ports 8/3
Norwegian cruise ship line halted all trips and apologized Monday for procedural errors after an outbreak of coronavirus on one ship infected at least five passengers and 36 crew members. The 41 people on the MS Roald Amundsen who tested positive have been admitted to the University Hospital of North Norway in Tromsoe. All 158 crew members on MS Roald Amundsen have been tested and 122 were negative. A total of 69 municipalities in Norway have been affected, Norwegian news agency NTB reported. NTB said 33 of the 36 crew members that have tested positive came from the Philippines and the others came from Norway, France and Germany. In Italy, the Costa Crociere cruise ship line said Sunday three crew members from two ships in Civitavecchia, near Rome, have tested positive for the coronavirus. Costa Crociere said that all crew members were tested for the virus before leaving their countries, then undergo a second test once they arrive in Italy, after which they are put under a two-week monitoring period. More than 710 people fell ill aboard Carnival's Diamond Princess cruise ship while it was quarantined off Japan and 13 people died.
CBS: Virus deaths are mounting in hot spots around the US 7/17
One city in South Carolina is urging people to pray the virus into submission, a hospital in Texas is bringing in military medical personnel and morgues are running out of space in Phoenix. Texas reported 10,000 new cases Thursday for the third straight day and 129 additional deaths. The state has seen a third of its more than 3,400 total COVID-19 fatalities in the first two weeks of July alone. Florida's Department of Health on Friday confirmed 11,466 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the state's total to 327,241. There were also 128 new Florida resident deaths announced, bringing the statewide resident death toll to 4,805. On Thursday, the state reached another ominous record, with 156 virus deaths. More than 13.5 million infections have been confirmed worldwide and over 588,000 have died.
CBS: U.S. reports 63,200 new coronavirus cases, another daily record 7/10 Why are some people against America reopening their businesses, especially Disney World?
People worry for that these reopenings will further spread COVID and result in more COVID deaths and cases
CBS: Face shield vs. mask? Which prevents the spread of COVID-19 better? 8/3
Plastic face shields are likely not as effective in preventing the spread of the coronavirus as cloth face masks. In Switzerland, health officials said employees in a hotel wearing only face shields tested positive while those wearing masks did not. Face shields are not sufficient because the coronavirus spreads through microscopic respiratory droplets that can easily get around the sides, Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider, an internal medicine physician in San Francisco said.
CBS: Trump moves to officially withdraw U.S. from WHO 7/7
President Trump has taken the first formal step toward withdrawing the U.S. from the World Health Organization, a move that comes as countries around the globe continue to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. The administration has submitted a notice of withdrawal, which will be effective July 6, 2021. There have been more than 11.6 million confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide, including nearly 3 million in the U.S. The Trump administration's move to severe ties with the WHO comes more than a month after Trump announced that he would be "terminating" the U.S.'s relationship with the WHO because of its handling of the coronavirus pandemic. In the U.S., more than 40 states are experiencing spikes in coronavirus infections
CBS: Trump pushes states to reopen schools this fall amid pandemic 7/7
President Trump on Tuesday launched an all-out effort to push states to reopen schools this fall, arguing that some may keep schools closed not because of the coronavirus pandemic but for political reasons against the will of families, specifically that the Democrats want to keep schools closed for political reasons and not health reasons. Many health experts agree it's important for students to get back to school this fall to continue their educational development and to ensure access to meal programs and services for mental and behavioral health. Final decisions will be up to state and local officials. CDC has provided guidance to school and has said that schools can operate safely by taking basic safety precautions.
CBS: Boris Johnson puts U.K. on coronavirus lockdown 10/31 In response to pandemic surges, what did Prime Minister Boris Johnson decide to do?
Put U.K. on lockdown
CBS: Mask mandates continue to spark outrage as COVID-19 vaccine trials ramp up 7/27 What does the Moderna vaccine utilize to trigger an immune response?
RNA or genetic code that directs cells
CBS: WHO says some countries may have to return to "total lockdown" 7/10 What has WHO advised countries to do in terms of reopening?
Reopen slowly and base the process closely off of data
CBS: Jacksonville prepares for Republican convention amid COVID-19 spikes 7/9
Republican National Committee announced in mid-June that it had chosen Jacksonville to host President Trump's nomination acceptance speech, which had about 1,900 reported COVID-19 cases. Three weeks later, Jacksonville is seeing record numbers of positive COVID-19 cases and Duval County has surpassed 10,000 cases as the state has reopened and testing capacity has increased. President Trump praised Florida Governor Ron DeSantis reopening of the state despite the 200,000 Covid cases. DeSantis said there was room for flexibility, depending on the COVID-19 situation at the time of the convention.
CBS: Study warns new flu virus in pigs could morph to cause a pandemic 7/1
Researchers in China have discovered a new type of swine flu, named G4, that is capable of triggering a pandemic, according to a study published Monday in the U.S. scientific journal PNAS The World Health Organization is carefully studying the virus. From 2011 to 2018, researchers took 30,000 nasal swabs from pigs in slaughterhouses; the majority were of a new kind which has been dominant among pigs since 2016. The researchers then carried out experiments including on ferrets.
CBS: Trump says he "aced" cognitive test, challenges Biden to take it 7/10 The White House released a statement from the president's doctor saying what about Mr. Trump's periodic physical exam?
Says Trump remains healthy with no changes since his previous checkup; statement did not include any info about cognitive testing
CBS: Health expert says 250,000 Americans could die of COVID by end of year 7/10 Dr. Zeke Emanuel perspective on school reopening in the fall?
Schools should open and that efforts must be made to minimize cases
NBC: Two California death row inmates die from corona virus complications 7/3 What were the names of the inmates?
Scott Thomas Erskine and Manuel Machado Alvarez
CBS: Claim accuses Tyson, JBS of racial discrimination during COVID outbreaks 7/9
Several worker-advocacy groups have filed a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Agriculture alleging that companies Tyson and JBS have engaged in racial discrimination during the coronavirus pandemic. The groups allege the companies' polices violate a section of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which protects individuals from racial discrimination by recipients of federal financial assistance. The complaint alleges the operating procedures have a disparate impact on Black, Latino and Asian workers. The complaint will be up to Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue.
CBS: Woman gets dishwashing job to see husband at care center 7/10 Why did Mary Daniel get a dishwashing job at the senior care facility her husband lives in?
She hadn't seen her husband for 114 days due to coronavirus restrictions at the senior care facility where he lives so she applied for a job there to see him
NBC: As COVID-19 spread in a Texas jail, an activist and a sheriff formed an unlikely alliance 7/1 Why does Dalila Reynoso watch over everyone?
She wants to keep an eye out because the COVID cases keep rising.
CBS: Woman gets dishwashing job to see husband at care center 7/10 What was another reason Mary Daniel got a dishwashing job at the senior care facility her husband lives in?
She was worried about her husband spending so much time alone and said his behavior changed in quarantine
NBC: Wearing a mask has become politicized. Science says it shouldn't be 7/1 Why does wearing a mask cause fear?
Social media thinks that mask could cause blood oxygen levels to drop, or it can lead to carbon dioxide buildup in the body.
CBS: Starbucks to require customer face masks July 15 7/9
Starbucks will soon enforce a mask mandate across all of its U.S. stores beginning July 15. Would-be customers who don't wish to cover up can order coffee to go at drive-thru locations, or else pre-order goods through the Starbucks app, to be picked up curbside or for delivery. The company said it is prioritizing the health of its customers, supporting public health officials in their efforts to prevent COVID-19 from spreading
NBC: FBI raids pennsylvania nursing home where hundreds caught corona virus, dozens died 9/3
State Department of Health data show that 447 residents and staff members tested positive for the disease, and 73 people died. Medicare records showed that state inspectors warned of lax sanitary conditions last year that could lead to the spread of infection and diseases. Sept. 13, 2019 report found the facility didn't have enough trained nurses and that some residents were living in filthy conditions.
CBS: U.S. sees more than 70,000 new virus cases for second day in a row 7/18 What is the White House's coronavirus task force definition of a "red zone"?
States/areas that need more COVID restrictions to prevent the increase of cases
CBS: Woman gets dishwashing job to see husband at care center 7/10 What condition caused Mary Daniel's husband, Steve caused him to move into the facility?
Steve got Alzheimers 7 years ago and was moved to a memory care center
CBS: Woman gets dishwashing job to see husband at care center 7/10 How has Steve reacted to Mary Daniel's visits?
Steve's demeanor has changed and has showed her affection since he is unable to verbally communicate
CBS: Texas governor issues mandatory mask policy 7/2
Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Thursday issued an executive order requiring residents to wear face coverings in public in counties with 20 or more positive coronavirus cases. The order also gives local authorities the ability to limit gatherings of more than 10 people. After a verbal or written warning, people who violate the face-covering requirement can face fines up to $250. However, law enforcement officers cannot "detain, arrest, or confine in jail" anyone who violates the order. The state reported 7,915 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services; frontline workers are overwhelmed.
CBS: COVID-19 surge: Next bailout could cost $1.5 trillion, Moody's says 7/10 What states have opened early and are now expercineng surges in COVID cases?
Texas and Arizona
CBS: Texas shatters daily record with over 10,000 new virus cases 7/8
Texas has again broken its single-day record for new coronavirus cases, with 10,028 new cases. The previous daily record was 8,260 new cases on July 4. There are now more than 200,000 cases across the state. The state also set a new record for single-day deaths, with 60. Coronavirus hospitalizations have more than doubled in Texas over the last two weeks. According to The Associated Press, New York and Florida are the only other states to surpass 10,000 new cases in a single day.
CBS: Texas gov. warns of potential lockdown if Texans don't wear masks 7/10 Which large amount of Texas officials are refusing to enforce the mask mandate?
Texas sheriffs
CBS: Mask mandates continue to spark outrage as COVID-19 vaccine trials ramp up 7/27 What's the world's biggest COVID vaccine being developed by?
The National Institutes of Health and the Massachusetts biotech company Moderna
CBS: NIH director on the speed of vaccine development: "I have never seen anything come together this way" 7/23
The National Institutes of Health will launch an unprecedented effort to find a COVID-19 vaccine. The operation aims to deliver 300 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine by Jan 2021.
CBS: U.S. reports a record 60,000 new coronavirus cases in one day 7/8
The U.S. reported 60,000 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, the most ever reported in the country in a single day, which brings the total number of cases reported in the U.S. to nearly 3 million, including more than 131,000 people who have died due to the virus. Florida on Tuesday reported more than 7,300 new cases, and its highest-ever percentage of positive coronavirus tests.
CBS: U.S. tops 50,000 virus cases in single day for the first time 7/2
The United States reported more than 50,000 new coronavirus cases Wednesday - a record high for a single day. Many states are struggling to contain the spread of the pandemic, blamed in part on Americans not wearing masks or following social distancing rules. Confirmed cases in California have increased nearly 50% over the past two weeks, and COVID-19 hospitalizations have gone up 43%. Newsom said CA had nearly 5,900 new cases and 110 more deaths in just 24 hours. Infections have also been surging in states including Arizona, Texas and Florida, which recorded more than 6,500 new cases. New infections in some eastern states, including NY, MA, CT, RI and NJ, are slowing down significantly. The U.S. has now reported nearly 2.7 million cases and more than 128,000 dead. Globally there have been 10.7 million coronavirus cases and more than 516,000 have died due to the virus
CBS: Alabama "unable to identify" students holding COVID parties 7/3
The University of Alabama says for weeks, it has been aware of "rumors" of students throwing "COVID parties", where attendees allegedly try to intentionally infect each other with the coronavirus; they conducted a thorough investigation and were unable to identify any students who may have participated in these partiesThe statement comes after officials in Tuscaloosa, where the college is located, said students in Alabama threw COVID-19 parties where infected students were invited and there was a contest over who would get it first. According to Alabama Public Health, there have been 41,362 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state. At least 2,188 of those cases and 42 deaths are from Tuscaloosa County.
CBS: Ruth Bader Ginsburg is being treated for cancer recurrence 7/23
The announcement comes days after she was hospitalized to treat gallstones and an unrelated infection. Ginsburg said her most recent scan on July 7 indicated a significant reduction of the liver lesions and no new disease. In December of 2018, she underwent surgery to remove two cancerous nodules from her lung. In January 2019, she missed oral arguments for the first time in more than 25 years.
CBS: World Health Organization chief says virus outbreak is "accelerating" 7/8
The director-general of the World Health Organization, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said Tuesday the coronavirus outbreak is accelerating and that the peak of the pandemic hasn't been reached. Tedros stressed that while global deaths have leveled off, many countries are actually seeing cases and deaths rise. Dr. Mike Ryan, executive director of WHO's Health Emergencies Program, said that the daily increases in cases is concerning and isn't due purely to more testing. Scientists are urging WHO and other public health organizations to amend their guidelines to reflect the risk that the coronavirus can be airborne.
CBS: U.S. commits $1.6 billion to Novavax coronavirus vaccine 7/7
The federal government is putting $1.6 billion behind drug manufacturer Novavax for development of a coronavirus vaccine, with the goal of delivering 100 million doses by early next year. An initiative launched by the Trump administration that is designed to speed up development and distribution of a vaccine. The federal government aims to begin delivering 300 million doses of a vaccine to the people by early 2021. Adding Novavax candidate to Operation Warp Speed's diverse portfolio of vaccines increases the odds that their will be a safe, effective vaccine as soon as the end of the year. The $1.6 billion appears to be the largest amount of federal funding the Trump administration is committing to a coronavirus vaccine candidate through Operation Warp Speed to date.
NBC: 31 MLB players test positive for virus; NASCAR star Jimmie Johnson also positive 7/3 What did they do in response?
The league suspended spring training in March due to the coronavirus, and opening day has been pushed back to either July 23 or 24
NBC: Corona Virus cases exceeded 11 million worldwide 7/3 According to the World Health Organization, what did they state on July 3rd article?
The number of cases is more than double the figure for severe influenza illnesses recorded annually
CBS: U.S. hits 3 million virus cases as some states see surge of infections 7/8
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. surpassed 3 million according to a tally from Johns Hopkins University. The virus has killed more than 131,000 people nationwide. The milestone for the U.S., which has more reported cases than any other country, was reached as states saw a surge in infections. The surge comes after many states started lifting restrictions, with the aim of reopening their economies. Florida, Texas, and California are notably seeing rise in cases and are nearing full capacity or hospitals
CBS: Is the coronavirus airborne? Scientists say it's "a real risk" 7/6
There is a risk that the coronavirus can be airborne according to an open letter supported by 239 scientists says. The scientists are urging the World Health Organization and other public health organizations to amend their guidelines to reflect this risk. The WHO said the COVID-19 is only confirmed to be airborne during aerosol-generating medical procedures performed in health care settings; it says the virus primarily spreads through larger respiratory droplets, which don't travel as far. The authors say that smaller particles could spread by infected individuals simply breathing, laughing or talking; those tiny particles called aerosols can travel up to 30 feet. The authors cited a study that documented transmission of the virus to people at several neighboring tables in a Chinese restaurant, where there was no evidence of direct or indirect contact between them.
NBC: 31 MLB players test positive for virus; NASCAR star Jimmie Johnson also positive 7/3 How many people in the MLB unit tested positive?
Thirty-one Major League Baseball players and seven staff members have tested positive for the coronavirus illness COVID-19
CBS: Man who posted regret about going out died of coronavirus a day later 7/2
Thomas Macias, a 51-year-old man from California, was being cautious in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. Then when restrictions were lifted, he decided to go out and attended a party, which resulted in him testing positive for COVID-19. Macias wrote a Facebook post expressing his regret, urging others to follow safety precautions and take the coronavirus pandemic seriously; one day after writing the post, he died. Macias had underlying condition and thought his sickness was due to diabetes. Macias had got the virus from someone at the party who knew they had it and were asymptomatic and didn't take the virus seriously.
NBC: Covid-19 at colleges : Fauci warns not to send students home. 9/3
Thousands of cases have been reported nationwide, forcing universities to switch to virtual classes and either quarantine or, in some cases, send students back home whether or not they're sick. Birx said that if they were to send individuals home, they would infect more people. The university of Notre Dame had 600 cases
CBS: Doctors push for an end to racial discrimination in health care 7/6
Thousands of people of color have shared their own accounts on social media of doctors dismissing pain or making racist remarks, or of having near-death experiences because physicians did not give proper treatment. Thousands have shown support for the #WhiteCoatsForBlackLives movement, demanding medical centers, schools, and individuals recognize and take action to address the health disparities black people face. Recently doctors said they've found biases in how Black patients have been treated during the coronavirus pandemic. It is suspected that many of these biases begin in medical school. It was found that more test were disproportionately being ordered for people who were white, despite the severely impacted black community. Black people are significantly more likely than White people to suffer from chronic health conditions or die to health complications. Due to economic inequality and systemic issues black patients tend to go to the worst hospitals in the country.
CBS: COVID-19 tests should be free, but these people still got big bills 7/10 Why did Congress pass a legislation covering COVID-19 tests and related charges?
To ensure no one would avoid getting tested for the coronavirus because of the cost
CBS: WHO says some countries may have to return to "total lockdown" 7/10 What has WHO recommended in response to the increasing amount of COVID cases worldwide?
Total lockdown of some countries
Trump says coronavirus response is "working out" 7/23
Trump said that he wanted to see schools reopened in the fall since children have "very strong immune systems." Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs released that only about 1 in 10 Americans think daycare centers, preschools, or K-12 schools should open this fall without restrictions. Trump announced a partnership with Pfizer to produce 100 million doses of a vaccine before December. As of July 22, the U.S has nearly 4 million confirmed cases and over 142,000 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.
NBC: Trump spends first night at Walter Reed for Covid-19 Treatment
Trump was transported by helicopter to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Friday evening What treatment did Trump get? The president's doctor said he was administered an antibody cocktail, along with vitamins, and is fatigued with a low-grade fever The number of people from President Donald Trump's inner circle who have tested positive for the coronavirus is growing, with at least seven confirmed cases tied to an event in the Rose Garden last weekend. In addition to the president and first lady, at least five others who were at the ceremony have been confirmed to have Covid-19: former top Trump aide Kellyanne Conway, Republican Sens. Thom Tillis from North Carolina and Mike Lee from Utah, Notre Dame President the Rev. John Jenkins and a White House journalist.
CBS: Toxic hand sanitizers recalled for methanol 7/8
Two brands of hand sanitizer are being recalled by their manufacturers due to methanol, according to the Food and Drug Administration. ITECH 361 is recalling almost 19,000 bottles of All Clean Hand Sanitizer, Moisturizer and Disinfectant, with UPC Code 628055370130 and sold in one liter bottles, because of the potential presence of methanol. The second recall is from Transliquid Technologies LLC, which is recalling all Mystic Shield Protection Topical Solution packaged in 8.45 ounce (250 ml) bottles. Methanol, or wood alcohol, can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested; specifically can lead to blindness, hospitalizations and death.
CBS: U.S. surpasses 9 million coronavirus cases 10/30 According to Dr. Michael Osterholm, how much of the population believe the virus is a hoax
Up to a third of the population
CBS: School reopenings off to a rocky start amid pandemic 8/18
Videos show University of North Carolina students partying without masks and ignoring social distancing led to a blunt editorial in the student newspaper. The university moved all of its undergraduate classes online after 130 students tested positive for the coronavirus in the last week. Nationwide, more than 560 school districts are starting the year off in person. An Arizona school district that was supposed to open Monday had to cancel classes after nearly 100 teachers called in sick, citing health concerns. The University of Notre Dame is also reporting a spike in coronavirus cases, with 58 confirmed since the start of school earlier this month. In Fort Worth, the semester just started on the Texas Christian University campus Monday. Jefferson City High School is typical for Georgia: masks are only recommended. Seniors Hope Terhune and Rylee Meadows said maybe half the students wear one. Georgia has become a COVID-19 hotspot, averaging more than 3,400 new cases a day. Only 43 of the state's 181 school districts mandate masks for teachers and students. in Cherokee County, the first two weeks of school, more than 1,700 students and staff were quarantined. At least 120 people tested positive.
CBS: Retailers agree on face masks. Will shoppers comply? 7/23
Walmart, Target, and other major U.S. retailers have started to require customers to don face masks. Many Americans refuse despite a fact borne out by the more than 90 grocery workers that have died from COVID-19 according to the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW).
CBS: Health expert says 250,000 Americans could die of COVID by end of year 7/10 Dr. Zeke Emanuel perspective on wearing a mask?
Wearing a mask shouldn't be political and that it is important to protect others and yourself
NBC: Will the covid-19 vaccine be mandatory 9/3 Can an employer fire you if you refuse to take the vaccine?
Yes but with some regulations, if you cannot get the vaccine for medical reasons, then that falls under the Americans with Disability Acts.
NBC: Will the covid-19 vaccine be mandatory 9/3 Can states or cities mandate the vaccine?
Yes, States have the authority to regulate public health and they have in the past mandated vaccines
CBS:CBS: Young adults unconcerned by virus "may be killing" others 7/1
Young people are out enjoying the warmer weather across the country, but according to health officials, they also might be spreading and contracting the coronavirus. As people pack into areas, cases are rising in at least 37 states, with surges among young people. It is generally accepted that young people don't take the virus seriously. Dr. Charles Lockwood expresses that young people must be considerate of others and follow precautions. There is also older people who don't wear masks or social distance. Young people are less likely to be hospitalized or die of COVID-19; last week, two 17-year-olds died from the virus in Florida.
CBS: Halloween party shut down inside Brooklyn warehouse 10/31 What were the charges of the party shut down?
breaking executive orders that limit indoor gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.
NBC: COVID-19 testing labs near capacity as cases surge across the U.S., top health official says 7/1 How are they to identify the asymptomatic spread of the virus?
conduct the number of tests you do in a month in just a few days
NBC: Wearing a mask has become politicized. Science says it shouldn't be 7/1 What impact does a mask have on your oxygen level?
it has no impact on your oxygenation level and has no impact on the ability of your body to receive oxygen or expel carbon dioxide
NBC: Wearing a mask has become politicized. Science says it shouldn't be 7/1 What do the masks do?
masks reduced the detection of respiratory viruses in both droplets and aerosols.
CBS: Scientists race to explain why COVID kills a lot more men than women 7/10 Which gender is most likely to experience worse outcomes and die to COVID?
men
CBS: Boris Johnson puts U.K. on coronavirus lockdown 10/31 How many people have been infected with COVID-19 in the U.K.?
more 1 million people; more than 46,600 deaths
CBS: Birx warns of "broad surge" across the country 10/30 According to Dr. Deborah Birx, how much of the nation is a COVID-19 hotspot?
one third
NBC: Wearing a mask has become politicized. Science says it shouldn't be 7/1 When was face-covering embraced and for who?
only embraced face coverings for non-healthcare workers in early June
NBC: COVID-19 testing labs near capacity as cases surge across the U.S., top health official says 7/1 Which people are being tested even if they have not had symptoms?
people living in states with rising cases
CBS: Scientists race to explain why COVID kills a lot more men than women 7/10 What hormone will 40 men infected with COVID-19 receive for a five-day course to see if it raises their odds of surviving on par with women?
progesterone
NBC: Wearing a mask has become politicized. Science says it shouldn't be 7/1 What confuses wearing masks?
public health officials and some political leaders including President Trump refuse to wear a mask
NBC: Vulnerable Navajo Nation Fears a second COVID-19 wave 8/3 What obstacles were in the way of using the federal aid they received to prevent this public health crisis from occurring again?
regulation that made construction on tribal land near impossible and a looming deadline that mandated the money be spent by Dec. 30.
CBS: California to release another 8,000 inmates to slow virus 7/10 What was the decision the result of or influenced by?
results from the prison system's top medical officer being replaced following criticism that inmate transfers fueled the outbreak in state facilities
CBS: Boris Johnson puts U.K. on coronavirus lockdown 10/31 How many new COVID-19 cases does the U.K. experience everyday?
roughly 50,000; mostly elderly
CBS: Nevada tightens restrictions again as COVID hospitalizations "spike" 7/10 What were Nevada's first restrictions?
state-wide mask mandate
NBC: Corona virus outbreak among students at University of Washington's frat houses 7/3 What did they do later to prevent this?
taken measures to reduce resident capacity by up to 50 percent this summer in response to COVID-19 and The houses are in quarantine and residents are being asked to self-isolate in their rooms
NBC: As COVID-19 spread in a Texas jail, an activist and a sheriff formed an unlikely alliance 7/1 What were Dalila Reynosos hopes?
the hopes of protecting those detained inside
CBS: Halloween party shut down inside Brooklyn warehouse 10/31 Who faced charges for the party?
the party's organizers, security guards, workers and entertainers face
NBC: As COVID-19 spread in a Texas jail, an activist and a sheriff formed an unlikely alliance 7/1 What does Dalila Reynoso keep track of?
tracks the jail's population and the coronavirus case count
NBC: Public Health experts urge caution before July Fourth 7/3 What health precautions did Roberta Schwartz, the chief innovation officer at Houston Methodist Hospital urge the public to follow?
wearing masks, practicing social distancing and following hand-hygiene rules.
