[Share n burn] Today's coronavirus (COVID-19) links - April 16, 2020
In no particular order, here are today's links from my RSS feed. Please consider clicking through to upvote any Steem post(s) on the list.
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As mentioned in previous posts, here is a visualization tool for mapping the cases of COVID-19 occurrences.
According to the site, this morning's worldwide number of reported cases was 2,081,961 with 525,884 recoveries, 138,487 deaths, and 639,733 total cases reported in the US.
Of the US cases, the site reports 52,739 recoveries, 30,990 deaths, and 26,804 total cases in Pennsylvania (with 787 deaths).
The site also reports 104,039 hospitalizations and 3,262,921 total tests in the US.
- Steem @priyanarc: Corona Virus - What is the situation in my country || Day-30
- D.tube @rt-international: COVID-19 Test in 5 seconds! | Iran presents new coronavirus genius - Color me skeptical
- D.tube @rt-international: COVID-19 in NYC: Rising hunger & mass job losses amid pandemic | RT News
- How to test everyone for the coronavirus - Subtitle: Entrepreneurs and academic gene jockeys are hatching schemes for population-level coronavirus testing.
- Sorry, Immunity to Covid-19 Won't Be Like a Superpower - Subtitle: It's nice to think that recovery will give you absolute protection, but that's not really how this works.
- China didn’t warn public of likely pandemic for 6 key days
- Coronavirus could erode global fight against other diseases - Subtitle: Decades-long efforts to eradicate malaria, polio and other illnesses are on the back burner; patients are being turned away from overtaxed hospitals
- Confronting the Leviathan of the COVID-19 Crisis - Subtitle: We should ever be on guard against the government’s arrogation of unwarranted powers, especially in light of what history shows the state is capable of doing in times of emergency.
- Jobless claims soar by 5.25 million to push coronavirus-tied layoffs above 20 million - Subtitle: U.S. unemployment rate has likely reached 15%, economists say
- Here’s What We Know about the Most Touted Drugs Tested for COVID-19 - Subtitle: Numerous contenders—from a controversial malaria medication to treatments that regulate the immune system—are now in clinical trials
- How the coronavirus is impacting the advertising business as sports TV viewing evaporates, events are cancelled, and consumers stop spending
- What Happens When Other Disasters Hit during a Pandemic? - Subtitle: Emergency management experts are concerned about everything from evacuations to public messaging
- Coronavirus being used by some leaders to silence critics and tighten control - Subtitle: Around the world, emergency measures are being exploited to restrict press freedoms, quell dissent and crush opponents
- As Germany begins to open up, here’s a look at which European countries have relaxed their coronavirus restrictions
- State Alliances Are Leading the US Fight Against Covid-19The Western States Pact and a council of northeastern states have formed public health coalitions while the federal government does … whatever it’s doing. - Subtitle: The Western States Pact and a council of northeastern states have formed public health coalitions while the federal government does … whatever it’s doing.
- Pandemic-proof: Grocery-anchored retail centers expected to see even more investor interest
- Why games like Animal Crossing are the new social media of the coronavirus era - Subtitle: Gentle, comforting games like Nintendo’s latest hit are perfect escapist entertainment, but they’re also helping us to connect in these strange times.
- Simply speaking could transmit coronavirus, new study suggests
- China is tightening its grip on coronavirus research - Subtitle: Some scientists welcome government vetting because it could stop poor-quality COVID-19 papers being published – others fear it is an attempt to control information.
- Could the coronavirus trigger post-viral fatigue syndromes? - Subtitle: Conditions like chronic fatigue syndrome have been linked to viral infections, so it’s possible that the covid-19 virus may go on to trigger similar conditions
- How to re-open the country and control COVID-19 #coronavirus
- Temple begins clinical trial of experimental therapy for COVID-19 patients
- Smithfield to shut 2 more pork plants because of coronavirus - Subtitle: Employees at 3 plants have tested positive for COVID-19
- Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt says people should 'be a little bit grateful' for companies like Amazon that have 'really helped us out' in the coronavirus fight
- WHO answers Trump’s attack with call for unity against COVID-19
- Google to cut back on hiring, other spending due to coronavirus, Alphabet CEO says - Subtitle: In memo to employees, Pichai says search giant plans to ‘significantly slow down the pace of hiring’ after bringing on 20,000 new workers last year
- Why have so many died of coronavirus in New York? - Subtitle: The densely populated city with millions of inhabitants and foreign visitors is an ideal breeding ground for infectious disease; it also reacted late
- Netflix stock surges to record high as investors bet on streaming during coronavirus - Subtitle: ‘The unfortunate COVID-19 situation is cementing Netflix’s global [direct-to-consumer] dominance,’ analyst says while pushing price target to a Street-high of $490
- Hospitals Quickly Reshape to Treat Covid-19 Patients - Subtitle: Health care facilities are hastily constructing new entrances and testing facilities, installing glass doors, and crafting face shields to protect workers.
- A Guide to Healthy Skepticism of Artificial Intelligence and Coronavirus
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