There are over 5.76 million global cases. The US has over 1.7 million of those cases. There have been over 355,000 deaths around the world from the pandemic virus. Half of Americans say they would get a COVID-19 vaccine. Roughly one in three say they aren’t sure if they’d get one, and one in five
A peer-reviewed study published in Thorax tonight shows that it’s far more likely to have COVID-19 and be asymptomatic than previously thought. The data shows that more than eight out of 10 cruise ship passengers who tested positive for COVID-19 had no symptoms. One scientist on the study says the findings have big implications for “reopening,” or
There’s a lot of optimism in the air right now, as a mix of summer sunshine and state-by-state reopenings have substantially lifted the country’s mood. But many epidemiologists and public health experts believe we’re only in the second inning of a nine-inning game. It’s way too early to declare victory. I personally am hoping for
There are nearly 5.6 million global cases. Cases have grown linearly by ~600,000 each week for months. There have been over 351,000 deaths around the globe. There are over 1.7 million cases in the US. There have been over 100,000 deaths in the US alone. Travel is down in Italy, rebounding in the US, and
Earlier this morning, Rob McNealy pointed out on Twitter that while toilet paper is back on store shelves, it appears to be 20% smaller than before. I was in a perfect position to test this. I had some toilet paper rolls bought back in March to compare with recently-purchased toilet paper of the same brand and
Editor’s note: Between when we wrote this article and when it was scheduled to run, the CDC acknowledged that its guidelines were confusing and clarified them. Last week, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) began a puzzling media push to minimize the risks of catching COVID-19 from touching packages or surfaces. Information spread around the
California city sees COVID-19 outbreaks at 9 facilities, including food processing plants New superspreader study from Hong Kong. They find 20% of infections are responsible for 80% of transmissions and a (k) of 0.45. Usual suspects: bars, restaurants and a wedding. Fourth new paper on SSE. (Authors @bencowling88 , @gmleunghku et al.). https://t.co/8lpVA5uV36 pic.twitter.com/ESvHKiJfPK —
There are ~5.28 million global cases. The US has over 1.64 million cases. Cases have grown by over 21,000 in the US since yesterday, with over 1,100 deaths in that same period. There have been over 338,000 deaths around the world. An academic from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business asserts that more
The world has over 5.1 million cases. The US has over 1.6 million cases and has had over 96,000 deaths. The US has had more than 10,000 deaths in the last week. The US has gained over 27,000 new cases since yesterday. The US has pledged 1.2 billion dollars towards vaccine development and the sequestration
If you need to wear a face mask or respirator for safety during COVID-19, now is not the time for a beard. More: Beginner’s guide to the best respirators and gas masks A French cut, fu Manchu, Dali, or extended goatee is also out of the question, according to the CDC. That’s because facial hair
It’s been increasingly difficult lately to find quality disinfectants that are effective against SARS-CoV-2. Stores are still sold out of Clorox and Lysol. And when shelves are restocked, they get emptied shortly after. This is why I have been searching for a good replacement for bleach or Clorox wipes that could fit my need for
There are over 5 million global cases. The US has nearly 1.6 million of those cases. There have been over 329,000 deaths around the world from the pandemic virus. Cases grew by over 20,000 in the US since yesterday. Universities are taking different approaches to re-opening in the fall. Many are holding lectures remotely. Some
When it comes to beef, chefs agree: the priciest cuts of meat are often way overrated. Choice cuts like tenderloin, filet mignon, and ribeye are popular and easy to cook, so that’s what grocery stores usually keep in stock when meat plants are up and running and there isn’t a global pandemic. But in these
There are nearly 5 million global cases. There have been over 323,000 deaths around the globe, up more than 23,000 from last week. There are over 1.5 million cases in the US. There has been a slight downtrend in case growth and daily deaths in the US for the last few weeks. Cases and deaths
The pandemic has been undeniably isolating, causing people across the world to realize the power of congregating in large groups for a cause. Since this is now too risky, traditions across the globe have emerged as people seek to connect, to honor healthcare workers, and to just feel part of the human race again. Doctors
