China’s New Testing Policy for Travelers Is Problematic, Experts Say Tests (Medical), Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Antibodies, Travel and Vacations, your-feed-science, your-feed-health
By BY KATHERINE J. WU from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2JWwL1F
Airline passengers must present negative antibody test results before boarding. Scientists consider it a largely useless way to curb disease transmission.
As the Pandemic Surges, C.D.C. Issues Increasingly Assertive Advice your-feed-science, Coronavirus Risks and Safety Concerns, Disease Rates, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), United States Politics and Government, Presidential Election of 2020, Science and Technology, Medicine and Health, Rumors and Misinformation
By BY APOORVA MANDAVILLI from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/3puMKEr
Agency scientists often contradict the Trump administration now, but critics urge a more public stance.
Eli Lilly’s Antibody Treatment Gets Emergency F.D.A. Approval your-feed-science, White House Coronavirus Outbreak (2020), Clinical Trials, Drugs (Pharmaceuticals), Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
By BY KATIE THOMAS AND NOAH WEILAND from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2Ip3cp0
The authorization raised immediate questions about who would get access to the antibody treatments, which are in short supply.
Mink and the Coronavirus: What We Know your-feed-science, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Minks (Animals), Vaccination and Immunization, Agriculture and Farming, your-feed-animals
By BY JAMES GORMAN from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/35eQC4z
Mink are the only animal known to both catch the virus from people and transmit it to them.
Pfizer’s Covid Vaccine: 11 Things You Need to Know Clinical Trials, Vaccination and Immunization, Drugs (Pharmaceuticals), Public-Private Sector Cooperation, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), your-feed-science, your-feed-healthcare
By BY CARL ZIMMER AND KATIE THOMAS from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/38t3RAn
What’s the big deal? Was it part of Operation Warp Speed? When can you get one?
How Go helped save HealthCare.gov
How Go helped save HealthCare.gov
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Pfizer Stuns Experts With Early Data that Vaccine Is More Than 90% Effective Clinical Trials, Vaccination and Immunization, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), your-feed-healthcare, your-feed-science
By BY KATIE THOMAS, DAVID GELLES AND CARL ZIMMER from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/3eDGDc6
Pfizer announced positive early results from its coronavirus vaccine trial, cementing the lead in a frenzied global race that has unfolded at record-breaking speed.
Biden to announce coronavirus task force
Biden to announce coronavirus task force
What would a Biden administration do differently to combat COVID-19?; insight from Fox News medical contributor Dr. Janette Nesheiwat.
Shot to Prevent H.I.V. Works Better Than Daily Pill in Women your-feed-science, Clinical Trials, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Women and Girls, Truvada (Drug), Drugs (Pharmaceuticals)
By BY APOORVA MANDAVILLI from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2Ii5t5v
Researchers ended a clinical trial of the drug early because the results were so convincing. The more effective drug would be given in six injections a year instead of as 365 daily pills.
US reports highest daily number of new coronavirus cases since pandemic began
US reports highest daily number of new coronavirus cases since pandemic began
More than 100,000 cases nationwide reported each day since November 4; Charles Watson reports.
Joe Biden launches transition website, names coronavirus response coordinator
Joe Biden launches transition website, names coronavirus response coordinator
President-elect taps Dr. Vivek Murthy to lead pandemic task force, as transition team prepares list of executive orders; Peter Doocy reports.
An Explanation for Some Covid-19 Deaths May Not Be Holding Up Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Immune System, Research, Drugs (Pharmaceuticals), your-feed-health
By BY GINA KOLATA from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/38lC58W
Recent studies have created doubts about an agent in cytokine storms, and suggest that treatments for it may not help.
How will Biden’s administration take shape?
How will Biden’s administration take shape?
Axios co-founder Mike Allen discusses how the president-elect will address the coronavirus pandemic, work with Republicans in Congress.
Clyburn: Joe Biden will move America ‘towards a more perfect union’
Clyburn: Joe Biden will move America ‘towards a more perfect union’
House Majority Whip tells Fox News 'Democracy 2020' addressing coronavirus pandemic should be Biden’s top priority.
Dr. Nicole Saphier on daily coronavirus case surges in US
Dr. Nicole Saphier on daily coronavirus case surges in US
Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier joins ‘Fox & Friends.’
Voters rejecting the war on drugs is a win for public health
Voters rejecting the war on drugs is a win for public health
24 by nnx | 2 comments on Hacker News.
How would US handling of coronavirus change with Biden victory?
How would US handling of coronavirus change with Biden victory?
Dr. Marc Siegel tells ‘Tucker Carlson Tonight’ proposed mask mandate would play into ‘politics of fear.’
Coronavirus antibodies could last 6 months or more: Study
Coronavirus antibodies could last 6 months or more: Study
After months of uncertain speculation, researchers have reported their strongest evidence yet that patients recovered from the coronavirus have a stronger, faster immune response if they’re exposed a second time.
Coronavirus infections rising in New Jersey nursing homes: report
Coronavirus infections rising in New Jersey nursing homes: report
Coronavirus infections among nursing home residents are ticking higher in New Jersey as the second wave has taken effect, per a report.
Coronavirus is worsening tinnitus, study suggests
Coronavirus is worsening tinnitus, study suggests
Is the novel coronavirus exacerbating tinnitus? Yes, suggests the findings of a new study.