COVID 19 Info Basket- Articles #24

COVID-19 protective equipment adding to pollution crisishttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/08/covid-19-protective-equipment-adding-pollution-crisis-200816163255462.html

Australia Has Deadliest Day with 25 Covid-19 Deaths in Victoria

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-08-16/australia-has-deadliest-day-with-25-covid-19-deaths-in-victoria

Coronavirus Australia: Victoria reports 303 new Covid-19 cases and four more deaths

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/aug/15/coronavirus-australia-victoria-reports-303-new-covid-19-cases-and-four-more-deaths

EU Countries Increase COVID-19 Travel Measures

EU Countries Increase COVID-19 Travel Measures

Russia to roll out coronavirus vaccine within two weeks

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/08/live-zealand-defers-parliament-dissolution-coronavirus-200811234344092.html

2 in 5 schools around the world lacked basic handwashing facilities prior to COVID-19 pandemic — UNICEF, WHO

https://www.who.int/news-room/detail/13-08-2020-2-in-5-schools-around-the-world-lacked-basic-handwashing-facilities-prior-to-covid-19-pandemic-unicef-who

Zealand Back into Lockdown as New COVID-19 Cases Detected

https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/new-zealand-back-lockdown-new-covid-19-cases-detected

Hundreds dead’ because of Covid-19 misinformation

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-53755067

Reopening schools too early could spread COVID-19 even faster – especially in the developing world

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/08/re-opening-schools-too-soon-in-developing-countries-could-lead-to-much-faster-spread-of-covid-19/

Spain Overtakes Britain for Most COVID-19 Cases in Europe

https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/spain-overtakes-britain-most-covid-19-cases-europe

Coronavirus Vietnam: The mysterious resurgence of Covid-19

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-53690711

‘Peak yet to come’: Africa hits one million coronavirus cases

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/08/africa-hits-million-coronavirus-cases-200804094836695.html

Australian military steps in to enforce COVID-19 lockdown

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/08/australia-military-steps-enforce-covid-19-lockdown-200804135325693.html

WAEC releases timetable as schools resume

WAEC releases timetable as schools resume

Over 1.5 million candidates to sit for WASSCE in Nigeria

Over 1.5m candidates to sit for WASSCE in Nigeria

COVID 19 Info Basket- Articles #22

Posted on August 5, 2020 by oumissa_inspire

Forbes: We Should Consider Starting Covid-19 Vaccinations Now.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevensalzberg/2020/08/02/start-vaccinating-now/

The Guardian: Two cruise ships hit by coronavirus weeks after industry restarts.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/aug/03/two-cruise-ships-hit-by-coronavirus-weeks-after-industry-restarts

BBC News: Coronavirus: New 90-minute tests for Covid-19 and flu ‘hugely beneficial’.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-53632043

Al Jazeera English: Australia’s Victoria declares state of disaster over coronavirus.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/08/australia-victoria-declares-state-disaster-coronavirus-200802042802433.html

Science News: Hydroxychloroquine can’t stop COVID-19. It’s time to move on, scientists say.

Hydroxychloroquine can’t stop COVID-19. It’s time to move on, scientists say

The Guardian: North Korea declares emergency over suspected Covid-19 case.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jul/26/kim-jong-un-conveys-urgent-meeting-after-suspected-case-of-covid-19

Coronavirus: South Africa cases pass half million mark

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-53625789

China healthcare workers in Hong Kong to battle COVID-19

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/08/china-healthcare-workers-hong-kong-battle-covid-19-200802173925279.html

Australia’s Victoria imposes curfew, state of disaster to contain COVID-19

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/08/02/coronavirus-australias-victoria-imposes-curfew-state-of-disaster.html

Coronavirus – Rwanda: Robots use in Rwanda to fight against COVID-19

https://guardian.ng/apo-press-releases/coronavirus-rwanda-robots-use-in-rwanda-to-fight-against-covid-19/

Global report: Philippines ‘losing battle’ as WHO records biggest jump in Covid-19 cases

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/aug/01/global-report-philippines-losing-battle-as-who-records-biggest-jump-in-covid-19-cases

Ethiopian Workers Are Forced to Return Home, Some with Coronavirus

Indian Billionaires Bet Big on Head Start in Coronavirus Vaccine Race

Coronavirus: Thousands protest in Germany against restrictions

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-53622797

WHO reports record daily increase in global coronavirus cases, up over 292,000

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2020-08-01/WHO-reports-record-daily-increase-in-global-coronavirus-cases-SByMx8dUSk/index.html

School Reopening: Ogun begins mandatory COVID-19, malaria tests for SS3 students

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-west/406352-school-reopening-ogun-begins-mandatory-covid-19-malaria-tests-for-ss3-students.html

Coronavirus: Mauritania to strengthen its COVID-19 Response

https://guardian.ng/apo-press-releases/coronavirus-mauritania-to-strengthen-its-covid-19-response/

How to Clean Your N95 Mask or Face Covering with Covid-19 coronavirus

https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2020/08/01/how-to-clean-your-n95-mask-or-face-covering-with-covid-19-coronavirus/#c6355b92fd12

In pictures: Eid al Adha in a Covid-19 world

https://www.trtworld.com/life/in-pictures-eid-al-adha-in-a-covid-19-world-38551

Hong Kong Delays Election, Citing Coronavirus. The Opposition Isn’t Buying It.

Luxembourg joins Spain on quarantine list for UK travellers

https://www.ft.com/content/32ebadef-ceec-4011-acbe-869c9c2bc2ae

What Can Victorian Schools Teach America About Reopening?

Coronavirus: Scaled back Hajj pilgrimage begins in Saudi Arabia

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-53571886

Vietnam on high alert as coronavirus cases detected in major cities

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jul/29/vietnam-on-high-alert-coronavirus-cases-major-cities-hanoi

Central Africa’s Muslim Feast Hampered as COVID-19 Blocks Livestock Trade

https://www.voanews.com/africa/central-africas-muslim-feast-hampered-covid-19-blocks-livestock-trade

For Senegal’s Biggest Holiday, a Shortage of the All-Important Sheep

Latin America Is Facing a ‘Decline of Democracy’ Under the Pandemic

Vietnam detects first locally transmitted Covid-19 cases since Aprilhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jul/27/vietnam-evacuates-80000-tourists-amid-new-covid-19-cases-in-danang

Life After Lockdown in Mexico City

We’ll Be Wearing Masks for a While. Why Not Make Them Nice?

Why do asymptomatic COVID-19 cases even happen?

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2020/07/why-do-asymptomatic-coronavirus-cases-even-happen-cvd/

Hong Kong sees spike of new COVID-19 cases

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/hong-kong-sees-spike-of-new-covid-19-cases/1922744

Coronavirus: ‘No apologies’ for Spain travel rule change

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-53541301

The Coronavirus Unleashed Along the Amazon River

North Korea Declares Emergency After Suspected Covid-19 Case

After Early Success, Israel’s Netanyahu Faces Fury for Flubbing Virus Fight

Can You Get Covid-19 Again? It’s Very Unlikely, Experts Say

Scaled-down Hajj pilgrimage to start on July 29: Saudi officials

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/07/scaled-hajj-pilgrimage-start-july-29-saudi-officials-200721013258024.html

Coronavirus: Oxford vaccine triggers immune response

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-53469839

Jailed FIFA Official Juan Ángel Napout Contracts Coronavirus in Florida Prison

Melbourne Lockdown Elicits Hope, Anger and Vows of Resilience

Coronavirus: White House targets US disease chief Dr Anthony Fauci

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53392817

In South Africa, Burial Traditions Upended by Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Brazil’s President Bolsonaro tests positive

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-53319517

Laid Off and Locked Up: Virus Traps Domestic Workers in Arab States

COVID 19 Info Basket- Tweets #21

Posted on July 20, 2020 by oumissa_inspire

Sarcastic remark on claps for health workers

My daughter a nurse went to check her bank account and she has 36 claps left to last her till the end of the month.
— William Miller (@William24625705) July 9, 2020

Wear a mask

Yesterday, I went to make enquires at Ebony Vaults, Ikoyi as part of our Covid preparedness & response plan.

Key Takeaway: Wear your mask, it is very expensive to die. https://t.co/0BfEvjNHQ2
— Ibraheem Babalola (@IBBabalola) July 8, 2020

America fattening the curve

BBC reporter keeps saying "America's not flattening the curve, it's fattening the curve"
— Dr. Seema Yasmin (@DoctorYasmin) July 9, 2020

Plea for correct wearing of masks

Please I'm begging you wear your mask over your nose
— von tifa (@vonhonkington) July 7, 2020

Paediatrics warns of spread between colleagues

From a big pediatric hospital I'm telling you: DOCTORS, NURSES, & ADMIN ARE GETTING COVID FROM ONE ANOTHER not the patients or parents. Please continue to mask & social distance with colleagues & staff, stay home if you're sick, work from home when you can.
— Amy G Dala MD (@AmyGDalaMD) July 9, 2020

Is there a new normal after this?

If you’re still hoping to get back to normalcy after all this, you’re in for a big shock. The world has never had a history of going back to normal, we adapt to the new definition of normal. So get comfortable.
— Carbon (@modupeog) July 10, 2020

Canadian PM on plan to give health workers protective wear

We’re staying focused on getting our front line workers the personal protective equipment they need to stay healthy and keep you safe. Because as we restart our economy and more people head back to work, the need for this kind of equipment will continue to grow.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) July 10, 2020

Bereaved relative appeals for mask wearing.

my brother just passed away because of Covid-19. please, please, please wear your masks.
— black woman enthusiast (@dejachanels) July 5, 2020

Nigerian lawmaker describes loneliness of friend in isolation ward

My bestie has worked so hard during COVID19 response. She gave her all including her safety as she led a COVID19 response team.

Today she sleeps alone in the isolation center as a COVID19 patient.

I am at home, afraid, terrified, heartbroken.
— Ndi Kato (@YarKafanchan) July 6, 2020

Hey, so, I got #Covid19 in March. I’ve been sick for over 3 months w/ severe respiratory, cardiovascular & neurological symptoms. I still have a fever. I’ve been incapacitated for nearly a season of my life. It's not enough to not die. You don’t want to live thru this, either. 1/
— Dani Oliver (@DaniOliver) July 3, 2020

Family appoints member to oversee plans for possible infection

My family made me our Covid-19 incident commander with a task to put together what happens if any member of the family in Lagos shows symptoms. Now we have a Process Document that details our preferred test & isolation centre, isolation bag contents and more. May we never need it
— Ibraheem Babalola (@IBBabalola) July 4, 2020

Woman who lives with brother who tested positive details how masks and social distancing kept her negative as he recovered

my older brother tested positive for COVID. I was in the same house as him. He isolated in his office & used a diff bathroom. We wore masks, frequently washed our hands and wiped things down. He recovered & we all tested negative. Masks work. Social distancing works.
— v 🦋 (@migizikwe_) July 21, 2020

COVID 19 Info Basket- Articles #21

Posted on July 20, 2020 by oumissa_inspire

SA’s coronavirus cases continue to soar: Exceeds 200,000 mark

SA’s coronavirus cases continue to soar

Coronavirus: How fast is it spreading in Africa?

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-53181555

Egypt reopens airports and welcomes tourists to pyramids after COVID closure

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-egypt/egypt-reopens-airports-and-welcomes-tourists-to-pyramids-after-covid-closure-idUSKBN2426VX

The effect of COVID-19 on food and income security in Africa

Figures of the week: The effect of COVID-19 on food and income security in Africa

Egypt’s economy to decline due to COVID-19 impact: IMF

Egypt’s economy to decline due to COVID-19 impact: IMF

COVID-19: African countries reliant on tourism, oil exporters to be ‘hardest hit’: AfDB

COVID-19: African countries reliant on tourism, oil exporters to be ‘hardest hit’: AfDB

How Pandemics Wreak Havoc—and Open Minds

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/07/20/how-pandemics-wreak-havoc-and-open-minds

The Covid-19 changes that could last long-term

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200629-which-lockdown-changes-are-here-to-stay

Madagascar re-imposes lockdown amid surge in virus cases

https://m.guardian.ng/news/madagascar-re-imposes-lockdown-amid-surge-in-virus-cases/

Malawi’s election cheer dampened by coronavirus surge

https://af.reuters.com/article/idAFKBN24608L-OZAT

Malawi cancels Independence Day celebrations due to COVID-19

Malawi cancels Independence Day celebrations due to COVID-19

Ghana president self-isolates despite negative virus test

https://www.france24.com/en/20200705-ghana-president-self-isolates-despite-negative-virus-test

AU Commission sets stage for start of clinical Covid-19 vaccine trials

https://www.nation.co.ke/kenya/news/africa-cdc-to-start-covid-19-vaccine-trials-1447988

African Union Commission launches Covid-19 vaccine trial consortium

African Union Commission launches Covid-19 vaccine trial consortium

Covid-19 hit July 4th travel harder in some states, study finds

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/07/08/covid-19-hit-july-4th-travel-harder-in-some-states-study-finds.html

Hundreds of people celebrated the July 4 weekend at a Michigan lake. Now some have Covid-19

https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/12/health/michigan-coronavirus-torch-lake-sandbar/index.html

PRECIOUS-Gold ticks higher on worries over rising COVID-19 cases

https://uk.reuters.com/article/global-precious/precious-gold-ticks-higher-on-worries-over-rising-covid-19-cases-idUKL3N2EK04O

COVID-19: Govt to ban some countries from Nigeria

COVID-19: Govt to ban some countries from Nigeria

COVID-19: Nigerian govt releases new guidelines for resumption of schools

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/402738-covid-19-nigerian-govt-releases-new-guidelines-for-resumption-of-schools.html

COVID-19 may be transmitted through air – NCDC

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/402746-covid-19-may-be-transmitted-through-air-ncdc.html

Gold rate rises to Rs 49,000 on surging Covid-19 cases

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/commodities/news/gold-prices-today-rise-to-rs-49000-on-surging-covid-19-cases/articleshow/76932493.cms

Coronavirus: Nations heading in wrong direction with Covid-19, says WHO

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-53393037

Egyptian journalist jailed on fake news charges dies of Covid-19

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jul/14/egyptian-journalist-jailed-on-fake-news-charges-dies-of-covid-19-mohamed-monir

Covid-19 restrictions are shattering Argentina’s short-lived political truce

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jul/14/covid-19-restrictions-are-shattering-argentinas-short-lived-political-truce

COVID-19: Linking loss of smell, depression, and anxiety

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/covid-19-linking-loss-of-smell-depression-and-anxiety

How COVID-19 is affecting HIV 2020 target – UNAIDS

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/401786-how-covid-19-is-affecting-hiv-2020-target-unaids.html

Ocean investment could aid post-Covid-19 economic recovery

https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/13/world/ocean-investment-world-resources-institute-cte/index.html

German study finds low Covid-19 infection rate in schools

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jul/13/german-study-covid-19-infection-rate-schools-saxony

Covid-19 immunity from antibodies may last only months, UK study suggests

https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/13/health/covid-immunity-antibody-response-uk-study-wellness/index.html

US military bases in Okinawa hit by Covid-19 as outbreak worsens

https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/13/asia/us-military-bases-okinawa-covid-19-intl-hnk-scli/index.html

COVID 19 Info Basket- Tweets #20

Posted on July 4, 2020 by oumissa_inspire

Person loses relative, says corona is real

THIS IS REAL!

Lost a family friend to Covid 19. He is part of the 558.

Please stay home if you don't have anything to do outside and WASH YOUR HANDS! 😔 https://t.co/lFpIMRV4mE
— Esther. Golden (@Bukky_George) June 28, 2020

Cousin who died alone

My 24 year old cousin just died from Covid-19 and he had no underlying conditions. He died alone, and we are heartbroken.

He was a healthcare worker.
— 🌩⚡Queen of Assgard 🌩⚡ (@TraceyManus) June 18, 2020

Mum lost battle with COVID19

If you still think covid isn’t real because no one around you has suffered take it from me. My mom has been hospitalized for over a week and she unfortunately lost the battle. I lost my world. I lost the woman who meant everything to me. I’ll forever be your little boy momma. pic.twitter.com/5WOmAXdH3I
— kev (@DaysBeforeKev) June 15, 2020

Prudent alarmism saves lives.

⚠️New world record. The pandemic is heating up. Some called me a fear monger. It’s not fear mongering if the coronavirus crisis is truly getting worse & can further accelerate. Prudent alarmism saves lives. Let’s not underestimate #COVID19 – it preys on complacency. #WearAMask https://t.co/5d2dI5C3x1
— Eric Feigl-Ding (@DrEricDing) June 21, 2020

We are sick and tired, the virus is not

We're sick and tired of waiting to reopen, but Covid isn't tired of making us sick.

3 W's: Wear a mask. Wash your hands. Watch your distance. And please, if the health department calls, answer the phone.
— Dr. Tom Frieden (@DrTomFrieden) June 22, 2020

500 Delta Airlines employees test positive with 10 dying

Five hundred employees with Delta Air Lines reportedly tested positive for COVID-19, and 10 of them died due to the virus. pic.twitter.com/OuBP5ovq4I
— BallerAlert (@balleralert) June 22, 2020

Grieving family requests hot coffee thrown on faces of those not wearing masks in lieu of flowers.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you throw hot coffee on the face of anyone not wearing a mask.
— Laurie Kilmartin (@anylaurie16) June 18, 2020

COVID 19 Info Basket- Articles #20

Posted on July 4, 2020 by oumissa_inspire

NHS faces staff shortages ahead of second wave

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/coronavirus-uk-winter-second-wave-nhs-hospital-staff-shortage-a9588041.html

Many people report delirium

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/28/health/coronavirus-delirium-hallucinations.amp.html#click=https://t.co/PXDjEKwvzg

MIT Robots disinfect Greater Boston Food Bank

In effort to fight COVID-19, MIT robot gets to work disinfecting The Greater Boston Food Bank

Who gets the vaccine first?

https://www.wired.com/story/lets-say-theres-a-covid-19-vaccine-who-gets-it-first

How humanity unleashed a flood of new diseases

Fragile healthcare system in Peru is being tested.

Kiran Mitha: Covid-19 is testing the limits of the fragile healthcare system in Peru’s Amazon region

A world without detention centres

https://english.alaraby.co.uk/english/comment/2020/6/19/coronavirus-emptied-detention-centres-they-should-remain-closed-forever

A story of two national COVID19 responses

https://english.alaraby.co.uk/english/comment/2020/6/19/a-tale-of-two-covid-19-responses

How British Columbia prevented new outbreaks

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/british-columbia/article-a-lesson-learned-early-how-bc-has-avoided-major-covid-19-outbreaks/

Coronavirus: UK’s Covid-19 alert level reduced from four to three

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-53106673

Coronavirus: Brazil becomes second country to hit one million cases

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-53092196

CureVac Begins Human Trials of Optimized mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine

https://mobile.hospimedica.com/?option=com_mobile_article&Itemid=294783039

COVID-19: UN health agency warns of ‘new and dangerous phase’ as cases mount

https://news.un.org/en/story/2020/06/1066732

Coronavirus: Palestinian Authority closes two West Bank cities after virus spike

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/coronavirus-palestinian-authority-closes-two-west-bank-cities-after-virus-spike

Coronavirus: Spain to allow UK tourists without quarantine

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-53122825

Chile reports more than 7,000 virus deaths under new counting method

https://m.guardian.ng/news/world/chile-reports-more-than-7000-virus-deaths-under-new-counting-method/

French stadiums to allow fans in from July 11 – government

https://www.eurosport.com/football/ligue-1/2019-2020/french-stadiums-to-allow-fans-in-from-july-11-government_sto7781096/story.shtml

Pope hails Italy virus doctors, nurses as heroes at Vatican

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/pope-hails-italy-virus-doctors-nurses-as-heroes-at-vatican/2020/06/20/1d5cbf10-b2ea-11ea-98b5-279a6479a1e4_story.html

How COVID-19 and the climate are transforming the real estate sector

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/06/what-effect-has-covid-19-had-on-the-real-estate-sector/

Novartis halts malaria drug trial against COVID-19 amid participant shortfall

https://www.thejakartapost.com/life/2020/06/20/novartis-halts-malaria-drug-trial-against-covid-19-amid-participant-shortfall.html

Costa Rica halts reopening as coronavirus infections rise

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-costa-rica/costa-rica-halts-reopening-as-coronavirus-infections-keep-rising-idUSKBN23Q37L

Zimbabwe’s health minister charged in COVID-19 graft case

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/africa/zimbabwes-health-minister-arrested-in-covid-19-graft-case/2020/06/20/8d71f362-b2e3-11ea-98b5-279a6479a1e4_story.html

Data fog: Why some countries’ coronavirus numbers do not add up

https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/data-fog-countries-coronavirus-numbers-add-200607065953544.html

Nearly 1,500 deaths in one day: UK ministers accused of downplaying Covid-19 peak

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/19/over-1000-deaths-day-uk-ministers-accused-downplaying-covid-19-peak

COVID-19 spreads in cramped Rohingya refugee camp

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/06/covid-19-spreads-cramped-rohingya-refugee-camp-200620110652714.html

What is an immunity passport and could it work?

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/06/immunity-passport-quarantine-work-covid-19/

Three months, 14 swab tests: A 29-year-old Indonesian’s coronavirus ordeal.

https://www.aljazeera.com/blogs/asia/2020/06/months-14-swab-tests-29-year-indonesian-coronavirus-ordeal-200617232447617.html

Coronavirus live updates: Staggering jobless claims persist; global deaths near 450,000.

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/18/coronavirus-live-updates.html

Premier League: One positive coronavirus test in latest phase of mass testing.

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12008446/premier-league-one-positive-coronavirus-test-in-latest-phase-of-mass-testing

Jakarta Post: New coronavirus cases in New Zealand rattle public confidence – The Jakarta Post.

https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/06/18/new-coronavirus-cases-in-new-zealand-rattle-public-confidence.html

COVID-19 infections surge in six US states.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/06/covid-19-infections-surge-states-200618083951837.

WHO urges caution on ‘breakthrough’ coronavirus drug dexamethasone, citing early data.

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/17/coronavirus-update-who-urges-caution-on-dexamethasone-citing-early-data.html

Brazil faces the coronavirus disaster almost everyone saw coming.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2020/06/15/brazil-faces-coronavirus-disaster-almost-everyone-saw-coming/

Trump Says Coronavirus Will ‘Fade Away’ Even Without Vaccine.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-06-18/trump-says-coronavirus-will-fade-away-even-without-a-vaccine

WHO gives up on hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19, stops trials.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/06/who-gives-up-on-hydroxychloroquine-for-covid-19-stops-trials/

COVID 19 Info Basket- Articles #19

Posted on June 26, 2020 by oumissa_inspire

EU borders reopen: Many countries ease travel restrictions

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/06/eu-borders-reopen-countries-easing-travel-restrictions-200616103958313.html

Regional airports reopen in France as lockdown eases

https://newseu.cgtn.com/news/2020-06-09/Regional-airports-reopen-in-France-as-lockdown-eases-RacclBSLmM/index.html

China races to contain a second wave of coronavirus cases in Beijing

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/china-coronavirus-cases-beijing-second-wave-surge-covid-19-infections-latest-news-today-2020-06-16/

New Zealand’s first COVID-19 cases in 24 days came from UK

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-53059633

Common Drug Reduces Coronavirus Deaths, Scientists Report

WHO welcomes preliminary results on new drug for treating COVID-19

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/398122-who-welcomes-preliminary-results-on-new-drug-for-treating-covid-19.html

Lagos Suspends Reopening of Churches, Mosques Due to Rising COVID-19 Cases

(Updated) Lagos Suspends Reopening of Churches, Mosques Due to Rising COVID-19 Cases

Asian Perspectives on the Post-Covid-19 World

https://www.forbes.com/sites/panel-of-economic-commentators/2020/06/16/asian-perspectives-on-the-post-covid-19-world/

How COVID-19 will change the world

https://www.ft.com/content/9b8223bb-c5e4-4c11-944d-94ff5d33a909

COVID-19: A look at global geospatial challenges and achievements

COVID-19: A look at global geospatial challenges and achievements

Global report: six US states report most ever new coronavirus cases

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/17/global-report-six-us-states-report-most-ever-new-coronavirus-cases

Don’t blame public for COVID-19 spread, says UK scientist

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/16/dont-blame-public-for-covid-19-spread-says-uk-scientist

Hydroxychloroquine: US revokes emergency approval of malaria drug for Covid-19

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/15/hydroxychloroquine-coronavirus-fda-emergency-authorization

The president of Honduras has tested positive for the coronavirus.

Covid-19 can damage lungs of victims beyond recognition, expert says

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/15/covid-19-can-damage-lungs-victims-beyond-recognition-expert-says

Beijing lockdown After 106 COVID-19 Cases Reported in Recent Days

https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/beijing-returns-lockdown-after-106-covid-19-cases-reported-recent-days

The Premier League returns – all you need to know

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53009593

Chile health minister replaced amid coronavirus controversy

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/06/chile-health-minister-replaced-coronavirus-controversy-200613194625391.html

Coronavirus: COVID-19 antibodies not detected in up to 8.5% of patients, study finds.

https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-covid-19-antibodies-not-detected-in-up-to-8-5-of-patients-study-finds-12007209

India’s COVID-19 cases jump from 2 lakh to 3 lakh in 10 days as it records worst daily spike

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/indias-covid-19-cases-jump-from-2-lakh-to-3-lakh-in-10-days-as-it-records-worst-daily-spike/articleshow/76353363.cms

The Latest: South Korea capital adds more coronavirus cases

https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/latest-rise-infections-puts-india-globally-71212744

Uncertainty as Spain puts coronavirus death toll ‘on hold’

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1689226/world

Over 8 million views as football returns in Italy

https://www.nation.co.ke/kenya/sports/football/more-than-8-million-views-as-football-returns-in-italy-655160

Super Rugby returns in New Zealand with fans, hugs and handshakes

https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/53033938

Shahid Afridi tests positive for COVID-19

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/shahid-afridi-tests-positive-for-covid-19/articleshow/76355485.cms

Chile’s Health Minister Resigns as Coronavirus Deaths Hit Record

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-06-13/chile-s-health-minister-resigns-as-coronavirus-deaths-hit-record

Analysis: The countries where COVID-19 cases are on the rise

https://www.euronews.com/2020/06/12/analysis-the-countries-where-covid-19-cases-are-on-the-rise

Moderna set to start final-stage trial of its coronavirus vaccine by July

Moderna set to start final-stage trial of its coronavirus vaccine by July

Pakistan seals off nearly 1,300 hot spots amid virus surge

https://www.gulftoday.ae/news/2020/06/13/pakistan-seals-off-nearly-1300-hot-spots-amid-virus-surge

Brazil’s coronavirus death toll now world’s second highest

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/06/brazil-coronavirus-death-toll-world-highest-200613050629869.html

Death toll from COVID-19 in Mexico rises by 544 to 16,448

https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2020/jun/13/death-toll-from-covid-19-in-mexico-rises-by-544-to-16448-2156219.html

Nigeria records 627 new COVID-19 cases, another high for 2 consecutive days – NCDC

https://m.guardian.ng/news/nigeria-records-627-new-covid-19-cases-another-high-for-2-consecutive-days-ncdc/

Virologists vigorously debunk new study on origins of the novel coronavirus

https://abcnews.go.com/Health/virologists-vigorously-debunk-study-origins-coronavirus/story?id=71097846

US human trials begin for first antibody cocktail that might treat and prevent Covid-19.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/11/health/regeneron-covid-19-antibody-trial-starts/index.html

The World Reopens Despite Skyrocketing Coronavirus Cases

AfDB approves 288.5 million USD to support Nigeria’s COVID-19 response

AfDB approves 288.5 mln USD to support Nigeria’s COVID-19 response

Coronavirus: Brazil resumes publishing COVID-19 data after court ruling

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-52980642

Burundi president dies of illness suspected to be coronavirus

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/09/burundi-president-dies-illness-suspected-coronavirus-pierre-nkurunziz

COVID-19: John Magufuli declares Tanzania free of the pandemic

https://newsaf.cgtn.com/news/2020-06-09/COVID-19-John-Magufuli-declares-Tanzania-free-of-the-pandemic-RamZGeXYmQ/index.html

Traffic Jams and Jubilation as Moscow Emerges from Virus Lockdown

https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/06/09/traffic-jams-and-jubilation-as-moscow-emerges-from-virus-lockdown-a70527

The Global Economic Outlook During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Changed World

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2020/06/08/the-global-economic-outlook-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-a-changed-world

COVID 19 Info Basket- Tweets #18

Posted on June 20, 2020 by oumissa_inspire

A group of international researchers has raised methodological and data integrity concerns about a recent study on hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine in covid-19 patients, which led to @WHO halting part of its trial https://t.co/R8WG9HYhMp @emahase_
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) June 2, 2020

https://twitter.com/jpm25/status/1266830912999710725?s=21

Covid-19 isn't just "you get better" or "you die". My sister is in week 8. Four weeks of high fever, extreme body aches and crushing fatigue. Week 5 the fevers went away but she developed shortness of breath. Week 6 CT scan showed multiple pulmonary blood clots. Now 1/
— Sherri Santos (@SherriSantosMSN) May 24, 2020

quarantine will someday end, but I hope this continues pic.twitter.com/aCTzXZqzIV
— Michael Tannenbaum (@iamTannenbaum) May 24, 2020

A cousin of mine will be pulled off of life support tomorrow. She suffered multiple strokes due to complications from COVID-19. She was 44 with no health issues and was a mother and wife and will leave her children motherless and her husband a widow.

Do not underestimate COVID.
— Matt The Producer🎙⚾️🥅 (@Matt_NSR) May 24, 2020

absolutely outstanding pic.twitter.com/W18LBimXdB
— Parker (@panoparker) May 22, 2020

I bring you great news from our isolation facilities. Today, a pregnant #COVID19 patient was delivered of a baby boy at the Gbagada Isolation Centre. Both mother and child are doing well. pic.twitter.com/PnEXglUEMu
— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) May 16, 2020

"Life is difficult here at the squatter camp, it's hunger only."

A South African food handout has drawn massive queues again as locals struggle under #coronavirus lockdown restrictions. pic.twitter.com/i6tXlkfhCS
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) May 15, 2020

IKEA's quarantine campaign illustrates six ways to make furniture fortshttps://t.co/W7a625iiiY pic.twitter.com/HQSym6szJd
— designboom (@designboom) May 15, 2020

Police officer who spent more than three weeks in hospital with coronavirus 'very disturbed' by lockdown behaviour https://t.co/rIbJLx6Tm5
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) May 10, 2020

Are you missing school? During Teacher Appreciation Week, show your appreciation for the teachers at your school by posting a letter or a video using #LetATeacherKnow. pic.twitter.com/6hY0WQiptz
— Cambridge Education (@CUPeducation) May 4, 2020

This cracked me up 😂 pic.twitter.com/BVcRQr1dp9
— Gbemi O-O (@GbemiOO) May 5, 2020

My mother just passed away from the coronavirus. I lost my father to the same on Saturday. My brother is sick now too. Can I ask for prayers for my mother, father and brother? I'm so heart broken right now. 💔💔💔💔💔😰😰😰😰😰
— Pug Mafia (@PugMafia2) May 5, 2020

https://mobile.twitter.com/havilahhealth1

COVID 19 Info Basket- Articles #18

Posted on June 20, 2020 by oumissa_inspire

Pakistan COVID-19 infections pass 100,000

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/06/pakistan-covid-19-infections-pass-100-000-200608101336824.html

Brazil’s Covid Data Fiasco Fuels Outrage Against Bolsonaro

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-06-08/protests-break-out-in-brazil-amid-coronavirus-data-controversy

New Zealand lifts all Covid restrictions, declaring the nation virus-free

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-52961539

Premier League to resume on June 17 with Man City vs Arsenal among the first fixtures and all matches to be shown live

https://www.goal.com/en/news/premier-league-resume-june-17-man-city-vs-arsenal-fixtures/1knx9fxf64aij16kxjfrafu98z

South African schools reopen as COVID-19 lockdown is eased

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/06/south-african-schools-reopen-covid-19-lockdown-eased-200608114354812.html

Authors retract study showing hydroxychloroquine was dangerous to hospitalized COVID-19 patients

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/06/04/coronavirus-live-updates-us/

Where Are We in Quest for Coronavirus Drugs and Vaccines?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/where-are-we-in-quest-for-coronavirus-drugs-andvaccines/2020/06/08/93da68b4-a9a2-11ea-a43b-be9f6494a87d_story.html

Coronavirus: Abia cases quadruple as Nigeria records 260 new infections

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/396620-coronavirus-abia-cases-quadruple-as-nigeria-records-260-new-infections.html

Lagos, Osun, Kwara retain ban on religious centres

https://m.guardian.ng/news/lagos-osun-kwara-retain-ban-on-religious-centres/

Mosques, Churches in Lagos to Reopen from June 19 and 21 -Sanwo-Olu

https://www.channelstv.com/2020/06/04/mosques-churches-in-lagos-to-reopen-from-june-19-sanwo-olu/

UPDATE: 812 healthcare workers infected with COVID-19 — PTF

UPDATE: 812 healthcare workers infected with COVID-19 — PTF

France Releases Contact Tracing App StopCovid

France releases contact-tracing app StopCovid

Mexico and parts of Brazil reopen after lockdown — despite surging coronavirus case

https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/02/americas/latin-america-coronavirus-reopening-intl/index.html

Coronavirus: Iran fears second wave after surge in cases

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-52903443

Will Protests Set Off a Second Viral Wave?

First Rohingya refugee dies from coronavirus in Bangladesh: Official

https://www.thejakartapost.com/seasia/2020/06/02/first-rohingya-refugee-dies-from-coronavirus-in-bangladesh-official–.html

Southeast Asia’s Lazada says its online grocery sales in Singapore jumped due to coronavirus

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/02/coronavirus-singapore-online-grocery-sales-lazada.html

(South Africa) schools will reopen on June 8

https://www.dailysun.co.za/News/schools-will-reopen-on-8-june-20200531

Coronavirus: Primary schools back but mixed picture on turn-out

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-52854688

COVID-19 Update: HCQ Study Questioned, Protests and Outbreaks

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/931545

COVID-19: FG bans street trading, hawking

COVID-19: FG bans street trading, hawking

Jigawa doctor dies after treating COVID-19 patients

Jigawa doctor dies after treating COVID-19 patient

Madagascar announces first COVID-19 death

Madagascar announces first COVID-19 death

COVID-19: Madagascar drug to get quick lab analysis, says NAFDAC

COVID-19: Madagascar drug to get quick lab analysis, says NAFDAC

Lesotho becomes last African country to record coronavirus case

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/05/lesotho-african-country-record-coronavirus-case-200513154809818.html

Brazil Health Minister Nelson Teich Resigns?

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/15/brazil-health-minister-nelson-teich-resigns?track_entry=push&uc_msg=gcm%2735032649145661952%270

French Boy Dies from Coronavirus-linked Kawasaki Disease

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/16/french-boy-dies-from-coronavirus-linked-kawasaki-diseae

Burundi expels WHO Coronavirus Team as Election Approaches

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/14/burundi-expels-who-coronavirus-team-as-election-approaches

Jacinda Ardern Rejected from Cafe at Coronavirus Capacity

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/16/jacinda-ardern-rejected-from-cafe-at-coronavirus-capacity

Loneliness and lockdown exploited in romance scams

https://www.bbc.com/news/amp/business-52664539?__twitter_impression=true

“Incredible things are happening” in virtual reality say architects in lockdown

https://www.dezeen.com/2020/05/13/incredible-virtual-reality-coronavirus/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

Why are some OPEC nations struggling to make any money right now?

https://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/countingthecost/2020/05/opec-nations-struggling-money-200516120541961.html

Coronavirus and the prospect of mass involuntary euthanasia

https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/indepth/opinion/coronavirus-prospect-mass-involuntary-euthanasia-200515122939558.html?__twitter_impression=true

What African Nations Are Teaching the West About Fighting the Coronavirus

https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/what-african-nations-are-teaching-the-west-about-fighting-the-coronavirus?utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&mbid=social_twitter&utm_brand=tny

Jonathan Adewumi, Who Made Everyone Feel at Home, Dies at 57

Dealing with COVID-19 in Somalia and Somaliland amidst an ongoing humanitarian crisis

https://msf.or.ke/en/magazine/dealing-covid-19-somalia-and-somaliland-amidst-ongoing-humanitarian-crisis

First coronavirus case found in Bangladesh Rohingya refugee camps

https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/2020/05/coronavirus-case-bangladesh-rohingya-refugee-camps-200514143543211.html?__twitter_impression=true

Paediatric inflammatory multisystem syndrome (PIMS) Novel paediatric disease from past corona virus infection

https://www.chla.org/blog/health-and-safety-tips/pediatric-inflammatory-multisystem-syndrome-pims-what-parents-should

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.fox2detroit.com/news/new-child-illness-multisystem-inflammatory-syndrome-believed-to-be-connected-to-covid-19.amp

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/05/10/health/coronavirus-mystery-children-symptoms/index.html

British PM reveals conditional plan to reopen society

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52609952

Billionaire Peter Lim pays for $1 million worth of meals for front-line healthcare workers

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/billionaire-peter-lim-pays-for-1m-worth-of-meals-for-frontline-healthcare-workers?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_campaign=sttw&utm_medium=social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1588932677

Finally, a virus got me- Ebola and HIV scientist

https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/05/finally-virus-got-me-scientist-who-fought-ebola-and-hiv-reflects-facing-death-covid-19

Epidemiologist calls US Coronavirus response ‘close to genocide’

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/epidemiologist-coronavirus-genocide-by-default_n_5eb2a5ebc5b63e6bd96f5d81

Professor behind lockdown quits after breaking rules to meet lover

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/professor-behind-coronavirus-lockdown-plan-21979710

Teachers going above and beyond for their students during the coronavirus pandemic

View this post on Instagram

Happy National Teacher Day! These are just a few of the educators who've gone above and beyond during the coronavirus pandemic

A post shared by NowThis Her (@nowthisher) on May 5, 2020 at 3:52pm PDT