The Count
| Region |
Cases |
Deaths |
| World |
1,514,528 |
88,317 |
| US |
430,253 |
14,660 |
Research News
A genetic walk through the origins of the virus in Hong Kong, the reemergence of the virus in a series of Chinese patients, use of anonymous cell phone data to determine the effectiveness of social distancing in Italy, structural analysis of spike proteins suggests a second target, and an exhaustive look at everything that changes in a patient’s blood when the virus is present.
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- A tour de force of genetic epidemiology tracks the strains of the virus as it spread through Hong Kong down to the level of a hotpot party and a Buddhist worship hall that spread the disease.
- A cases series from China describes 25 cases that converted from virus negative to virus positive after discharge. The results call for a longer period of negative testing before cases are declared virus free.
- Italian researchers used cellphone data to evaluate the effectiveness of the lockdown in reducing travel and interactions. They demonstrated a 50% reduction in trips between provinces, 50% reduction in average range of local movement, and a drop of 47% in the number of close contacts at a national level.
- A structural analysis of the SARS-CoV-2 surface proteins suggests that they may also interact with the CD26 protein on T-cells to inhibit immune response.
- A detailed study of proteins and metabolites in Covid-19 patient sera may provide insights relevant to the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of the disease.
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Top News
- A territory-wide study of early COVID-19 outbreak in Hong Kong community: A clinical, epidemiological and phylogenomic investigation MedRxiv Server for Health Sciences: Coronavirus, April 8, 2020
- PCR Assays Turned Positive in 25 Discharged COVID-19 Patients Infectious Diseases Society of America Journals: Coronavirus, April 8, 2020
- COVID-19 outbreak response: a first assessment of mobility changes in Italy following national lockdown MedRxiv Server for Health Sciences: Coronavirus, April 8, 2020
- Emerging WuHan (COVID-19) coronavirus: glycan shield and structure prediction of spike glycoprotein and its interaction with human CD26. NIH: National Library of Medicine: Coronavirus, April 8, 2020
- Proteomic and Metabolomic Characterization of COVID-19 Patient Sera MedRxiv Server for Health Sciences: Coronavirus, April 7, 2020
Infection Control
- COVID-19 Epidemic in Switzerland: Growth Prediction and Containment Strategy Using Artificial Intelligence and Big Data MedRxiv Server for Health Sciences: Coronavirus, April 8, 2020
- Physical interventions to interrupt or reduce the spread of respiratory viruses. Part 1 – Face masks, eye protection and person distancing: systematic review and meta-analysis MedRxiv Server for Health Sciences: Coronavirus, April 8, 2020
- Injection Molded Autoclavable, Scalable, Conformable (iMASC) system for aerosol-based protection MedRxiv Server for Health Sciences: Coronavirus, April 7, 2020
Clinical
- Managing chronic wounds during novel coronavirus pneumonia outbreak Oxford Academic Journals: Coronavirus, April 7, 2020
- Pain Management Best Practices from Multispecialty Organizations during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Public Health Crises Oxford Academic Journals: Coronavirus, April 7, 2020
- The clinical characteristics of COVID-19: a retrospective analysis of 104 patients from the outbreak on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan MedRxiv Server for Health Sciences: Coronavirus, April 8, 2020
Epidemiology
- COVID-19 Registry Rhineland-Palatinate (Germany) NIH: ClinicalTrials.gov, April 7, 2020
- US Public Concerns About the COVID-19 Pandemic From Results of a Survey Given via Social Media JAMA Network: Coronavirus, April 7, 2020
- Lockdown contained the spread of 2019 novel coronavirus disease in Huangshi city, China: Early epidemiological findings Infectious Diseases Society of America Journals: Coronavirus, April 7, 2020
- Susceptible supply limits the role of climate in the COVID-19 pandemic MedRxiv Server for Health Sciences: Coronavirus, April 7, 2020
Modeling and Prediction
- CAPTION AI to Minimize Risk of COVID Exposure NIH: ClinicalTrials.gov, April 8, 2020
- A model to forecast regional demand for COVID-19 related hospital beds MedRxiv Server for Health Sciences: Coronavirus, April 8, 2020
- Assessing the Global Tendency of COVID-19 Outbreak MedRxiv Server for Health Sciences: Coronavirus, April 8, 2020
Review and Commentary
- Inquiring into Benefits of Independent Activation of Non-Classical Renin-Angiotensin System in the Clinical Prognosis and Reduction of COVID-19 mortality Infectious Diseases Society of America Journals: Coronavirus, April 8, 2020
- The Challenge of Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Correctional Facilities JAMA Network: Coronavirus, April 7, 2020
- Understanding and Addressing Sources of Anxiety Among Health Care Professionals During the COVID-19 Pandemic JAMA Network: Coronavirus, April 7, 2020
Other Research
- THE EMOTIONAL IMPACT OF THE ASRM GUIDELINES ON FERTILITY PATIENTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC MedRxiv Server for Health Sciences: Coronavirus, April 8, 2020
- The distress of Iranian adults during the Covid-19 pandemic – More distressed than the Chinese and with different predictors MedRxiv Server for Health Sciences: Coronavirus, April 7, 2020
- COVID?19 and online teaching in higher education: A case study of Peking University Wiley: Coronavirus Research & News, April 7, 2020
- Work stress among Chinese nurses to support Wuhan for fighting against the COVID?19 epidemic Wiley: Coronavirus Research & News, April 7, 2020
New Clinical Trials
- Clinical Study To Evaluate The Performance And Safety Of Favipiravir in COVID-19 NIH: ClinicalTrials.gov, April 7, 2020
- Hydrogen-Oxygen Generator With Nebulizer in the Improvement of Symptoms in Patients Infected With COVID-19 NIH: ClinicalTrials.gov, April 7, 2020
- Impact of Angiotensin II Type 2 Receptor Agonists Treatment in Patients With COVID 19 (COVID-ARA2) NIH: ClinicalTrials.gov, April 7, 2020
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Coronavirus Research Resources
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National News
- Covid-19 death rate rises in counties with high air pollution, study says CNN.com – Health, April 8, 2020
- Adjusted coronavirus model predicts fewer people in US will need hospitals, but 82,000 will still die by August CNN.com – Health, April 8, 2020
- Graphic: Coronavirus deaths in the U.S., per day NBC News: Coronavirus Latest News, April 8, 2020
- The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can… AP Health News: Coronavirus, April 8, 2020
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China
- Coronavirus live updates: China lifts lockdown in Wuhan where global pandemic began ABCNews: Top Coronavirus Stories, April 8, 2020
- A Novel Coronavirus in China New England Journal of Medicine: Coronavirus, April 7, 2020
Iran
- The distress of Iranian adults during the Covid-19 pandemic – More distressed than the Chinese and with different predictors MedRxiv Server for Health Sciences: Coronavirus, April 7, 2020
Italy
- COVID-19 outbreak response: a first assessment of mobility changes in Italy following national lockdown MedRxiv Server for Health Sciences: Coronavirus, April 8, 2020
- Modelling the epidemiological trend and behavior of COVID-19 in Italy MedRxiv Server for Health Sciences: Coronavirus, April 8, 2020
- What Other Countries Can Learn From Italy During the COVID-19 Pandemic JAMA Network: Coronavirus, April 7, 2020
- COVID-19 experience in Bergamo, Italy Oxford Academic Journals: Coronavirus, April 7, 2020
France
- Search for trends of Covid-19 infection in India, China, Denmark, Brazil, France. Germany and the USA on the basis of power law scaling MedRxiv Server for Health Sciences: Coronavirus, April 7, 2020
Other International News
- The clinical characteristics of COVID-19: a retrospective analysis of 104 patients from the outbreak on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan MedRxiv Server for Health Sciences: Coronavirus, April 8, 2020
- COVID-19 Epidemic in Switzerland: Growth Prediction and Containment Strategy Using Artificial Intelligence and Big Data MedRxiv Server for Health Sciences: Coronavirus, April 8, 2020
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Business and Economic News
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Business News
- New York City reports a record 800-plus coronavirus deaths in one day CNN.com – Health, April 8, 2020
- Covid-19 death rate rises in counties with high air pollution, study says CNN.com – Health, April 8, 2020
- A real life ‘Contagion’: Humans may be to blame for viruses jumping from animals to us CNN.com – Health, April 8, 2020
Economics Blogs
- The large and unequal impact of COVID-19 on workers VoxEU.org, April 8, 2020
- Hydroxychloroquine and Covid 19 Update Angry Bear, April 8, 2020
- Trump Considers Defunding ‘China-Centric’ WHO for Botched COVID-19 Response The Daily Signal: Heritage.org, April 8, 2020
Top Economics News
- No coronavirus samples, just coffee, spill in traffic crash – WTOV Steubenville (Brazilian Economy), April 8, 2020
- Paul recovered from coronavirus; volunteering at hospital – Alabama’s News Leader (Brazilian Economy), April 8, 2020
- Major, Brown and Blair join calls for global economic stimulus following coronavirus outbreak | Latest Brexit news and top stories – The New European (Brexit Economy News), April 8, 2020
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Law Technology
- Why the coronavirus lockdown is making the internet stronger than ever MIT Technology Review: Computing, April 8, 2020
- Chinese hackers and others are exploiting coronavirus fears for cyber espionage MIT Technology Review: Computing, April 8, 2020
- Webinar Recording: Free Webinar (April 3): Libraries and COVID-19: Considering Copyright during a Crisis Stephen’s Lighthouse, April 8, 2020
Legal Administrator
- Coronavirus-Related Legislation Affecting Employee Benefit Plans EntertainHR, April 8, 2020
- Tuesday Night Coronavirus Recap: Passover, “Safe Workplace” Order, OSHA Safety Tips Connecticut Employment Blog, April 8, 2020
- Wolters Kluwer Releases Comprehensive Free Resource for Navigating Federal and State COVID-19 Laws Law Sites Blog, April 7, 2020
Librarian News
- Kluwer’s COVID-19 (Coronavirus) resources for legal, health and compliance professionals House of Butter, April 8, 2020
- USA: Paul Hastings Launches Fund to Support Staff and Lawyers Hit by Coronavirus House of Butter, April 8, 2020
- Are You Ready For This – Mondaq Have 121 Law Firm Updates From Around The World Concerning COVID-19 Issues House of Butter, April 8, 2020
Leading Law Departments
- Open COVID Pledge Patently-O – Dennis Crouch, April 8, 2020
- Tips for Taking Depositions by Videoconference in the Age of COVID-19 General Counsel News, April 8, 2020
- Reducing Work-From-Home Risk From Shadow IT During COVID-19 Mitratech: Press Releases, April 7, 2020
- Covid-19: New CDI Address Application of Exemptive Order to Part III of 10-K CorporateCounsel.net Blog, April 7, 2020
- How Nonprofits Are Providing Support During COVID-19 BoardEffect Blog, April 7, 2020
- How to Manage Force Majeure Contracts During Crises Like the Coronavirus Linksquares Blog, April 7, 2020
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Robert Morris, M.D., Editor
Dr. Robert Morris is an epidemiologist and award-winning author who has taught epidemiology at Tufts and Harvard and has advised the CDC, the EPA, NIH, and the President’s Cancer Panel. |
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