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ANALYSIS: Coronavirus: Tests 'could be picking up dead virus'

Sun, 2020-09-06 14:47 — mike kraft

Covid tests 'could be picking up dead virus' Scientists say a positive coronavirus result does not guarantee that someone is infectious. BBC News

The main test used to diagnose coronavirus is so sensitive it could be picking up fragments of dead virus from old infections, scientists say.

Most people are infectious only for about a week, but could test positive weeks afterwards.

Researchers say this could be leading to an over-estimate of the current scale of the pandemic.

But some experts say it is uncertain how a reliable test can be produced that doesn't risk missing cases.

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OPINION from UK: Political leaders are raising ‘false hopes’ about coronavirus vaccines

Sun, 2020-09-06 14:39 — mike kraft

Political leaders are raising ‘false hopes’ about coronavirus vaccines Drugs now under development are unlikely to end the pandemic, the Wellcome Trust’s Jeremy Farrar warns the Guardian

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U.S. coronavirus deaths projected to more than double to 410,000 by January

Sat, 2020-09-05 13:26 — mike kraft

U.S. coronavirus deaths projected to more than double to 410,000 by January U.S. deaths from the coronavirus will reach 410,000 by the end of the year, more than double the current death toll, and deaths could soar to 3,000 per day in December, the University of Washington's health institute forecast on Friday. Daniel Trotta U.S.

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Widespread COVID-19 vaccinations not expected until mid-2021, WHO says

Fri, 2020-09-04 13:40 — mike kraft

Widespread COVID-19 vaccinations not expected until mid-2021, WHO says The World Health Organization does not expect widespread vaccinations against COVID-19 until the middle of next year, a spokeswoman said on Friday, stressing the importance of rigorous checks on their effectiveness and safety. Stephanie Nebehay U.S.

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Debate rages over whether FDA should use emergency powers to clear a coronavirus vaccine early

Thu, 2020-09-03 12:36 — mike kraft

Debate rages over whether FDA should use emergency powers to clear a coronavirus vaccine early Speeding the process could save thousands of lives, but some say it might also make it easier for the White House to push regulators to clear an unproven vaccine before Election Day. Laurie McGinley, Carolyn Y. Johnson Washington Post

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COVID cluster from Chinese bus trip offers more evidence of airborne transmission

Wed, 2020-09-02 23:54 — mike kraft

COVID cluster from Chinese bus trip offers more evidence of airborne transmission A study from China found that one person on a poorly ventilated bus likely passed the coronavirus to almost 2 dozen others. CBS News CBSNews

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ANALYSIS: Solar Panel Prices have dropped sharply since 2016

Wed, 2020-09-02 22:50 — mike kraft

Solar Panel Prices Have Dropped Off Cliff & Sunk Into Ocean — Solar Panels 9× Cheaper Than In 2006 CleanTechnica

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The C.D.C. tells health officials to be ready to distribute a vaccine by November, raising concerns over politicized timing.

Wed, 2020-09-02 21:50 — mike kraft

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Symptoms can last much longer than expected--CDC study

Wed, 2020-09-02 16:26 — mike kraft

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) CDC provides credible COVID-19 health information to the U.S. CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(CNN) The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said most people who tested positive for Covid-19 can return to work or school 10 days after the onset of symptoms, unless the illness requires hospitalization.

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Steroids cut death rates among critically ill COVID-19 patients, major study finds

Wed, 2020-09-02 16:04 — mike kraft

Steroids cut death rates among critically ill COVID-19 patients, major study finds Treating critically ill COVID-19 patients with corticosteroid drugs reduces the risk of death by 20%, an analysis of seven international trials found on Wednesday, prompting the World Health Organisation to update its advice on treatment. Kate Kelland U.S.

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