The Coronavirus Daily Diary Resource Page

04/08/2022

Protect yourself from by protecting yourself from . Stay up to date with the vaccine and boosters. Learn more at covid.gov.

11/04/2022

But we are still in the acute phase of the pandemic, and what endemic COVID-19 might look like remains a mystery. Endemic diseases can take many forms, and we do not know yet where this disease will fall among them.

https://news.yahoo.com/happens-covid-becomes-endemic-141322620.html

For months, some American and European leaders have foretold that the coronavirus pandemic would soon become endemic. COVID-19 would resolve into a disease that we learn to live with. According to several governors, it nearly has. But we are still in the acute phase of the pandemic, and what endemic...

04/01/2022

If you need to find good quality masks:
http://projectn95.org

Trusted nonprofit shop for masks, respirators, COVID-19 tests, kids masks, PPE and more.

18/12/2021

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Dr. Ashish Jha, dean of Brown University School of Public Health, about safely navigating the holidays amid rising COVID case numbers.

09/12/2021

Although milder than a typical pre-pandemic winter, the colder months haven’t stopped seasonal viruses like the flu from joining SARS-COV-2 – the virus that causes COVID-19 – making it harder for Americans to know what they have when they wake up with the sniffles.
https://news.yahoo.com/cold-flu-covid-tell-sniffles-233043710.html?.tsrc=374

Many cold, flu and COVID-19 symptoms overlap: fever, runny nose, sore throat, coughing, and general fatigue.

04/11/2021

According to the CDC, although children are less likely to get severely ill from COVID-19, 1.9 million kids between the ages of 5 and 11 have been infected. Those infections resulted in 8,300 hospitalizations and nearly 100 deaths within this age group.

https://news.yahoo.com/what-parents-need-to-know-about-the-covid-vaccine-for-children-ages-5-11-220038326.html

Roughly 28 million children ages 5 to 11 are now eligible to receive Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, and millions of parents are understandably following this development closely. Yahoo News spoke to internal medicine physician Dr. Lucy McBride about what parents and caregivers should know.

30/09/2021

https://news.yahoo.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-booster-shots-for-covid-19-090020866.html

Yahoo News spoke to its medical contributor, Dr. Kavita Patel, to cut through the confusion about the latest FDA and CDC guidance on COVID-19 vaccine booster shots.

11/09/2021

''A new study from CDC’s COVID-NET shows that unvaccinated people are 17x more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 than people who are fully vaccinated. Get vaccinated to protect yourself.''

via CDC

28/08/2021

For some, that might mean getting vaccines for the flu and COVID-19 at the same time -- either a booster shot or primary COVID-19 vaccination. Either way, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say it is safe to get the COVID and flu vaccines during the same visit.

https://news.yahoo.com/why-covid-19-surge-makes-130310864.html

As many children return to in-person learning and adults end a period of working from home, experts are concerned about the upcoming flu season and its implications for hospitals that are already pushed to the limits of capacity due to the COVID-19 delta variant. Flu season usually runs from October...

25/08/2021

After more than a year of studying the effects of the vaccine, NO long-term side effects have been found.

If you or someone you know is hesitant, encourage them to talk to a medical professional about the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine. More info on chi.gov/covidvax.

10/07/2021

https://www.mayoclinic.org/coronavirus-covid-19/vaccine-tracker

Check our U.S. COVID-19 vaccine tracker to see how many people are vaccinated in your state, plus vaccine trends and expert advice.

26/03/2021

This may be the most important ongoing reference link we add to this page: Covid treatments, per the US NIH. https://www.covid19treatmentguidelines.nih.gov/whats-new/

Read this summary to learn about the key changes and additions to the guidelines, including the latest recommendations on managing COVID-19.

16/03/2021

For those wondering how the US is doing at vaccination, here's a good reference. https://usafacts.org/visualizations/covid-vaccine-tracker-states/

The number of Americans getting their first and second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine is growing daily. Use these charts to track how the nation is doing administering vaccinations overall or see how your state is fairing specifically. Watch this page as more people become eligible, medical professio...

28/02/2021

While the effects of COVID-19 on the respiratory system, including the lungs, are well known, doctors and scientists are discovering that the virus also directly and indirectly impacts the cardiovascular system, including the heart, often with devastating effects.

25/01/2021

Direct detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) nucleic acids in respiratory tract specimens informs patient, healthcare institution, and public health level decision-making. IDSA has developed an evidence-based diagnostic guideline to assists clinicians, clinical la...

25/01/2021

There's a lot of information swirling about the COVID-19 vaccines but not all of it is true. The following myths and facts address some of the top questions related to the COVID-19 vaccines. Learn more: https://san.fo/3sH7LgH

19/01/2021

03/01/2021

The minute we make any decision—I think COVID-19 is serious; no, I’m sure it is a hoax—we begin to justify the wisdom of our choice and find reasons to dismiss the alternative.

25/10/2020

More than 26,000 pregnant women in the U.S. have had COVID-19, according to the CDC.

18/10/2020

NPR does a good job answering relevant questions.
https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/10/16/924665201/coronavirus-faqs-open-windows-in-winter-holding-your-breath-mask-enhancements

This week our readers have lots of ... interesting ... queries involving opening windows during winter in North Dakota, trying not to breathe during a micro-encounter and spraying a mask with ... oil?

11/10/2020

11/10/2020

The conventional wisdom is that it takes 15 minutes of close contact to a contagious person to put you at risk. But even a short exposure could prove problematic.

04/10/2020

Once thought to be a disease that primarily attacked the lungs, doctors now know Covid-19 can be unpredictable, manifesting a range of symptoms and placing stress anywhere in the body.

11/09/2020

The coronavirus and common cold tend to develop more gradually compared to allergies or seasonal flu.

08/09/2020

How do we make sure the older people in our lives — parents, grandparents, neighbors, relatives, friends — are doing OK in the pandemic? Three experts offer advice.

Three experts share advice on how to help the older people in our lives — parents, grandparents, neighbors, relatives, friends — feel comfortable and safe in the pandemic.

05/09/2020

With the impending start of the academic year, state and local leaders are grappling with how to safely reopen their schools. Governors are also announcing ever-evolving testing and contact tracing initiatives, economic relief programs and travel restrictions.

Each day brings changes. NPR is tracking developments in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia so you can see what's changed and how states compare.
https://www.npr.org/2020/03/12/815200313/what-governors-are-doing-to-tackle-spreading-coronavirus

04/09/2020

Scientists say it's increasingly clear that airborne virus particles help the coronavirus superspread. Here's what they recommend to reduce the risks.

03/09/2020

https://www.scientificamerican.com/tag/The+Coronavirus+Outbreak/

Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.

03/09/2020

Paramedic Hanan Cohen explains exactly what would happen should you call 911 with the suspicion that you may have the COVID-19 coronavirus.

30/08/2020

https://www.mayoclinic.org/coronavirus-covid-19

Get the facts about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and how Mayo Clinic is working to find answers and provide safe care.