News & Perspective

May 07, 2020

May 07, 2020
Moscow empty street

COVID-19 surges in Russia, Brazil; WHO warns of huge death toll in Africa

Continued spread in Africa could prolong the outbreak and overwhelm hospitals.

May 07, 2020
CDC headquarters in Atlanta

Report: CDC COVID-19 reopening guidelines shelved

Also, new models predict a spike in cases in late May after states reopen from lockdowns.

May 07, 2020
Blood clot in vein

Autopsies of COVID-19 patients reveal clotting concerns

Several patients had deep vein thrombosis, suggesting the virus may cause abnormal blood clotting.

May 07, 2020

News Scan for May 07, 2020

Ebola breastfeeding risks
Recap of measles in Israel
Single-dose chikungunya vaccine
May 07, 2020

Stewardship / Resistance Scan for May 07, 2020

IDSA sepsis recommendations
Rapid ID, susceptibility test

May 06, 2020

May 06, 2020
Stressed-out doctor

Study: Wuhan-like COVID-19 scenario could crush US hospitals

Resources may be especially taxed in some US cities with vulnerable populations.

May 06, 2020
Hospital building

COVID-19 to cost US hospitals $200 billion through June

COVID-19 "has created the greatest financial crisis in history for hospitals and health systems."

May 06, 2020
Nurses in Haiti

WHO: COVID-19 could further destabilize Haiti, other fragile nations

WHO officials urge nations to take extra care in relaxing their distancing measures.

May 06, 2020

News Scan for May 06, 2020

Pediatric Candida auris infections
Burundi measles outbreak
May 06, 2020

COVID-19 Scan for May 06, 2020

COVID-19 co-infections in kids
Health workers' stress in outbreaks
COVID-19 symptom tracker

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