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The two new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand were women aged in their 30s and 40s who visited a dying parent in Wellington under compassionate grounds, Dr Ashley Bloomfield says.
Daily Archives: June 15, 2020
‘Danger is real’: why viruses long thought extinct are re-emerging
In 2016, a 12-year-old boy died and more than 70 people were hospitalised in north-eastern Siberia after an outbreak of a bacteria that scientists had long believed was dormant.The culprit: global warming.Scientists say the anthrax bacteria was released by the permafrost melting. Temperatures rose, and animals became ill. Then, people ate the meat of a sick reindeer, becoming infected themselves. As global warming thaws soils, releasing pathogens, the occurrence of such outbreaks could become…
Democrats oppose Pentagon policy nominee who called Obama a ‘terrorist leader’ – POLITICO
“Not only would Mr. Tata be the least-qualified individual ever confirmed for this position, but his long history of making Islamophobic remarks and of pushing dangerous and debunked conspiracy theories on Fox News make him completely unacceptable,” Gillibrand said. “Mr. Tata would further enable President Trump’s destabilizing tendencies and would represent a dangerous erosion of independence and accountability at the Pentagon.”
Source: Democrats oppose Pentagon policy nominee who called Obama a ‘terrorist leader’ – POLITICO
COVID-19 hot spots emerge in South, Southwest | CIDRAP – Arizona Governor ok with more people dying?
Governor Doug Ducey said late last week the rising case counts will not result in a second stay-at-home order. On Twitter, Ducey wrote that the surge in cases was expected.
“As our state gradually reopens & more people move about, we’re seeing increased transmission, which is to be expected. This is happening around the country. To be clear, however: our hospitals have capacity & anyone who might need health care due to #COVID19 has access to it,” he tweeted.
Source: COVID-19 hot spots emerge in South, Southwest | CIDRAP
South Korea grappling with growing elderly patients, untraceable Covid-19 cases, East Asia News & Top Stories – The Straits Times
Richway is a door-to-door sales company that organizes marketing events targeting elderly people, such as health seminars and recreational activities, so as to sell products to them.
The number of cases traced back to the cluster has grown to 169, including 41 who had personally visited the company.
‘Black Lives Matter’ banner removed at US embassy in Seoul, East Asia News & Top Stories – The Straits Times
A large “Black Lives Matter” banner draped on the front of the US embassy in Seoul was removed on Monday (June 15) after it was brought to the attention of President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, according to people familiar with the matter.
Pompeo and Trump were both displeased about the banner, the people said. A large, multicoloured “pride” banner recognising lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people was also removed on Monday.
Open Thread | How Much More Do You Need To See Before You Take COVID-19 SERIOUSLY 🤨🤨
Too many leaders think they are exempt from dying, so they risk the death of tens of thousands and don’t lose sleep at night. They need to look at the coffins!
I take it seriously. I don’t think a nice chunk of you do 
The US has performed its first double lung transplant for lung damage caused by #COVID19. The recipient is a 20 yr old woman. She remains on a ventilator at this time. The damage inflicted by #SARSCoV2 is stunning. Via @nytimes https://t.co/SrJG56VOlR pic.twitter.com/sAAB0Z8V4W
— Tatiana Prowell, MD (@tmprowell) June 11, 2020
Like I said…
To work.
Back home.
That’s all the energy that I have.
The imperative for policymakers isn’t shutdown vs no shutdown; it’s securing public confidence and safety. There’ll be no recovery as long as people remain worried about their safety; and it’ll only come with measures that control spread and empower people to protect their health https://t.co/kMW8HF41O5
— Scott Gottlieb, MD (@ScottGottliebMD) June 14, 2020
Today half of US states have moved to red = trending poorly.
These 5 are the most concerning.
Arizona’s positive test rate now >18%, South Carolina >13%
Data https://t.co/BuuW28dyJl
Yesterday’s summary belowhttps://t.co/F6UpiyFoLt pic.twitter.com/5p1RDKA6wI— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) June 13, 2020
If you look to positivity rate in testing, you can also detect countries or states which aren’t testing a lot (and hence don’t report many #COVID19 cases).
Then suddenly #Iran and #India also had high values when they reopened, but #Arizona also remains in the top of the list. pic.twitter.com/kTzbb1HBXM
— GHoeberX (@ghoeberx) June 13, 2020
“Where is it going to end?” Dr. Fauci asked. “We’re still at the beginning of really understanding.” https://t.co/01yWmZqZkw
— NYT Health (@NYTHealth) June 13, 2020
Terrific interpretation of the latest @CDCgov #Covid19 numbers from former CDC director @DrTomFrieden.
It’s not gone, please. Magical thinking isn’t a forcefield we can throw around ourselves. https://t.co/1q4wmyRArx— Helen Branswell (@HelenBranswell) June 13, 2020
your blood thick as hell. Or that you may have to be on oxygen for the rest of your life. COVID is designed to kill. It is a highly intelligent virus and it attacks everything. We will run out of resources if we don’t continue to flatten the curve.
I’m exhausted.
— Cherie Antoinette (@sheriantoinette) June 14, 2020
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