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Early GI symptoms in COVID-19 may indicate fecal transmission
March 12, 2020
The discovery is preliminary. “There is evidence of the virus in stool, but not evidence of infectious virus.”
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Risk factors for death from COVID-19 identified in Wuhan patients
March 11, 2020
The odds of dying in the hospital increased with age, higher SOFA score, and D-dimer level exceeding 1 mcg/L.
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WHO declares COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic
March 11, 2020
The WHO Director-General cited the “alarming levels of spread and severity” and the “alarming levels of inaction.”
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Managing children’s fear, anxiety in the age of COVID-19
March 11, 2020
Provide children with honest and accurate information geared to their age and developmental level.
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COVID-19 update: Transmission 5% or less among close contacts
March 11, 2020
New insights from China, CDC
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FDA cancels or postpones meetings amid COVID-19 concerns
March 10, 2020
Thus far, only a few Center for Drug Evaluation and Research events on the FDA's meeting webpage are listed as being canceled or postponed.
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Some infected patients could show COVID-19 symptoms after quarantine
March 9, 2020
Longer quarantine could be considered in highest-risk scenarios, but benefits must be weighed against costs to public health and the quarantined patients.
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Novel coronavirus may cause environmental contamination through fecal shedding
March 6, 2020
Beyond respiratory droplets, fecal shedding could also be a potential route of transmission.
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Telehealth seen as a key tool to help fight COVID-19
March 6, 2020
A House bill would allow the HHS secretary to “waive or modify application of certain Medicare requirements with respect to telehealth services”.
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COVID-19 and public health preparedness in the United States
March 6, 2020
The spread of COVID-19 in the United States is inevitable, and there must be well-coordinated planning to reduce the impact.