Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

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Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Novel_coronavirus_(2019-nCoV)) on Wikipedia

COVID-19 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019-nCoV_acute_respiratory_disease) on Wikipedia

cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov)

who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019 (https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019)

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nuccore/NC_045512.2 (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nuccore/NC_045512.2)

google.com/covid19 (https://www.google.com/covid19)

coronavirus.app (https://coronavirus.app)

Wuhan Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Global Cases (by JHU CSSE) (https://gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6)

Tracking coronavirus: Map, data and timeline (https://bnonews.com/index.php/2020/01/the-latest-coronavirus-cases)

worldometers.info/coronavirus (https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus)

Wuhan Virus (https://multimedia.scmp.com/widgets/china/wuhanvirus)

HealthMap (https://pr.ai/showthread.php?t=21717)

Quarantine (https://pr.ai/showthread.php?t=21757)

Shi Zhengli (https://pr.ai/showthread.php?t=21908)

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Messenger Resources for Government Health Organizations (https://developers.facebook.com/products/messenger/coronavirus)
Together with our partners, we are supporting organizations that are working to protect our global community

COVID-19 research hub (https://www.drugtargetreview.com/research_hub/covid-19)

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

How confirmed cases of coronavirus have spread (https://public.flourish.studio/visualisation/1539110)

ipsoft.com/landing-page/covid-19 (https://www.ipsoft.com/landing-page/covid-19)

stopcovid.science (https://www.stopcovid.science)

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"Coronavirus Live Updates: Alarm Grows as Markets Tumble and Death Toll Rises (https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/27/world/asia/china-coronavirus.html)"
Health officials in the United States said more than 100 people were being evaluated for possible infection. Of the nearly 3,000 people who have contracted the virus, the vast majority live in China.

by The New York Times
Jan. 27, 2020

Article "An AI Epidemiologist Sent the First Warnings of the Wuhan Virus (https://www.wired.com/story/ai-epidemiologist-wuhan-public-health-warnings)"
The BlueDot algorithm scours news reports and airline ticketing data to predict the spread of diseases like those linked to the flu outbreak in China.

by Eric Niiler
January 25, 2020

BlueDot Inc. (https://pr.ai/showthread.php?t=21565)

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https://youtu.be/9gsJo1Ue-Ak

UW Medicine lab scientists study 2019 novel coronavirus

Jan 27, 2020


As the cases of 2019 novel coronavirus continue to grow, the public health response is ramping up. In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local and state public health departments are coordinating the clinical testing of possible cases.

The lab of Dr. Alex Greninger, in the virology division of Laboratory Medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine, is studying the latest genomic information about this emerging virus, and its possible implications for the clinical virology laboratory.

"We can ramp this up relatively quickly in sort of weeks to about a month," Greninger says. "We’re ready for these things all the time. In the last few years, we’ve seen this for enterovirus D68 and Zika virus.”

The CDC and local and state public health departments will continue to conduct the diagnostic laboratory testing required to confirm or rule out the infection in suspected cases.

To prevent the spread of any type of respiratory virus, including coronaviruses, make sure you wash your hands thoroughly, cover your cough or sneeze, keep your hands away from your mouth, nose and eyes, avoid close contact with people who are ill, and stay home when you're sick. Pay attention to travelers' precautions. You can also wear a surgical mask.

If you are experiencing symptoms and are concerned that you might have been exposed, call your care provider first for advice on what to do.

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Article "China Coronavirus Is Now Halfway To SARS (https://www.forbes.com/sites/kenrapoza/2020/01/27/china-coronavirus-is-now-halfway-to-sars)"

by Kenneth Rapoza
January 27, 2020

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Article "New coronavirus may be much more contagious than initially thought (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2231453-new-coronavirus-may-be-much-more-contagious-than-initially-thought)"

by Jessica Hamzelou
January 27, 2020

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Article "UPDATE: German coronavirus patient is first human-to-human case in Europe (https://www.thelocal.de/20200128/first-coronavirus-case-confirmed-in-germany-bavarian-health-ministry)"

January 28, 2020

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Article "Four co-workers in Germany contract coronavirus after Chinese colleague visits (https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-germany/germany-identifies-first-case-of-deadly-coronavirus-idUSKBN1ZR057)"

by Michelle Martin, Paul Carrel
January 28, 2020

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https://youtu.be/4UF9f6ohyvk

China virus: workers build new hospital in Wuhan

Jan 27, 2020


Aerial images show Chinese authorities racing to build a 1000-bed hospital in Wuhan, as the country battles to contain a deadly viral epidemic.

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Article "What Will It Take to Stop Coronavirus? (https://hbr.org/2020/01/what-will-it-take-to-stop-coronavirus)"

by Ranu S. Dhillon and Devabhaktuni Srikrishna
January 28, 2020

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https://youtu.be/WaFCDxcqRAY

Questions and answers about the coronavirus outbreak

Jan 29, 2020

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Article "In coronavirus response, AI is becoming a useful tool in a global outbreak, data experts say (https://www.statnews.com/2020/01/29/coronavirus-response-artificial-intelligence-becoming-useful)"

by Casey Ross
January 29, 2020

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Article "Coronavirus: How does this outbreak end? (https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2020/1/31/21115109/coronavirus-outbreak-end-sars-comparison)"
The new coronavirus outbreak may just be beginning. Epidemiologists outline three broad scenarios for how it could end.

by Brian Resnick
January 31, 2020

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https://youtu.be/aUy2DKZODgs

Doctor explains what you need to know about Coronavirus

Jan 31, 2020


Dr. Seema Yasmin breaks down everything you should know about the growing Coronavirus outbreak. Is it really as bad as it's depicted in the media? How can you protect yourself? Is it safe to travel to China?

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https://youtu.be/X3GxF_6trDY

Coronavirus spreads for 1st Time in US: how serious are risks?

Jan 31, 2020


Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, talks on TODAY about how much of a threat the coronavirus poses to Americans after the first case of human-to-human transmission has been detected in the U.S.

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https://youtu.be/wfPF6_KRR_U

What we know about the new Coronavirus

Jan 31, 2020


The WHO has declared the new coronavirus a global public health emergency—but that doesn't mean you should panic.

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https://youtu.be/F3ZC6-Azi8M

US Coronavirus Evac flight 01-26-20

Feb 1, 2020


US Coronavirus evacuation flight arriving into March Air Reserve Base 01-26-20

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https://youtu.be/rQaL-LtA7SM

Coronavirus | Health update (https://www.babylonhealth.com/blog/health/coronavirus)

Feb 2, 2020


The novel coronavirus (referred to as 2019-nCoV) has been declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization. This video summarises what we know so far and how to prevent its spread. As an international healthcare provider, we’re keeping a very close eye on things.

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Article "Coronavirus: Can AI (Artificial Intelligence) Make A Difference? (https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomtaulli/2020/02/02/coronavirus-can-ai-artificial-intelligence-make-a-difference)"

by Tom Taulli
February 2, 2020

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Article "How AI Spotted and Tracked the Coronavirus Outbreak (https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-ai-spotted-and-tracked-the-coronavirus-outbreak-11580985001)"
Relying on AI, a small Toronto-based company and a nonprofit each sent alerts about the deadly disease the week before the CDC did

by John McCormick
February 6, 2020

BlueDot Inc. (https://pr.ai/showthread.php?t=21565)

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Article "Startup uses A.I. to identify molecules that could fight coronavirus (https://fortune.com/2020/02/06/ai-identifies-possible-coronavirus-treatment)"

by Jeremy Kahn
February 6, 2020

Insilico Medicine, Inc. (https://pr.ai/showthread.php?t=15222), biotechnology, Bethesda, Maryland, USA

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Article "Bespoke launches AI chatbot to offer coronavirus updates to travellers (https://www.airport-technology.com/news/bespoke-chatbot-coronavirus-updates)"

February 7, 2020

Bebot (https://pr.ai/showthread.php?t=17375), AI concierge, Bespoke Inc., Tokyo, Japan

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Article "VI SPY Coronavirus – China using network of AI spy cameras to hunt down anyone with a FEVER to tackle killer disease (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/10919450/coronavirus-china-spy-cameras-artificial-intelligence)"

by Britta Zeltmann
February 7, 2020

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https://youtu.be/ZW3AozgbGTA

PuduBot is working in WenZhou hospital

Feb 9, 2020


PuduBot is working in WenZhou hospital. More than 100 PuduBots are in Chinese hospitals right now to help people.

PuduTech (https://pr.ai/showthread.php?t=21457)

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https://youtu.be/BDQtXzu6z08

Update: Wuhan Coronavirus (COVID-19) | DAVOS 2020

Feb 13, 2020


Session Recorded: January 23d, 2020

Hundreds of people have been sickened by a new coronavirus (2019-nCoV) since December. As the situation evolves, what have we learned from previous outbreaks and what are the priorities for response?

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Article "Mini tanks deployed to disinfect coronavirus-hit areas in China (https://www.foxnews.com/health/mini-tanks-disinfect-coronavirus-hit-areas-china.amp)"

by Alexandria Hein
February 17, 2020

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Article "Here’s what coronavirus does to the body (https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2020/02/here-is-what-coronavirus-does-to-the-body)"
From blood storms to honeycomb lungs, here’s an organ-by-organ look at how COVID-19 harms humans.

by Amy Mckeever
February 18, 2020

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Article "Alibaba says AI can identify coronavirus infections with 96% accuracy (https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Coronavirus/Alibaba-says-AI-can-identify-coronavirus-infections-with-96-accuracy)"
New algorithm can complete disease recognition process within 20 seconds

by Sun Henan, KrASIA
February 19, 2020

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https://youtu.be/7KUnFhwmxBw

Coronavirus: contextualizing modern responses to pandemics

Feb 20, 2020


This session was recorded in Seattle at the AAAS Annual Meeting on Feb. 14th, 2020. Experts on the forefront of researching and responding to the current Coronavirus outbreak provide an overview of their work as well as situating the related events and reactions in context with similar contemporary pandemics. The goals were to provide insights for the conference attendees and raise awareness about ways they can contribute through research agendas and other means.

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https://youtu.be/8Ah5HLTPfi8

How Wuhan Coronavirus compares to previous outbreaks

Feb 22, 2020


Scientists are racing to learn everything they can about the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) as the disease spreads quickly with deadly results. We take a look at everything we currently know about the virus, how scientists are working to find cures and vaccines, and how world governments are working to contain the outbreak.

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Article "‘We’re in a Petri Dish’: How a Coronavirus Ravaged a Cruise Ship (https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/22/world/asia/coronavirus-japan-cruise-ship.html)"
More than three days passed before Japan imposed a quarantine. That delay and other missteps helped produce the largest outbreak of the virus beyond China.

by Motoko Rich
February 22, 2020

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Article "The Virus Is Interrupting Supply Chains From Watches to Lobsters (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-02-22/coronavirus-hobbles-supply-chains-from-watches-to-lobsters)"
Chaos reigns from the high seas to the factory floor after key manufacturers in China shut down or ships are held in port.

by Enda Curran, Michael Sasso, and Karlis Salna
February 22, 2020,

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https://youtu.be/m5fsidSOJMw

China is censoring Coronavirus stories. These citizens are fighting back.

Feb 24, 2020


Information about the coronavirus outbreak is not immune from Chinese censors. But more and more citizens are dodging censorship by creating a digital archive of deleted posts. They told us how.

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Article "Big Pharma Is Pushing Harder on Coronavirus. GlaxoSmithKline Discloses Effort With Chinese Biotech. (https://www.barrons.com/articles/big-pharma-progress-coronavirus-vaccine-drugs-51582554473)"

by Josh Nathan-Kazis
February 24, 2020

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https://youtu.be/VI4eLoCoRtA

Coronavirus News - A healthcare software development

Feb 25, 2019

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Article "A Guide: How To Prepare Your Home For Coronavirus (https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/02/26/809650625/a-guide-how-to-prepare-your-home-for-coronavirus)"

by Maria Godoy
February 26, 2020

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https://youtu.be/samwf-0J9Og

What you need to know about COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)

Feb 27, 2020


What should I do if I think I have coronavirus? How can I tell the difference between coronavirus and the flu? Does using a face mask help? Should I cancel my upcoming trip? People are concerned about the global spread of the novel coronavirus, now called COVID-19. Dr. Santiago Neme, infectious disease specialist and medical director of UW Medical Center – Northwest, provides advice on how to protect yourself, which includes getting the right information from the right sources about the virus.

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Article "The 31 wildest lines from Donald Trump's self-congratulatory coronavirus press conference (https://edition.cnn.com/2020/02/27/politics/donald-trump-coronavirus-press-conference/index.html)"

by Chris Cillizza
February 27, 2020

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https://youtu.be/y5_g_pjf0eE

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Why are bat viruses so deadly?

Feb 27, 2020


Coronavirus outbreak raises question: Why are bat viruses so deadly? It’s no coincidence that some of the worst viral disease outbreaks in recent years — SARS, MERS, Ebola, Marburg and likely the newly arrived COVID-19 — originated in bats.

"Coronavirus outbreak raises question: Why are bat viruses so deadly? (https://news.berkeley.edu/2020/02/10/coronavirus-outbreak-raises-question-why-are-bat-viruses-so-deadly)"

by Robert Sanders
February 10, 2020

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https://youtu.be/oMH8GXs6FL4

Drone solutions to fight coronavirus outbreak

Feb 27, 2020


DRONE VOLT UAV fleet can help in many ways to stem Covid-19/Coronavirus

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https://youtu.be/hZDX08RcPmg

Coronavirus explained

Feb 28, 2020


How worried should we be? Is there a vaccine? And what can we do to protect ourselves? As the new coronavirus spreads, we cut through the confusion.

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Article "Coronavirus Outbreak Gives Rise to More Complex Forms of Remote Work (https://www.wsj.com/articles/coronavirus-outbreak-gives-rise-to-more-complex-forms-of-remote-work-11582885801)"
Workers in China are using remote platforms to hold meetings, follow health status of colleagues

by Steven Rosenbush
February 28, 2020

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Article "Disinfection robots bypass coronavirus blockade (https://www.zdnet.com/article/disinfection-robots-working-overtime-on-coronavirus)"
The first of a large order of disinfection robots to help combat coronavirus in hospitals has arrived in China.

By Greg Nichols
February 28, 2020

UV-Disinfection Robot (https://pr.ai/showthread.php?t=12299), disinfection robot for hospitals, Blue Ocean Robotics, Odense, Denmark

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https://youtu.be/6Ehd1QyhwnI

Q&A on COVID 19 from Mayo Clinic

Mar 2, 2020

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https://youtu.be/jtJYWDnSook

Infectious Diseases A-Z: what to know about COVID-19 if you are traveling

Mar 2, 2020

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Article "Alibaba’s new AI system can detect coronavirus in seconds with 96% accuracy (https://thenextweb.com/neural/2020/03/02/alibabas-new-ai-system-can-detect-coronavirus-in-seconds-with-96-accuracy)"

by Tristan Greene
March 2, 2020

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https://youtu.be/88-gY5Fs6-0

Coronavirus (COVID-19): 5 simple ways to protect yourself

Mar 3, 2020


Coronavirus COVID-19 is spreading around the world. Here are 5 simple things we can do to protect ourselves and others from the disease.

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https://youtu.be/h-g_-mlgeak

COVID-19: Information on symptoms and transmission

Mar 3, 2020

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Article "U.S. has only a fraction of the medical supplies it needs to combat coronavirus (https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2020/03/us-america-has-fraction-medical-supplies-it-needs-to-combat-coronavirus)"
The country could require seven billion respirators and face masks over the course of the outbreak.

by Nsikan Akran
March 3, 2020

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Article "China suppressed Covid-19 with AI and big data (https://asiatimes.com/2020/03/china-suppressed-covid-19-with-ai-and-big-data)"
The authorities tracked hundreds of millions of smartphones to obtain the information needed to contain the outbreak

by David P. Goldman
March 3, 2020

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Article "What gyms are doing to prevent coronavirus (https://www.fastcompany.com/90471567/what-gyms-are-doing-to-prevent-coronavirus)"
In preparation for an outbreak, we’ve heard about preemptive plans for people to work from home, but less about working out from home.

by Talib Visram
March 4, 2020

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https://youtu.be/IRtBKUeAly4

Researchers enlist Summit supercomputer to combat coronavirus

Premiered March 5, 2020


Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have used Summit, the world’s most powerful and smartest supercomputer, to identify 77 small-molecule drug compounds that might warrant further study in the fight against the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, which is responsible for the COVID-19 disease outbreak.

"Early research on existing drug compounds via supercomputing could combat coronavirus (https://www.ornl.gov/news/early-research-existing-drug-compounds-supercomputing-could-combat-coronavirus)"

March 5, 2020

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Article "This coronavirus suit protects you inside a literal bubble (https://www.fastcompany.com/90469200/this-coronavirus-suit-protects-you-inside-a-literal-bubble)"
It’s a hazmat suit for the urban commuter. And even though it’s just a concept, it can’t be realized soon enough.

by Mark Wilson
March 2, 2020

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https://youtu.be/j3UPc8uVffw

UW Medicine develops diagnostic test for COVID-19

Mar 5, 2020


The UW Medicine Virology Lab went live with testing patient samples on Tuesday, March 3. Its scientists anticipate ramping up to be able to test 1,000 to 1,500 samples per day by the end of the week. The test will speed and expand testing of local cases and help to reduce the shortage of available tests.

Who can be tested? Only a patient’s physician or healthcare provider can order the test, based on the patient’s risk factors and symptoms, under guidance from the CDC and from the local and state health departments. People cannot refer themselves for testing. The test should not be the sole basis for decisions on managing a patient’s condition.

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Article "Washing your hands sounds trivial - here's the science behind why it works (https://www.wellandgood.com/good-advice/how-effective-is-washing-your-hands)"

by Kara Jillian Brown
March 4, 2020

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https://youtu.be/4CPWf1aXEkM

COVID-19: How Mayo Clinic is preparing to respond to a potential pandemic

Mar 5, 2020

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https://youtu.be/aYFTq_xkKg0

COVID-19: When should you wear a face mask?

Mar 5, 2020


Should you be wearing a surgical face mask to protect yourself from the virus, even if you're not sick? Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist, explains.

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https://youtu.be/f8c3TzQtD4k

What we do (and don't) know about the coronavirus | David Heymann

Mar 5, 2020


What happens if you get infected with the coronavirus? Who's most at risk? How can you protect yourself? Public health expert David Heymann, who led the global response to the SARS outbreak in 2003, shares the latest findings about COVID-19 and what the future may hold.

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https://youtu.be/seA1wbXUQTs

CORONAVIRUS | How to wash your hands

Mar 5, 2020


The best way to prevent infection and spread of germs, including the coronavirus is by practising good hand hygiene, and regularly washing your hands with soap and water.

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Article "China’s use of bots against Coronavirus is a serious test of AI against global epidemics (https://analyticsindiamag.com/chinas-use-of-bots-against-coronavirus-is-a-serious-test-of-ai-against-global-epidemics)"

by Sameer Balaganur
March 5, 2020

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https://youtu.be/aufXLpdivbc

YI’s 5 COVID-19 tips for ordering food

Mar 5, 2020


Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, going out for a nice meal has its risks. Heavily populated areas increase the chance of infection. That’s why many Americans are opting to order in and enjoy healthy and nutritious family meals at home.

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https://youtu.be/TEUW_LhjXH0

COVID19 - measures to take when being isolated

Mar 6, 2020


With the continual rise of Coronavirus (Covid-19) cases around the globe, many have taken measures to work from home or self-quarantine in order to keep themselves and those around them safe. Here's some advice for those who choose to self-isolate!

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https://youtu.be/pr1aXn8_F3I

Doctor explains how to prepare for a pandemic

Mar 6, 2020

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https://youtu.be/4xC-_7ZiQoY

Coronavirus | How to use hand sanitizer effectively

Mar 6, 2020


Using alcohol-based hand sanitizers is a good way to prevent infection and the spread of germs including coronavirus. Hand sanitizer is a convenient alternative to hand washing, if there’s no soap or water available, and as long as your hands aren’t visibly dirty. Watch this video to make sure you’re using hand sanitizer correctly.

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https://youtu.be/o84IgVcyf14

Is COVID-19 a pandemic? | March 2020 update

Mar 6, 2020


SARS-CoV-2 is a new kind of coronavirus that appeared suddenly in late 2019. The disease it causes, called COVID-19, is now showing signs that it's able to spread outside of its place of origin. This raises some questions... like, do we have a pandemic on our hands? What’s the difference between a pandemic and an epidemic? SciShow News has some facts to help you understand a complex and rapidly changing situation.

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https://youtu.be/3RQBtA4dK9s

COVID-19: EPFL's Marcel Salathé course on Feb 26, 2020

Mar 6, 2020

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https://youtu.be/5pIOZhUB4Bk

Coronavirus: everything you need to know - BBC

Mar 9, 2020


What’s the latest health advice? What should you do if you are planning a trip abroad? Will there be an impact on businesses?

A panel of experts and BBC reporters around the world answer questions on the coronavirus outbreak.

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https://youtu.be/TZckze5qCeY

Is Coronavirus living on your smartphone?

Mar 9, 2020

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https://youtu.be/F_6zjDPOe94

COVID-19 | You shouldn't buy facemasks, health expert explains

Mar 9, 2020

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https://youtu.be/TFNutQRJdec

Am i at risk for COVID-19 (coronavirus)? | Ask A Pharmacist

Mar 9, 2020

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Article "How Do You Date Amid the Coronavirus? (https://www.vogue.com/article/coronavirus-dating-social-scene)"

by Elise Taylor
March 9, 2020

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https://youtu.be/eBslIueGT40

Chinese scientists discover 2 major Covid-19 subtypes

Mar 10, 2020


Scientists have discovered 2 major subtypes of Coronavirus (Covid-19). Which is more lethal? Which is less common? Watch this video to find out more.

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Article "Avoid coronavirus: 9 practical tips to limit your risk without cutting yourself off from the world (https://www.cnet.com/how-to/dont-catch-coronavirus-9-practical-tips-to-limit-your-risk-without-cutting-yourself-off-from-the-world)"
Tips for grocery shopping, dining out, riding public transportation and more.

by Jessica Dolcourt
March 10, 2020

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Article "7 hand soaps to fight germs, from cheap to luxury (https://www.cnet.com/news/the-best-germ-killing-hand-soaps-from-cheap-to-luxury)"
The best unscented, moisturizing and foaming hand washes -- and the best one for killing germs.

by Amanda Capritto
March 9, 2020

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https://youtu.be/dpf4BusluEQ

COVID Webinar

Mar 10, 2020

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https://youtu.be/PwYapjQUVmo

Coronavirus | How and when to use a face mask

Mar 10, 2020


If you’ve been told to wear a face mask by a healthcare professional, it’s important that you know how to use one properly – from putting one on, to taking off and disposing safely. Watch this video for more information.

babylonhealth.com/coronavirus (https://www.babylonhealth.com/coronavirus)

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https://youtu.be/NQdMHv026R0

EPFL Coronavirus information - 10.03.2020

Mar 10, 2020

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https://youtu.be/lm2UFynetJw

Iran played down the Coronavirus. Then its officials got sick

Mar 10, 2020


More than 237 people have died of coronavirus in Iran, and critics say the government was slow to respond to the outbreak because it failed to take it seriously.

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https://youtu.be/8i5zBCSy8_A

Do you have questions about COVID-19 (coronavirus)? Join us for a live discussion

Streamed March 10, 2020

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https://youtu.be/6L1H6vbcrOI

COVID-19: What warmer weather could mean for the outbreak

Mar 10, 2020

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https://youtu.be/XB2tsl1nV_Q

Coronavirus - California health official tells citizens to "start working on not touching your face

Mar 5, 2020

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Article "World Health Organization declares the coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic (https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/11/who-declares-the-coronavirus-outbreak-a-global-pandemic.html)"

by Dawn Kopecki, Berkeley Lovelace Jr., William Feuer, Noah Higgins-Dunn
March 11, 2020

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https://youtu.be/ILf7lhKkuNE

How Coronavirus (COVID-19) is impacting big tech

Mar 11, 2020


Millions across the globe are feeling the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The stock market has plummeted. Store shelves are often bare of essential items. Large events, like MWC and the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas have been cancelled entirely.

But some effects are less apparent. Here are a few ways the Coronavirus outbreak might affect us in the months to come, specifically in the world of technology.

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https://youtu.be/cSAeOL041ls

Coronavirus Update: Harvard University President Lawrence S. Bacow

Mar 11, 2020


Harvard University President Lawrence S. Bacow speaks to the Harvard community about the University's coronavirus response.

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https://youtu.be/_zlwWDS-DCs

Coronavirus: should the UK quarantine like Italy? - BBC

Mar 11, 2020


After Italy quarantined around a quarter of its population at the weekend, a leading European expert in disease prevention and control says that the UK will be like Italy in just three weeks unless the government takes action in the next few days.

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https://youtu.be/NAKr79WQsJ8

How can we collaborate to stop the spread of Covid-19 and minimize its impact?

Mar 11, 2020


The dramatic spread of COVID-19 has disrupted lives, livelihoods, communities and businesses worldwide. All stakeholders, especially global business, must urgently come together to minimize its impact on public health and limit its potential for further disruption to lives and economies around the world. This multistakeholder cooperation is at the centre of the World Economic Forum’s mission as the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. In this context, the new COVID Action Platform will focus on three priorities: 1. Galvanize the global business community for collective action 2. Protect people’s livelihoods and facilitate business continuity 3. Mobilize cooperation and business support for the COVID-19 response

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https://youtu.be/Fqw-9yMV0sI

Coronavirus is our future | Alanna Shaikh | TEDxSMU

Mar 11, 2020


Global health expert Alanna Shaikh talks about the current status of the 2019 nCov coronavirus outbreak and what this can teach us about the epidemics yet to come. Alanna Shaikh is a global health consultant and executive coach who specializes in individual, organizational and systemic resilience. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University and a master’s degree in public health from Boston University. She has lived in seven countries and it the author of What’s Killing Us: A Practical Guide to Understanding Our Biggest Global Health Problems. Recent article publications include an article on global health security in Britain’s Daily Telegraph newspaper and an essay in the Annual Review of Comparative and International Education. She blogs on coaching and personal resilience at www.thisworldneedsbrave.com.

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https://youtu.be/cqA1gmNVJpU

Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse: Infectious diseases - How COVID-19 is transmitted

Mar 11, 2020


Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse discusses COVID-19 and social distancing

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Article "This chart of the 1918 Spanish flu shows why social distancing works (https://qz.com/1816060/a-chart-of-the-1918-spanish-flu-shows-why-social-distancing-works)"

by Michael J. Coren
March 11, 2020

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https://youtu.be/3X_Qz2nBtT4

Pandemic explained

Mar 11, 2020


As the new coronavirus spreads across the world and cases of COVID-19 mount, the World Health Organization has declared a global pandemic. Here's what that means for you.

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Article "Coronavirus Conference Gets Canceled Because of Coronavirus (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-10/coronavirus-conference-gets-canceled-because-of-coronavirus)"

by David Welch
March 10, 2020

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https://youtu.be/5PLQHUg4wf4

WHO declare COVID-19 a Pandemic

Mar 12, 2020


March 11th, 2020: COVID-19 is now declared a pandemic by World Health Organisation (WHO).

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Article "The Extraordinary Decisions Facing Italian Doctors (https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/03/who-gets-hospital-bed/607807)"
There are now simply too many patients for each one of them to receive adequate care.

by Yascha Mounk
March 11, 2020

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Article "Is it allergies, the flu or the coronavirus? How to tell the difference (https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/11/health/coronavirus-cold-allergies-flu-difference-symptoms-wellness-trnd)"

by AJ Willingham
March 12, 2020

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https://youtu.be/VVWjKOBOkL4

Businesses virtual reality response to Coronavirus

Mar 12, 2020

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https://youtu.be/0tKDApGLZbs

Mayo Clinic develops test to detect COVID-19

Mar 12, 2020


Dr. Matthew Binnicker oversees Mayo Clinic's laboratory response in developing a test to detect COVID-19 in clinical samples. A process that usually takes six months to a year, was accomplished in under a month, thanks to a dedicated team working around the clock.

The test should help ease the burden currently being felt at the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention and state health labs.

That will also mean faster turnaround times for results.

Patients can expect results within 24 hours of when samples are collected and sent to Mayo Clinic Laboratories.

Initially, Dr. Binnicker says the laboratory has the capacity to run between 200-300 tests daily. Additional equipment has been ordered to double that capacity in the coming weeks.

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Article "Coronavirus is a pandemic: What that means for you (https://www.cnet.com/how-to/pandemic-what-it-is-and-how-it-affects-you)"
COVID-19 is now considered a pandemic according to the WHO -- what that really means for your health and safety.

by Amanda Capritto
March 11, 2020

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https://youtu.be/sAzHjH6Xr8g

E3, SXSW, and Coronavirus: the demise of the tech convention

Mar 12, 2020

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Article "Coronavirus: Why You Must Act Now (https://medium.com/@tomaspueyo/coronavirus-act-today-or-people-will-die-f4d3d9cd99ca)"
Politicians, Community Leaders and Business Leaders: What Should You Do and When?

by Tomas Pueyo
March 10, 2020

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Article "Coronavirus: How Artificial Intelligence, Data Science And Technology Is Used To Fight The Pandemic (https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2020/03/13/coronavirus-how-artificial-intelligence-data-science-and-technology-is-used-to-fight-the-pandemic/)"

by Bernard Marr
March 13, 2020

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https://youtu.be/0JR9qhz2eMw

Professor Lauren Gardner discusses how the COVID-19 dashboard is built and maintained

Mar 13, 2020


The COVID-19 dashboard built by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University gets over a billion requests a day from around the world. Since its creation in late January 2020, it has been a main source of information for people across social media, as well as local, state, and federal governments, and public health entities.

On March 6, 2020, Lauren Gardner, Co-director of the CSSE, appeared on Capitol Hill alongside a panel of other Johns Hopkins experts to brief congressional staff and media about the global COVID-19 outbreak.

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Article "Why Soap Works (https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/13/health/soap-coronavirus-handwashing-germs.html)"
At the molecular level, soap breaks things apart. At the level of society, it helps hold everything together.

by Ferris Jabr
March 13, 2020

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Article "The story behind ‘flatten the curve,’ the defining chart of the coronavirus (https://www.fastcompany.com/90476143/the-story-behind-flatten-the-curve-the-defining-chart-of-the-coronavirus)"

by Mark Wilson
March 13, 2020

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https://youtu.be/OOrvleZw7jA

An update from HPE CEO Antonio Neri on COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Mar 13, 2020


COVID-19 (coronavirus) continues to spread and was recently declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. We know COVID-19 is concerning, so we wanted to share a quick update from our CEO Antonio Neri about how we at HPE are addressing this rapidly evolving situation. We care about our team members, customers and partners, and we want to keep them safe.

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https://youtu.be/kZnJ-oPuYE0

Coronavirus | How to self-isolate (https://www.babylonhealth.com/coronavirus/self-isolation)

Mar 13, 2020


You’ve been advised to self-isolate. So what now? Watch this video for tips on what you need to know

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https://youtu.be/8zi7ObNGmeg

COVID 19 what to do if you get sick

Mar 13, 2020


Drs. Mattke and Rajapakse discuss what measure you should take if you get sick.

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https://youtu.be/aY4Kg8sH3DM

UW Medicine doctors give COVID-19 response update 3/12/20

Mar 13, 2020


The latest developments in UW Medicine's response to the COVID-19 outbreak in western Washington were presented to the news media at a press briefing March 12, 2020. The speakers were Dr. Tim Dellit, chief medical officer of UW Medicine, who is also an infection control expert, and Dr. Santiago Neme, medical director of UW Medical Center-Northwest.

One of the areas they spoke about were UW Medicine protocols that are now becoming models for other parts of the country preparing for or responding to outbreaks in their own communities. Among these are the design and implementation of a laboratory test for the new coronavirus in the UW School of Medicine's Department of Laboratory Medicine. The local availability of the diagnostic test is speeding up the identification of new cases of COVID-19.

Dellit and Neme also discussed the drive-thru testing of UW Medicine employees with respiratory symptoms. This takes place at the UW Medical Center-Northwest campus. The testing can detect influenza and respiratory syncytial virus, as well as SARS-CoV2, the virus responsible for the present pandemic.

Dellit said, "it is no longer business as usual" as COVID-19 spreads. He mentioned the public health goal of flattening the curve in the increase of COVID-19 cases to effectively meet the demand for care. He also explained why coronavirus testing has not become universal for any consumer requesting it. While the criteria has expanded, the ordering is based on clinical criteria and the judgement of the person's healthcare provider.

Dellit and Neme also updated reporters on some of the new cases of COVID-19 reported within the UW Medicine system. These include the number of employees who have tested positive. They also spoke about the two cases of COVID-19 detected as of March 12 at the inpatient Geriatric Psychiatry unit at UW Medical Center-Northwest, and detailed the steps underway in response.

Neme explained to reporters that one important lessons learned in other countries and the U.S. during this outbreak is that elderly people may not manifest the classic symptoms of COVID-19, due to their waning immune systems. This knowledge can help clinicians be aware of the possibility of infection in their older patients.

Dellit mentioned that UW Medicine is making its policies and protocols developed in response to the outbreak publicly available on a web site. These are continuously revised as new information is obtained. COVID-19 is a rapidly changing situation, he said.

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https://youtu.be/qf3Ih0kNvlU

How dangerous is COVID-19? | SciShow news

Mar 13, 2020


You may have heard several different projections about the fatality rate of COVID-19. How do different health organizations come up with these figures, and why do the numbers seem so fluid?

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https://youtu.be/0-FQbhkWYuY

We ran a massive viral pandemic simulation. Here's what we learned

Mar 13, 2020


In October 2019, participants at Event 201 were confronted with a hypothetical scenario where they were presented with the challenges of a viral disease outbreak. The results of this event are now being tested whilst fighting the COVID-19 outbreak.

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https://youtu.be/brnzLFTGkyM

Our best hope against Coronavirus COVID-19 | The deets

Mar 14, 2020


Coronavirus is currently wreaking havoc on the world -- but what exactly are we doing to fight it? Are there any promising vaccines yet? What about drugs for people who are already infected? Do we have what it takes to stop this thing? In this video, we'll answer all these questions and give you a rundown of the technological tools we’re using to fight the pandemic.

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"Effect of non-pharmaceutical interventions for containing the COVID-19
outbreak in China (https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.03.03.20029843v3.full.pdf)"

by Shengjie Lai, Nick W Ruktanonchai, Liangcai Zhou, Olivia Prosper, Wei Luo,
Jessica R Floyd, Amy Wesolowski, Mauricio Santillana, Chi Zhang, Xiangjun
Du, Hongjie Yu, and Andrew J Tatem
March 13, 2020

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Article "How will country-based mitigation measures influence the course of the COVID-19 epidemic? (https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)30567-5/fulltext)"

by Roy M Anderson, Hans Heesterbeek, Don Klinkenberg
March 9, 2020

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Article "As Europe Shuts Down, Britain Takes a Different, and Contentious, Approach (https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/13/world/europe/coronavirus-britain-boris-johnson.html)"
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has largely kept Britain open, opting for more targeted measures, a strategy that has startled some epidemiologists.

by Benjamin Mueller
March 13, 2020

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https://youtu.be/doqS8Y0ZuUQ

Coronavirus: Why we touch our faces and how to stop it - BBC

Mar 15, 2020


Several medical officials across the world have warned people to avoid touching their face as a key way to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Often when issuing the warning, they've gone on to - you guessed it - put their hands on their face.

But why do we touch our faces in the first place? And is it that easy to just stop doing it all of a sudden?

BBC News spoke to psychologist Natasha Tiwari.

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https://youtu.be/SALWC3pXB5g

Coronavirus: combating the outbreak

Mar 15, 2020


As COVID-19 wreaks havoc throughout the world, countries are ramping up their responses to the virus - and the effects it's having on the economy and daily life.

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Article "Newt Gingrich: I am in Italy amid the coronavirus crisis. America must act now - and act big (https://www.newsweek.com/newt-gingrich-i-am-italy-amid-coronavirus-crisis-america-must-act-now-act-big-opinion-1492270)" | Opinion

by Newt Gingrich
March 13, 2020

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Article "In Race to Treat Coronavirus, AI Is Seen as Key (https://www.wsj.com/articles/in-race-to-treat-coronavirus-ai-is-seen-as-key-11584351000)"
Chinese company XtalPi is using AI to screen existing drugs and see if they might work on the novel coronavirus

by Steven Rosenbush
March 16, 2020

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https://youtu.be/LtMQj7f8o_A

What lessons can we learn about COVID-19 from responding to other outbreaks?

Mar 16, 2020


Dr. David Bray shares his perspectives from responding to other outbreaks including SARS, Monkeypox, and Influenza.

Dive into the “behind the scenes” events to better understand the lessons we learned from responding to bioterrorism and other outbreaks including SARS, Monkeypox in 2003, and the Anthrax events of 2001 with the CDC and how they can be applied to COVID-19.

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https://youtu.be/ZaiDDOZcaqc

COVID-19 | 6 Dangerous Coronavirus Myths, Busted by World Health Organization

Mar 16, 2020


There are many dangerous myths spreading about the COVID-19 global pandemic. World Health Organization clears them up.

"6 coronavirus health myths, fact checked (https://www.cnet.com/news/6-coronavirus-health-myths-fact-checked)"
Despite what you see online, eating garlic and drinking water can't protect you from getting infected.

by Sarah Mitroff
March 16, 2020

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Article "Coronavirus is exposing all of the weaknesses in the US health system (Coronavirus is exposing all of the weaknesses in the US health system
High health care costs and low medical capacity made the US uniquely vulnerable to the coronavirus.

By Dylan [email protected]@vox.com Mar 16, 2020)"
High health care costs and low medical capacity made the US uniquely vulnerable to the coronavirus.

by Dylan Scott
March 16, 2020

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Article "As the coronavirus pandemic grows, gun sales are surging in many states (https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2020-03-15/coronavirus-pandemic-gun-sales-surge-us-california?utm_medium=10today.ad3li.20200316.421.1)"

by Kurtis Lee, Anita Chabria
March 16, 2020

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https://youtu.be/Eauc67Ba-8k

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson sets out "drastic action"

Mar 16, 2020


Boris Johnson has said people in the UK should avoid "non-essential" travel and contact with others to curb coronavirus.

The prime minister said people should work from home where possible as part of a range of stringent new measures.

Pregnant women, people over the age of 70 and those with certain health conditions should consider the advice "particularly important", he said.

People in at-risk groups will be asked within days to stay home for 12 weeks.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock told the House of Commons "the disease is now accelerating".

In the first of a series of daily briefings on the virus, which causes the Covid-19 disease, Mr Johnson said "drastic action" was needed as the UK approaches "the fast growth part of the upward curve" in the number of cases.

Mr Johnson said that by next weekend, those with the most serious health conditions must be "largely shielded from social contact for around 12 weeks".

....
The prime minister will host Monday's press conference with UK chief medical adviser, Prof Chris Whitty, and Sir Patrick Vallance, the UK's chief scientific adviser

Boris Johnson will outline the next steps in the UK's plan to fight coronavirus at the first of a series of daily news conferences.

The briefing will follow a Cobra meeting which is expected to look at what steps the government could take to protect elderly and vulnerable people.

The over-70s have been told they are allowed to go out for walks when their period of staying at home begins.

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https://youtu.be/aP9HDrinn64

What are kids' most important questions about coronavirus?

Mar 16, 2020


Victoria Derbyshire tackles kids questions about coronavirus, what to do and how to prevent it.

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https://youtu.be/slzuVj5YEms

How can we control the coronavirus pandemic? | Adam Kucharski

Mar 16, 2020


As the threat of COVID-19 continues, infectious disease expert Adam Kucharski answers five key questions about the novel coronavirus, providing necessary perspective on its transmission, how governments have responded and what might need to change about our social behavior to end the pandemic.

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https://youtu.be/uj1tin1EM4E

Continuing research in the face of COVID-19 and coronavirus

Mar 16, 2020


Because of travel restrictions and other precautions for and reactions to COVID-19 and the coronavirus, University of Michigan researchers are moving fast to shift an NSF-funded workshop in Russia about climate research to a remote tele-workshop.

The workshop was being organized by Tyeen Taylor, a civil and environmental engineering research fellow at U-M, and Valeriy Ivanov, an associate professor of civil and environmental engineering. Taylor is leading the transition of making the international workshop digital, which includes creating a schedule of online presentations and remote breakout meetings that also consider the different time zones of the global attendees.

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https://youtu.be/7Vwd5qVrOZ0

FIFA and WHO launch five key tactics to tackle coronavirus

Mar 16, 2020


FIFA has reiterated its support to the World Health Organization (WHO) in fighting the coronavirus (COVID-19) by launching an awareness campaign led by six world-renowned coaches, who request everyone across the world to follow five key tactics that tackle the spread of the disease.

With tactics playing such a key role in football success, the coaches are united behind the five-step game plan to defeat the virus – hands, elbow, face, distance and feel – in line with the WHO’s basic protective measures against COVID-19.

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https://youtu.be/jfsFvKJnUK8

Unbox Therapy Coronavirus update

Mar 16, 2020

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https://youtu.be/0JaQOXSt-qE

COVID-19: flattening the curve

Mar 16, 2020

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https://youtu.be/z3H6fjwfNk0

Message from Stanford’s president regarding COVID-19

Mar 16, 2020


Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne addresses the Stanford community in light of the rapidly evolving situation regarding coronavirus (COVID-19).

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https://youtu.be/zgG-8wtWeE8

A practical guide to staying healthy during COVID-19

Mar 16, 2020


Nell Watson at Singularity University's COVID-19 Virtual Summit, March 16th 2020.

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Article "Researchers Will Deploy AI to Better Understand Coronavirus (https://www.wired.com/story/researchers-deploy-ai-better-understand-coronavirus)"
More than 2,000 papers have been published about the virus since December. It will take some smart algorithms to mine insights from them.

by Will Knight
March 17, 2020

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Article "Coronavirus: seven ways collective intelligence is tackling the pandemic (https://theconversation.com/coronavirus-seven-ways-collective-intelligence-is-tackling-the-pandemic-133553)"

by Aleks Berditchevskaia, Kathy Peach
March 12, 2020

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Article "DeepMind’s Protein Folding AI Is Going After Coronavirus (https://singularityhub.com/2020/03/17/how-deepminds-ai-is-working-to-decode-coronavirus)"

by Shelly Fan
March 17, 2020

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https://youtu.be/JGTtGCq9grE

Why COVID-19 is hitting us now -- and how to prepare for the next outbreak | Alanna Shaikh

Mar 17, 2020


Where did the new coronavirus originate, how did it spread so fast -- and what's next? Sharing insights from the outbreak, global health expert and TED Fellow Alanna Shaikh traces the spread of COVID-19, discusses why travel restrictions aren't effective and highlights the medical changes needed worldwide to prepare for the next pandemic. "We need to make sure that every country in the world has the capacity to identify new diseases and treat them," she says.

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https://youtu.be/o9-Pm666kYM

Coronavirus Freight market update

Mar 17, 2020


On today's update, our market experts guide you though the coronavirus impact on trucking, demand, consumer spending, and more. In addition, we'll catch you up on today's top stories. This is a live interactive event, viewers are encouraged to comment.

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https://youtu.be/f5ccbJcqlUo

How Coronavirus racism infected my high school | NYT Opinion

Mar 17, 2020


What happens when stereotypes and fear about Covid-19 arrive before the actual disease does? In the video above, Katherine Oung, a 11th grader in Florida, shows what teenagers like her and her friends face as the coronavirus pandemic brings to the surface the racism underlying her community.

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https://youtu.be/vlGVZrPdAew

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson 'We must act like any wartime government'

Mar 17, 2020


The government has unveiled a package of financial measures to shore up the economy against the coronavirus impact.

These include £330bn for companies to access loans, support for airlines, a business rates holiday, and help for small firms without insurance.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak told a press conference it was an "economic emergency. Never in peacetime have we faced an economic fight like this one."

And he promised that if this package was not enough, he would go further.

From the hospitality industry to the airline sector, companies have warned that their long term survival is under threat.

Mr Sunak said: "Some sectors are facing particularly acute challenges. In the coming days, my colleague the Secretary of State for Transport and I will discuss a potential support package specifically for airlines and airports."

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said during the same media briefing that "we must do whatever it takes to support the economy". He added: "This a time to be bold, to have courage. We will support jobs, we will support incomes, we will support businesses... We will do whatever it takes."

The chancellor said he was extending the business rates holiday to all firms in the hospitality sector and funding grants of between £10,000 and £25,000 for small businesses. And Mr Sunak said that for those in financial difficulty due to coronavirus, mortgage lenders will offer a three-month mortgage holiday.
'No time for ideology'

He unveiled the measures after the government's chief scientific adviser said about 55,000 people in the UK now have Covid-19, as the NHS moved to cancel all non-emergency surgery and 71 people are now known to have died.

Mr Sunak said: "This is not a time for ideology and orthodoxy, this is a time to be bold, a time for courage. I want to reassure every British citizen this government will give you all the tools you need to get through this." The £330bn package was, he said, equivalent to 15% of UK GDP.

"That means any business who needs access to cash to pay their rent, their salaries, suppliers or purchase stock will be able to access a government-backed loan or credit on attractive terms.

"And if demand is greater than the initial £330bn I'm making available today, I will go further and provide as much capacity as required. I said whatever it takes, and I meant it."

He said the aid package was to help companies "meet the fixed costs of their staff without having to let them go".

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Advice for seniors during COVID-19 pandemic

Mar 17, 2020


Older people are at higher risk of getting severe illness from coronavirus. That's why the health experts recommend self-isolation at home for people 60 or older, especially if they have underlying heart or lung issues.

"Keep your distance from others, including your own family," suggests Dr. Wayne McCormick, head of gerontology and geriatric medicine at UW Medicine. "I know that’s difficult because many people in our community are very attached to their children, their great grandchildren. The thing to do these days is to stay connected with them on the phone, not in person."

McCormick offers other advice, such as using telemedicine for doctor's appointments and getting groceries delivered.

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https://youtu.be/zwO4Pw6FNCU

Kiwibot | Using delivery robots to stop Coronavirus

Mar 17, 2020


We have already done over 100,000 food transactions, however we know that our technology can go beyond that. This week we saw the need for sanitary supplies and we have been providing masks, antibacterial gels and hygiene products for the communities of Berkeley, Denver & Medellin. We have developed a point-to-point delivery system with all hygiene controls in order to help the community.

Robotic on-demand delivery service (https://pr.ai/showthread.php?t=16846), Kiwi Campus, San Francisco, California, USA

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https://youtu.be/GZ0yNMnvwqY

A practical summary of the covid-19 situation

Mar 18, 2020


We started teaching our new fast.ai deep learning course yesterday (March 17) on the first day of the SF "shelter in place" order - we decided we should talk about covid-19 first, since it's on all our minds. After doing that, the community asked us to release the covid-19 section publicly ASAP, so here it is! We hope you find it useful.

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https://youtu.be/3SfHdSHK-g0

Coronavirus | Why it's important to wash your hands properly - UV experiment

Mar 18, 2020


We simulated germs with UV gel to show you the difference between washing your hands, and washing your hands properly.

Watch this video to find out why it's so important to wash your hands properly, to help stop the spread of coronavirus.

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https://youtu.be/GfmpPoJ8IkQ

COVID-19: An Interview with The Jackson Laboratory President Edison T. Liu, M.D.

Mar 18, 2020


Integral to our mission to improve human health, The Jackson Laboratory is committed to helping address the coronavirus pandemic as rapidly as possible.

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https://youtu.be/6TfFKauZl40

What should we learn from the Covid-19 crisis?

Mar 18, 2020


What lessons should futurists highlight from the Covid-19 crisis? What should we learn as individuals, as nations, and as a global community?

This online London Futurists discussion included a number of initial short talks, followed by a group discussion involving the online attendees. The event took place on Saturday 14th March using Zoom.

The panellists were:
*) David Doherty, mHealth Insight - "A mobile first approach to the management of infectious disease"
*) Steve Buss, citizen scientist - "Options for developing medical cures faster"
*) Tim Pendry, crisis advisor - "Reforms for the post-coronavirus age"
*) Adah Parris, cultural strategist - "Seeing the crisis differently"
*) Pat Kane, co-convenor, Alternative UK - "A political perspective"

The event was moderated by David Wood, chair of London Futurists.

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https://youtu.be/P4WA51th7aU

Reduce your COVID-19 risk: Wash hands, clean cell phones and workstations

Mar 19, 2020


As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, many people worry about contracting the virus by touching surfaces, such as public sinks, cellphones or computer workstations. Dr. Clayton Cowl, chair of Mayo Clinic's Division of Preventive, Occupational and Aerospace Medicine, says that while the virus that causes COVID-19 may live on surfaces for hours to days, people can reduce their risk of contracting it by practicing certain hygiene strategies.

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https://youtu.be/kS0bDORXeaI

What Google is doing about the coronavirus

Mar 19, 2020


Google and its sister company Verily are working hard to help the public deal with this pandemic.

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Article "Stop hoarding toilet paper. Make your own bidet starting at $20 (https://www.cnet.com/how-to/stop-hoarding-toilet-paper-make-your-own-bidet-starting-at-20)"
Bidets squirt water at your delicates and aren't gross or scary. Here's everything you need to know.

by Dale Smith
March 18, 2020

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https://youtu.be/eGHCCbUXT9s

Remote learning & COVID-19: a New Jersey teacher's story

Mar 19, 2020


Educators are facing unprecedented challenges as school systems around the country shift into remote learning due to COVID-19. We spoke to Rory Yakubov, a teacher at Old Bridge High School in Old Bridge, New Jersey. Yakubov, who has taught for 14 years, currently teaches Algebra 1 and Geometry. She shares her experience with remote learning during Coronavirus outbreak.

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Article "Huawei Developed Artificial Intelligence Assisted Coronavirus Diagnosis Service (https://www.somagnews.com/huawei-developed-artificial-intelligence-assisted-coronavirus-diagnosis-service)"

by Daniel Kucher
Mar 19, 2020

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https://youtu.be/q0z39rqQeGg

Will Coronavirus impact the space sector?

Mar 19, 2020


As SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus continues to spread around the world, we are starting to see ripple effects in the space sector. From changing working conditions to canceled conferences, this disease is affecting all parts of life as we know it.

"Coronavirus outbreak shakes the space industry: Here are the biggest effects so far (https://www.space.com/coronavirus-covid-19-space-industry-impacts.html)"
The list is getting longer by the day.

by Mike Wall
Mar 13, 2020

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https://youtu.be/p1jLKNPxJuQ

Watch Mark Zuckerberg and Dr. Anthony Fauci discuss COVID-19 pandemic - Livestream

Streamed live Mar 19, 2020


Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg and Dr. Anthony Fauci, NIAID Director will talk about the COVID-19 pandemic and answer questions from viewers on Mark Zuckerberg's profile page.

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https://youtu.be/_B5xml0W3qY

ALife predicts Covid-19

Mar 19, 2020


This short talk presents Artificial Life, and how Artificial Life is used to give us knowledge about the spread of the corona virus Covid-19. Artificial Life simulates 'life as it could be', and the simulation makes it possible to understand clearly the theoretical consequences of implementing different social measures such as region quarantines and different levels of social distancing.
This short talk is part of the Playware Technology course at Technical University of Denmark.

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https://youtu.be/KHNlM-CqIFw

Eka’s COVID-19 risk monitoring application

Mar 19, 2020

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Article "85% of organizations are using AI in deployed applications (https://www.techrepublic.com/article/85-of-organizations-are-using-ai-in-deployed-applications)"

by Macy Bayern
March 18, 2020

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https://youtu.be/cOT6DjgER2Y

Telemedicine and its rise amid the coronavirus outbreak

Mar 20, 2020


Telemedicine and its benefits have existed at some level for several years now, but amid the Covid-19 outbreak, it is seeing a surge in popularity and use. Unfortunately, as valuable as online health check-ups may be in a time when self-isolation is encouraged, some folks are getting left behind.

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https://youtu.be/2-zI8XZm-XA

Covid-19 lessons to be learned Daniel Orenstein Technion

Mar 20, 2020


Technion-Israel Institute of Technology Prof. Daniel Orenstein Head of the Socio-Ecological Systems Research Group in the Faculty of Architecture and Town Planning talks about some lessons that can be learned from the Coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic.

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https://youtu.be/zyO0pYNGITw

Q&A with Peter Piot about COVID-19

Mar 20, 2020


At TEDMED 2020 (March 3), Virologist and London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Director Peter Piot sat down for a Q & A with TEDMED's Jay Walker to talk about the “novel” coronavirus. As Peter emphasizes in the conversation, “This is not a drill, it is the real thing”. Hear this world-renowned expert explain how easily this virus spreads, the realistic effectiveness of face masks, and the importance of slowing the spread of the disease. Peter also shares his thoughts on the potential timeframe for drug treatment options and a future vaccine.

In the context of the next pandemic and our future, Peter explained that, “We have to be realistic; this is a never-ending battle of humankind against viruses, don’t forget it’s a virus planet. But we are better prepared for the next epidemic when it strikes—that’s really important for us—and for that we need to be absolutely committed to build a global fire brigade I would say, long before the house catches on fire next time.” Visit TEDMED.com to read more about Peter and his work.

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https://youtu.be/G54toOWPwLU

Shark Robotics from France unveils Rhyno robot design to fight Coronavirus COVID 19 contamination (https://www.armyrecognition.com/march_2020_news_defense_global_security_army_industry/shark_robotics_from_france_unveils_rhyno_robot_design_to_fight_coronavirus_covid-19_contamination.html)

Mar 20, 2020


French Company Shark Robotics has developed a new Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) robot called Rhyno, specially designed to perform decontamination operations and that can be used to fight against Coronavirus. The Rhino UGV is able to clean a surface up to 20,000 m² in 3 hours.

Rhyno (https://pr.ai/showthread.php?t=21740), unmanned ground vehicle fire safety robot, Shark Robotics, La Rochelle, France

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https://youtu.be/2mrb0wcVXdg

Facebook Live: Viral structure of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein goes under the microscope

Mar 20, 2020


Just weeks after the genome sequence of the recently emerged coronavirus was published online, researchers reported the cryogenic electron microscopy structure of the spike protein the virus uses to gain entry to host cells in a 19 February Science paper. The insights from their study are already helping to inform vaccines against SARS-CoV-2.

On Friday, the coauthors of this study, Jason McLellan and Barney Graham, discussed via Facebook Live how they visualized the spike protein, as well as how their work to improve understanding of SARS-CoV2 viral structure will inform therapeutics against this virus going forward.

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https://youtu.be/JnD5nGbGW4g

Dr. Seema answers 50 of the most Googled Coronavirus questions

Mar 20, 2020


Dr. Seema Yasmin is back to help answer 50 of the most popular coronavirus questions being searched right now. Do coronavirus symptoms come and go? Why is it called coronavirus? Has this virus been around before?

Seema Yasmin is a professor at Stanford School of Medicine, director of the Stanford Center for Health Communication and an Emmy Award-wining journalist. She was a CDC disease detective and a reporter for the Dallas Morning News, where she was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Dr. Yasmin trained in medicine at the University of Cambridge and in journalism at the University of Toronto.

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https://youtu.be/LCHlvNvrw3E

COVID-19 face shield

Mar 20, 2020


CIVID-19 Coronavirus face shield open-source design.

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https://youtu.be/xOlGcAhsZw0

Airwheel Air Experts F3 electric mask respirator, fresh air purifying dustproof mask-upcoming

Mar 21, 2020


Airwheel Air Experts F3 Electric Mask Respirator with fan motor and filter, Sport Dust Mask, Fresh Air Purifying Dustproof Electric Mask for Pollen Allergy, Dust, Odor, Exhaust Gas, pm2.5,4 Layer Protection Design.
The high quality 4-layer filter cloth filter design effectively blocks bacteria and splashes and protects your health.
Can be used by both men and women, can be used in all seasons without affecting daily life. The straps are adjustable and will not fatigue or stress your skin even when worn for a long time.
If you have any question, feel free to comment below.

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https://youtu.be/6Af6b_wyiwI

The next outbreak? We’re not ready | Bill Gates

Apr 3, 2015


In 2014, the world avoided a horrific global outbreak of Ebola, thanks to thousands of selfless health workers -- plus, frankly, thanks to some very good luck. In hindsight, we know what we should have done better. So, now's the time, Bill Gates suggests, to put all our good ideas into practice, from scenario planning to vaccine research to health worker training. As he says, "There's no need to panic ... but we need to get going."

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https://youtu.be/X9qDKcUaPUo

Dr. Martin Blaser answers Coronavirus questions from Twitter

Mar 21, 2020


Dr. Martin Blaser, MD, uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet's questions about the coronavirus. When should we expect to see mutations? Does COVID-19 have a lifespan? Is coronavirus the 0.01% that soaps and sanitizers can't kill?

Dr. Blaser is a professor of medicine and infectious diseases at Rutgers University and chair of the Human Microbiome.

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https://youtu.be/Z73kNWDekuo

COVID360 - End to end centralized solution for Corona treatment

Mar 21, 2020


The full Corona treatment solution for patients and citizens at risk. COVID360 built by Deloitte Israel, based on Salesforce Health Cloud, and “Diagnostics Robotics” AI triage and clinical predictions platform.

COVID360 benefits:
* Decreased infections between patients and their care teams
* Utilization of quarantined medical staff
* Identifying potential high-risk patients and focusing their treatment efforts
* Defining COVID19 care plans by unified protocol and automatically distributing to millions of patients
* Secured and scalable solution deployable in days

Together - we will stop the Corona outbreak.

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Article "Amazon, Apple and Microsoft CEOs detail their companies’ efforts to combat coronavirus pandemic (https://techcrunch.com/2020/03/22/amazon-apple-and-microsoft-ceos-detail-their-companies-efforts-to-combat-coronavirus-pandemic)"

by Darrell Etherington
March 22, 2020

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https://youtu.be/UG59tnnk288

Free Coronavirus chatbot for your website

Mar 23, 2020

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https://youtu.be/ZZEzf-iz2m8

WHO update on COVID 19 (March 23, 2020 full press briefing)

Mar 23, 2020


The World Health Organization (WHO) offers an update on the state of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic around the world.

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https://youtu.be/D1OraTTLYD4

What happens to your body when your have COVID-19?

Mar 23, 2020


As the number of cases of COVID-19 rises, experts continue to learn more about the disease. They know that symptoms include fever, cough and shortness of breath. But what does the virus do inside your body to cause those symptoms?

Dr. Neal Patel, a Mayo Clinic pulmonary and critical care medicine specialist, says that like most viruses, the virus that causes COVID-19 enters the body when you breathe it in through the mouth or nose. It also may enter through the eyes.

"Once it enters into the body, many different things happen," says Dr. Patel. "Initially, the virus can cause some damage locally where it enters. Then it moves further into the respiratory system." Initial symptoms

"If the virus enters through your nose, you may notice typical symptoms of an upper respiratory tract infection, such as a runny nose or nasal congestion," says Dr. Patel."The virus may stop there or may continue down the respiratory tract, where it can cause issues such as coughing."

Immune system response

"There is an initial immune response when a virus enters a body for the first time," says Dr. Patel. "It's a generic response where the immune system turns on and says: 'You're not supposed to be here. I'm going to try to kill you.' It’s not a very robust response, but it is something."

" As your immune system revs up, you build more antibodies through a process called 'adaptive immunity,'" says Dr. Patel. "You build an army to take down this virus. There are times when the virus finds its way into the lower respiratory tract and causes lots of damage. Unfortunately, our body's response to kill that virus in the lower respiratory tract can cause a lot of collateral damage. Sometimes it's an exaggerated response, kind of like bringing an army to kill an ant."

Difficulty breathing

"The lung function deteriorates," says Dr. Patel. "The ability to get oxygen in and out of the bloodstream becomes affected. Your muscles may become impaired and you get fatigued trying to inhale and exhale against lungs that aren’t working too well."

Dr. Patels says that the virus can lead to inflammation of the lower respiratory tract, and in severe cases, a pneumonia can develop.

Need for hospitalization

"That type of patient may require some help," says Dr. Patel. "Mechanical ventilation, or a ventilator, is how we help that patient to rest a little bit. It allows them to get the oxygen they need so the body can work to calm this down and hopefully get rid of the virus."

The virus also may cause gastrointestinal issues, such as diarrhea.

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Article "I asked eight chatbots whether I had Covid-19. The answers ranged from ‘low’ risk to ‘start home isolation’ (https://www.statnews.com/2020/03/23/coronavirus-i-asked-eight-chatbots-whether-i-had-covid-19)"

by Casey Ross
March 23, 2020

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Article "AI vs COVID-19: Here are the AI tools and services fighting coronavirus (https://artificialintelligence-news.com/2020/03/23/ai-vs-covid-19-here-are-the-ai-tools-and-services-fighting-coronavirus)"

by Ryan Daws
March 23, 2020

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https://youtu.be/_CF6A6URuS4

Greta Thunberg says she may have had covid-19 and has self-isolated

Mar 24, 2020


Greta Thunberg says she and her father, Swedish actor Svante Thunberg, appear to have been infected by the coronavirus.

In an interview with New Scientist, the climate change campaigner said they had both experienced some symptoms of covid-19 after a recent train tour of Europe together. The pair were travelling before restrictions were imposed in several countries.

"Greta Thunberg says she may have had covid-19 and has self-isolated (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2238364-greta-thunberg-says-she-may-have-had-covid-19-and-has-self-isolated)"

by Adam Vaughan
March 24, 2020

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https://youtu.be/o3z-MH-xxdI

As the Coronavirus approaches, Mexico looks the other way | The Dispatch

Mar 24, 2020


“This is going to be as bad as Italy or worse.” As much of the world shuts down amid the worsening coronavirus pandemic, Mexico City’s streets are bustling and the country’s president insists on calm.

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https://youtu.be/SDUkmAdKsJE

The coronavirus outbreak is putting people’s mental health at risk too

Mar 24, 2020


The coronavirus pandemic is putting people's mental health at risk. Here's 4 ways experts advise us to help stay healthy during the pandemic.

The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change.

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https://youtu.be/GAVKWIUWM0o

Dr. Jessica Lancaster - COVID-19: Keeping seniors, immunocompromised people safe

Mar 24, 2020


Some people are at higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19 because of their age or underlying health conditions, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Adults 60 and older and those with an underlying health condition or a compromised immune system appear to develop serious illness more often than others.

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https://youtu.be/yqGRfsocQlc

Coronavirus, tech and the voice industry

Mar 24, 2020


An open discussion about the impact of coronavirus on the tech and voice industries. With Bret Kinsella of Voicebot, Rani Molla of Recode, Ben Fox Rubin of CNET and David Watkins of Strategy Analytics.

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https://youtu.be/_5gahTZsUtU

COVID-19: Tips for parents

Mar 25, 2020


With schools closed and more parents working from home, it can be challenging for children to understand all the changes being required because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says it's important for families to share information and make decisions to help their children feel more comfortable at an uncertain time.

"Right now, information is changing rapidly. It can feel very overwhelming to children," says Dr. Ardon.

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https://youtu.be/mUMZcC-w_CM

Coronavirus: race for a vaccine

Mar 25, 2020


More than 20 potential vaccines are in development, but none are guaranteed to work. We dive into the race for the vaccine and talk with those who are currently racing to end the pandemic.

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https://youtu.be/518XZrkyfFs

Hunting coronavirus protein with the biggest supercomputer on Earth | Upscaled Mini

Mar 25, 2020


How many computers working together would you need to be faster than the world's best supercomputer? This week, the distributing computing project Folding at Home found out. Their software uses volunteer computers to analyze proteins, and once they turned their attention to the coronavirus, they saw a massive increase in new users. For the moment,their network has become the fastest supercomputer on Earth. Hopefully their results will help us understand the virus and better combat COVID-19. If you're looking for another project to support, also consider Rosetta, which does similar protein analysis.

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https://youtu.be/Xe8fIjxicoo

How we must respond to the COVID-19 pandemic | Bill Gates

Mar 25, 2020


Philanthropist and Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates offers insights into the COVID-19 pandemic, discussing why testing and self-isolation are essential, which medical advancements show promise and what it will take for the world to endure this crisis. (This virtual conversation is part of the TED Connects series, hosted by head of TED Chris Anderson and current affairs curator Whitney Pennington Rodgers.)

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https://youtu.be/S4U5SFpD4p0

Dr. Oscar - AI for hand hygiene

Mar 25, 2020


Dr. Oscar is designed with the goal to minimize hospital infections caused by poor hand hygiene. It uses WHO accredited guidelines in educating medical staff on how to wash their hands properly, and trains them by monitoring their handwash steps at each wash - providing real-time success rate scores.

Dr. Oscar was inspired by the success of Oscar, an AI that used the nudge principle to help change human behavior and increasing sorting compliance at recycling bins & waste sorting stations by 300% throughout the US, UK, and Canada - across malls, airports, universities, and office buildings.

Intuitive AI designs technology that uses the power of a nudge to change human behavior.

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Article "Gero uses AI platform to identify potential anti-COVID-19 drugs (https://www.news-medical.net/news/20200325/Gero-uses-AI-platform-to-identify-potential-anti-COVID-19-drugs.aspx)"

by Emily Henderson
March 25, 2020

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https://youtu.be/zb_6LRC8DJo

How to make a mask at home

Mar 26, 2020

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https://youtu.be/5-_mAfUPH7s

How to: wear a protective mask

Mar 26, 2020


While wearing a protective #facemask might be a common occurrence for some, others might be less familiar with this practice. So whether you’re an unexperienced user seeking #advice on how to wear one properly or a seasoned wearer in search of some more novel styles, this video has something for everyone. Take a look at our #Huawei employees to see which method of #protection suites you best.

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https://youtu.be/ZMw-HvhGgXQ

Artificial Intelligence and COVID-19

Mar 26, 2020


Dr Anthony Chang (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonychangmd) talks about how pandemics will be eradicated in the future using AI.

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https://youtu.be/bE68xVXf8Kw

‘People are dying’: Battling Coronavirus inside a N.Y.C. hospital | NYT news

Mar 26, 2020


An emergency room doctor in Elmhurst, Queens, gives a rare look inside a hospital at the center of the coronavirus pandemic. “We don’t have the tools that we need.”

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https://youtu.be/qidmqt-somU

What does supportive care mean for patients with COVID-19?

Mar 26, 2020

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Article "German cathedral dusts off relics of St Corona, patron of epidemics (https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-germany-saint/german-cathedral-dusts-off-relics-of-st-corona-patron-of-epidemics-idUKKBN21C2P4)"

March 25, 2020

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https://youtu.be/dTXVaUjqcmk

This is what Coronavirus does to the human body | COVID-19

Mar 26, 2020


As COVID-19 advances, we implement more and more measures to battle the spread of the disease, from thoroughly washing our hands to self-isolation and national lockdowns. But, do we actually know how Coronavirus affects our bodies and how it transmits?

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Article "A.I. Versus the Coronavirus (https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/26/science/ai-versus-the-coronavirus.html)"
A new consortium of top scientists will be able to use some of the world’s most advanced supercomputers to look for solutions.

by William J. Broad
March 26, 2020

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Article "New Virus Test Shortens Wait to 2.5 Hours From Two Days (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-26/bosch-develops-fast-virus-tests-to-shorten-wait-for-answers)"

by Christoph Rauwald and Tim Loh
March 26, 2020

bosch.com/stories/vivalytic-rapid-test-for-covid-19 (https://www.bosch.com/stories/vivalytic-rapid-test-for-covid-19)

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https://youtu.be/flNU20i4_gM

COVID 19 App interview: Claire Steves Kings College London

Mar 26, 2020


An interview with Claire Steves, one of the scientific investigators of the COVID 19 symptom tracking app. She is treating patients in clinics on a day to day basis and has a unique view of how COVID19 is developing in the UK. She and a team of over 40 researchers will be analyzing symptom tracking data to understand the spread of the virus and its characteristics. You can download the app at https://covid.joinzoe.com. The US app will be launching later this week.

Claire is a Clinical Senior Lecturer at King’s College London. She is also a Consultant Geriatrician at Guys and St Thomas’s NHS Foundation Trust as well as the Deputy Director (Clinical) for TwinsUK. Claire is interested in the interactions between physical and mental health in ageing. Her current research focuses on the relationship between the gut, urinary and salivary microbiome and conditions of ageing, including cognitive ageing, frailty and multi-morbidity. Claire also leads on our new Wellcome Longitudinal Population Study grant which aims to expand our ability to contribute to health sciences, by linking with health records, social and environmental scientists. Claire graduated first class from Cambridge University in 1997. She joined the department in 2009 with a Wellcome Clinical Research Fellowship and gained a PhD by 2014.

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covidnearyou.org (https://covidnearyou.org)

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Article "Chinese AI smart glasses check temperature of hundreds of people in minutes to help identify Coronavirus cases (https://www.newsweek.com/china-coronavirus-covid19-cases-rokid-smart-glasses-ai-body-temperature-fever-1494481)"

by Jason Murdock
March 26, 2020

Rokid Glass (https://pr.ai/showthread.php?t=20903)

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Article "Video reveals lung damage in US coronavirus patient: 'People need to take this seriously' (https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/26/health/covid-19-lung-damage-video/index.html)"

by Brian Fung and Jen Christensen, CNN
March 27, 2020

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https://youtu.be/UFZUFhcvV68

Watch as Hospital Ship USNS Mercy Arrives in Los Angeles, Calif.

Mar 27, 2020


LOS ANGELES (March 27, 2020)-- Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) arrives in Los Angeles, March 27. Mercy deployed in support of the nation’s COVID-19 response efforts and will serve as a referral hospital for non-COVID-19 patients currently admitted to shore-based hospitals. This allows shore base hospitals to focus their efforts on COVID-19 cases. One of the Department of Defense’s (DoD) missions is Defense Support of Civil Authorities. DoD is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the lead federal agency, as well as state, local and public health authorities in helping protect the health and safety of the American people. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jacob Yost)

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https://youtu.be/WzEj_m0hwF0

Call for code starter kit | Build a COVID-19 communication chatbot

Mar 27, 2020


To get started, visit http://ibm.biz/cfc-commskit

As COVID-19 affects communities around the world, communications systems have been stretched to capacity with people trying to find basic information around resources, testing, symptoms, and treatment. When communication methods lag, people who need real help can't get access to it. In these cases, chatbots can be an invaluable tool that provides help responding to potentially hundreds of thousands of messages each day.

To address immediate needs around crisis communication, our team built a chatbot that users can access on a website. The solution connects to Slack, and a voice-enabled chatbot that is connected to Node-RED. The chatbot can even retrieve COVID news through Watson Discovery and query trusted data sources for COVID infection statistics. This starter kit gets developers started using Watson Assistant and shows them how basic workflows would work between the user and backend technology.

Those who take this starter kit forward will have a strong foundation to incorporate publicly available data, subject matter expertise and further API integrations to create a more complete and robust solution.

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https://youtu.be/1PAy5-WVk2w

Your questions about COVID-19 answered

Mar 27, 2020


Should I get a test for COVID-19? Am I at risk? There are still a lot of lingering questions about the virus that causes COVID-19. Dr. Peter McGough, family physician and head of the UW Neighborhood Clinics, provides clarity. The most important thing, he said, in the fight against the virus is to stay home.

"What we do now in terms of social distancing, quarantining and other measures is one of the most important things we can do now," he said. "As incredibly boring as staying home can become especially if you’ve got small kids or live alone, it’s very boring, but it’s absolutely lifesaving for everyone else and yourself."

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https://youtu.be/1Q5WGGIl3nw

6 steps every country should take to fight Coronavirus | Tedros Adhanom (WHO)

Mar 27, 2020


General-Director of World Health Organisation, Dr. Tedros Adhanom, details 6 crucial steps that every country should take to fight Coronavirus.

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https://youtu.be/DYbWsPces8s

COVID-19: More questions, more answers on myths and facts

Mar 27, 2020

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https://youtu.be/1MIIhWwTyy0

What is a ventilator and why is there a shortage?

Mar 27, 2020


Ventilators are machines that deliver breaths of oxygenated air to patients who are unable to breathe sufficiently on their own, while also removing carbon dioxide from their lungs. There are an estimated 160,000 ventilators in the US. That's usually enough to serve everyone that needs one, but in the case of the coronavirus pandemic, it's a severe shortage. Companies including General Motors, Ford and Tesla are offering their help, but will that help come in time?

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https://youtu.be/22JgHBb-0dg

Hungry monkeys brawl over food as coronavirus hits tourism in Thailand

Mar 13, 2020


A large crowd of monkeys has been filmed brawling over a pot of yoghurt in a street in Thailand. A fall in tourist numbers amid the Covid-19 outbreak has resulted in far fewer people offering them food. The video was filmed in Lopburi, a city north-east of Bangkok that is famed for its monkey population

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Article "'It’s a razor’s edge we’re walking': inside the race to develop a coronavirus vaccine (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/27/inside-the-race-to-develop-a-coronavirus-vaccine-covid-19)"
Around the world, more than 40 teams are working on a vaccine for Covid-19. We followed one doctor in the most urgent quest of his life.

by Samanth Subramanian
March 27, 2020

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Article "UN, WHO & Mila Map the AI vs COVID-19 Battlefield (https://syncedreview.com/2020/03/27/un-who-mila-map-the-ai-vs-covid-19-battlefield)"
Researchers looks at current studies that are using AI to tackle the COVID-19 crisis and suggests some promising future research directions.

March 27, 2020

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Article "AI Weekly: Coronavirus prompts call to service for ML talent (https://venturebeat.com/2020/03/27/ai-weekly-coronavirus-prompts-call-to-service-for-ml-talent)"

by Khari Johnson
March 27, 2020

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https://youtu.be/MKPFfn5X-vU

ER doctor explains how they're handling COVID-19

Mar 27, 2020


Epidemic expert Dr. Seema Yasmin interviews emergency room physician Dr. Cedric Dark about COVID-19's effect on the city of Houston, Texas. Dr. Dark talks about how the city is handling the pandemic, and what measures they are beginning to take in preparation for the worst.

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Article "AI Can Help Us Fight Infectious Diseases In A More Effective Way (https://www.forbes.com/sites/cognitiveworld/2020/03/27/ai-can-help-us-fight-infectious-diseases-in-a-more-effective-way)"

by Margaretta Colangelo
March 27, 2020

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https://youtu.be/_MDw9sA6gvQ

How social distancing and quarantine will change work forever

Mar 28, 2020


Working from home used to be a perk for a privileged few, but as businesses are forced to allow their employees to work from home in order to stay afloat, permanent changes are taking place. Once we're allowed to return to our offices, will we want to? Will we have to? The U.S. workforce was already moving in this direction, but slowly. That pace has been sped up exponentially, and how we work is going to be changed forever.

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https://youtu.be/mc6OVmNnPJo

Coronavirus: how can we improve NHS support?

Mar 28, 2020


"I'm a local GP and, unfortunately, I've been having to self isolate for the past week and a half. I've not been able to get remote access to be able to work from home. There's been no testing for NHS staff and my colleagues on the front line have had to go and buy their own scrubs and eye equipment from DIY stores because the personal protective equipment has not been adequate. I would have thought that these would have been problems that could have been anticipated and dealt with in advance. I would like to know what specific problems people expect the NHS to have in the next few weeks and months and what they think can be done in advance to sort them out."

Fiona Bruce presents an hour of topical debate with questions from West London and live social media reaction, live at 8:05pm on BBC 1. On the panel: Robert Jenrick MP, secretary of state for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Conservative; Emily Thornberry MP, shadow foreign secretary, Labour; Richard Horton, editor-in-chief of the medical journal The Lancet; and Humphrey Cobbold, chief executive officer of PureGym, the UK's leading gym provider.

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/LfcKh-ZeY20

The quest for the coronavirus vaccine | Seth Berkley (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethberkley)

Mar 28, 2020



When will the coronavirus vaccine be ready? Epidemiologist Seth Berkley (head of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance) takes us inside the effort to create a vaccine for the coronavirus. With clarity and urgency, he explains what makes it so challenging to develop, when we can expect it to be rolled out at scale and why we'll need global collaboration to get it done. (This virtual conversation is part of the TED Connects series, hosted by head of TED Chris Anderson and current affairs curator Whitney Pennington Rodgers. Recorded March 26, 2020)

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Article "It’s Too Late to Avoid Disaster, but There Are Still Things We Can Do (https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/27/opinion/coronavirus-trump-testing-shortages.html)"
Our leaders need to speak some hard truths and then develop a strategy to prevent the worst.

by Michael T. Osterholm and Mark Olshaker
Dr. Osterholm is an infectious-disease expert. Mr. Olshaker is a writer and documentary filmmaker.
March 27, 2020

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https://youtu.be/3oO13jm2E8I

USNS Comfort Departs Naval Station Norfolks, Va. Next Stop - NY City

Mar 29, 2020


NORFOLK, Va. (March 28, 2020) –The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) departs Naval Station Norfolk, Va. March 28, 2020. Comfort is deploying in support of the nation’s COVID-19 response efforts and will serve as a referral hospital for non-COVID-19 patients currently admitted to shore-based hospitals. This allows shore-based hospitals to focus their efforts on COVID-19 cases. One of the Department of Defense’s missions is Defense Support of Civil Authorities. DoD is supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the lead federal agency, as well as state, local and public health authorities in helping protect the health and safety of the American people. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan Clay)

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Article "Debate flares over using AI to detect Covid-19 in lung scans (https://www.statnews.com/2020/03/30/debate-over-artificial-intelligence-to-detect-covid-19-in-lung-scans)"

by Casey Ross and Rebecca Robbins
March 30, 2020

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Article "Australian-designed artificial intelligence set to aid diagnosis of coronavirus (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-30/australian-ai-used-to-detect-coronavirus-covid-19/12101004)"

by Sophie Scott
March 30, 2020

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Article "Kaggle Competition Aims AI at COVID-19 (https://www.informationweek.com/big-data/ai-machine-learning/kaggle-competition-aims-ai-at-covid-19/d/d-id/1337426)"
A challenge on the data science community site Kaggle is asking great minds to apply machine learning to battle the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

by Jessica Davis
March 30, 2020

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/rh34bldQBCg

Hospitals made from shipping containers could help fight Coronavirus | COVID-19

Mar 31, 2020


Modular hospitals made from repurposed shipping containers could help medical systems meet the challenge of the fight against coronavirus.

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Article "Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool predicts which coronavirus patients develop respiratory disease (https://www.thestatesman.com/technology/artificial-intelligence-ai-tool-predicts-which-coronavirus-patients-develop-respiratory-disease-1502871930.html)"
Symptoms were typically mild to begin with, including cough, fever and stomach upset.

March 31, 2020

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Article "Element AI’s search tool surfaces curated coronavirus studies (https://venturebeat.com/2020/03/30/element-ais-search-tool-surfaces-curated-coronavirus-studies)"

by Kyle Wiggers
March 30, 2020

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/xOdN1UiR0J4

A Message about COVID 19 from CHSS President Joseph A Dearani

Mar 31, 2020


An important message about COVID-19 from Dr. Joseph Dearani, Director of Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiac Surgery and President of the Congenital Heart Surgeons Society (CHSS)

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/vtBYLmV0TfY

Working toward a COVID-19 vaccine

Apr 1, 2020


The push to create a vaccine that prevents people from contracting SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, continues. Dr. Stacey Rizza, a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist, says developing a vaccine takes research, money and time.

"Everyone wants to have a vaccine ready right now," says Dr. Rizza. "Researchers around the globe and at Mayo Clinic are working as fast as they can to make it happen. But before we have a vaccine for general use, we have to make sure it is properly developed and tested."

Dr. Rizza says that Mayo Clinic is heavily involved in vaccine development for the SARS-CoV-2 virus, investigating several different approaches. In addition, Mayo Clinic is in discussions with biotechnology firms and pharmaceutical companies about co-developing and testing additional vaccine possibilities.

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/Xj4cnCJvi1I

WHO provides update on COVID-19 (April 1, 2020 full press briefing)

Apr 1, 2020


The World Health Organization (WHO) offers an update on the state of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic around the world.

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/qThHGlixqis

Coronavirus: your questions answered

Premiered Apr 1, 2020


In our first digital event on the coronavirus pandemic, Intelligence Squared brought together a panel of experts to answer your questions.
Speakers included epidemiologist Professor David Heymann, head of Public Health Medicine at Exeter University Dr Bharat Pankhania, and economist Professor Linda Yueh. The event was chaired by medical doctor and television broadcaster Dr Xand Van Tulleken.

This was the beginning of a new programme of online events Intelligence Squared will be holding. We hope you will join us online to experience this new platform for debate and discussion. We are grateful for your support.

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https://youtu.be/z4105Exe23Q

Stanford HAI - COVID-19 and AI: a virtual conference

Streamed live Apr 1, 2020


COVID-19 and AI: A Virtual Conference will address a developing public health crisis. Sponsored by the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI), the event will convene experts from Stanford and beyond to advance the understanding of the virus and its impact on society. It will be livestreamed to engage the broad research community, government and international organizations, and civil society.

Topics to be addressed include: AI applications in diagnostics and treatment, epidemiological tracking and forecasting of the spread of the virus, information and disinformation, and the broader human impact of COVID-19 and pandemics in general on economies, culture, government, and human behavior. Through timely, insightful presentations and interactive sessions, this event will serve to unite a global community toward solutions to benefit all of humanity.

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Article "‘Human experts will make the call’: Stanford launches an accelerated test of AI to help care for Covid-19 patients (https://www.statnews.com/2020/04/01/stanford-artificial-intelligence-coronavirus)"

by Rebecca Robbins
April 1, 2020

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/PZrSLfkIS7s

Mobile Command Center for COVID -19 response | KenSci

Mar 31, 2020


Built in collaboration with pulmonologists, nurses and CMIOs of large health systems handling COVID-19, our Mobile Command Center aims to enable health systems to have a real-time view into bed management and capacity planning, to provide novel coronavirus affected patients, with better care.

Engineered on the Microsoft Azure FHIR platform, the Mobile Command Center leverages existing HL7 feeds from EHRs, along with additional data sources like workforce management to provide status on familiar KPIs.

For more details, visit: covid19.kensci.com

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https://youtu.be/ZYb7J7TocjY

Fighting Coronavirus/Covid-19? Here is what you need to do! Full disclosure!

Apr 1, 2020


Fighting COVID-19? Here is what you need to do.
First of all, let me start this by saying one fact: IT IS NOT JUST A FLU!
The COVID-19 virus is highly contagious (only takes 15 seconds for someone to get infected) with no effective cure, and the mortality rate is up to 8%!
Don’t let anyone on the TV telling you otherwise.
And in times like these, there is nothing wrong with being extra careful.
So as someone who lives in a city that battled this virus and came out alive, I want to offer you a few tips:
• Well, for starter, please don’t underestimate the virus. Listen to the doctors, and medical experts, like Dr. Fauci.
• Practice social distancing by keeping a distance of about six feet from others if you must go out in public. Stay home if you can and avoid gatherings of more than 3 people.
• Workout to enhance your immune system, at the moment, that’s the only thing that kills the virus.
• Wear a facemask. You should wear a facemask when you are around other people (e.g., sharing a room or vehicle). There has been extensive research that the wearing of masks, particularly the N95 masks (95% minimum efficiency level in air filtration), will prevent an infected patient from spreading the virus. The majority of those infected with COVID-19 do not show symptoms. That does not mean that they are not contagious. While the asymptomatic might not know they have the virus, they could easily be spreading it. Mass wearing of masks without exception has certainly played a role in the containment in China.
• And if you have, safety goggles are also recommended. The virus is known to get inside the human body through mouth, nose, and eyes.
• Keep a hand sanitizer your pocket/ purse with 75% alcohol, or wear disposable gloves.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, handles, desks, computers, phones, keyboards, sinks, toilets, faucets, and countertops. In China, all buildings’ elevators provide tissue for pressing the buttons and sterilize every couple of hours. So if you are from the building/community management side, please do so as well.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after being in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

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https://youtu.be/hAEgA5M94zk

How Covid-19 can live on your phone and how you can clean it (https://www.techradar.com/uk/how-to/how-to-clean-your-phone)

Apr 1, 2020


There are three common strands of advice for minimizing the spread of Coronavirus, issued by bodies like the NHS and the WHO. If you have to sneeze, do it into a tissue or your sleeve. Avoid contact with unwell people, and wash your hands with soap, often.

Your phone complicates that last one. Sanitize your hands all you like, bacteria and viruses sitting on your phone may be transferred right back to those hands as soon as you check WhatsApp or Instagram.

A 2011 study by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine found one in six phones analyzed showed traces of fecal matter. And you want your mobile to be free of nasties like Staphylococcus aureus and Acinetobacter spp. as well as Covid-19.

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https://youtu.be/1jPoqrXs6VY

How supercomputing can fight the COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 1, 2020


LLNL is now an essential part of the nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, contributing our supercomputing resources and other rapid response biomolecular capabilities to the world’s search for solutions. Learn more about our efforts here: https://www.llnl.gov/coronavirus

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Article "Cordio and Rambam Hospital will trial AI that detects coronavirus cases from speech samples (https://venturebeat.com/2020/04/01/cordio-and-rambam-hospital-will-trial-ai-that-detects-coronavirus-cases-from-speech-samples)"

by Kyle Wiggers
April 1, 2020

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Article "Fei-Fei Li Proposes AI-Assisted Elder Care Solution at Stanford-Hosted Virtual Conference on COVID‑19 and AI (https://syncedreview.com/2020/04/01/fei-fei-li-proposes-ai-assisted-elder-care-solution-at-stanford-hosted-virtual-conference-on-covid%E2%80%9119-and-ai)"
Fei-Fei Li, Stanford computer science professor and co-director of Stanford’s Human-Centered AI Institute (HAI), shared her thoughts on possible AI technologies that could help care for the seniors during the coronavirus pandemic

by Yuan Yuan
April 1, 2020

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"Dutch companies Offer Free Innovative COVID-19 AI Software (https://www.itnonline.com/content/dutch-companies-offer-free-innovative-covid-19-ai-software)"

April 1, 2020

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https://youtu.be/3cRpGohXw0E

Resisting the COVID-19

Apr 1, 2020


Sanbot is helping people to resist the COVID-19 as a assistant. They helps the medical workers to observe the patients by non-contact. And make them in good sprite when tell jokes.

Sanbot (https://pr.ai/showthread.php?t=15537), humanoid robots, Sanbot Innovation Technology., Ltd, Shenzhen, China

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https://youtu.be/xJ6sbaqU3Vw

Pneumask: reusable full-face snorkel mask PPE project

Apr 1, 2020


PPE is one of the most important protective layers for healthcare workers around the world in a crisis like COVID-19. Many hospitals have already run out of N95 masks and other PPE, including face masks, face shields and elastomeric respirators. Doctors are trying to reuse and ration masks. The industrial supply chain is unable to scale up to meet current demands. In the US and globally, there is an urgent need for fast stopgap solutions to meet the current demands for PPE. One place to focus is to integrate a face shield and N95 mask together into a single unit which makes for a faster gowning and degowning - while also possibly making a reusable, autoclavable shield.

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/CM-pM-fXvLI

Product Demo | Babylon's COVID-19 Care Assistant

Apr 2, 2020


If you’re finding it hard to access information for coronavirus, or are self-isolating, we’re here to help. Meet our COVID-19 Care Assistant. It makes taking care of yourself and your loved ones easier.

Designed for coronavirus care: Our COVID-19 Care Assistant offers information from doctors and clinicians. The COVID-19 Care Assistant is available for anyone on an existing Babylon plan.* You can access it through the Babylon app or on our website.

Here's how COVID-19 Care Assistant can help:

Get the latest information
Find continually-updated information on coronavirus, like how to self-isolate and tips to take care of the elderly. Our information comes from the World Health Organization and NHS doctors.

Symptom checker and live chat
Babylon offers a symptom checker that has the ability to recognise what might be COVID-19 symptoms and suggest possible next steps. You can access the symptom checker via the app or web and use the live chat feature to ask questions and receive answers from a member of our team.

A Care Plan made for you
After you’ve received information about your symptoms, our COVID-19 Care Assistant will give you a Care Plan, based on the latest guidance. Get daily notifications to track your symptoms, reminders to measure your vital signs, information for the 14-day isolation and general tips for your physical and mental wellbeing.

Speak to a healthcare expert
Our COVID-19 Care Assistant allows you to have a video consultation with a clinician via your smartphone or web, possibly saving you a trip to the hospital. After you enter your symptoms into our Symptom Checker, it will indicate possible next steps.

If you believe you need to speak to a healthcare professional, you can book a video consultation. You can do all of this within the app or on web.

Download the Babylon app to get started and check your symptoms.

*Our Symptom Checker is free to all users. Our full COVID-19 Care Assistant tool is only available to our paid subscribers, Babylon GP at Hand, and selected partners.

Babylon Healthcare Services Limited (https://pr.ai/showthread.php?t=14238), mobile health service, London, United Kingdom

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https://youtu.be/xN-8scaNxqw

Autonomous shuttles help transport COVID-19 tests at Mayo Clinic in Florida (https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/autonomous-shuttles-help-transport-covid-19-tests-at-mayo-clinic-in-jacksonville)

Apr 2, 2020


For the first time in the U.S., autonomous vehicles are being used to transport medical supplies and COVID-19 tests at Mayo Clinic in Florida.

At a time when health care resources and staff are stretched thin, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) has partnered with Beep and NAVYA to use autonomous vehicles to safely transport COVID-19 tests collected at a drive-thru testing location at Mayo Clinic in Florida.

"This development is a historic moment for the Jacksonville Transportation Authority," says Nathaniel P. Ford, Sr., CEO of Jacksonville Transportation Authority. "Along with our partners, Beep, NAVYA and Mayo Clinic, we are leveraging our learnings from three years of testing autonomous vehicles through our Ultimate Urban Circulator program. Our innovative team saw this as an opportunity to use technology to respond to this crisis in Northeast Florida and increase the safety of COVID-19 testing."

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https://youtu.be/wS0kzQZMjjU

COVID-19 expert explains what soap does to SARS-CoV-2 virus

Apr 2, 2020

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/Nk_K25cgp08

Remote Coronavirus screening by mediscreen.ai (https://mediscreen.ai)

Apr 2, 2020

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/FpmVmNugJ20

What you need to know about spring allergies and COVID-19 (https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/what-you-need-to-know-about-spring-allergies-and-covid-19)

Apr 2, 2020


In many parts of the U.S., spring is in full bloom. And with the arrival of spring comes an increase in seasonal allergies and now questions about increased risk related to COVID-19.

"Currently, there is no data to substantiate those patients with allergies and asthma are at an increased risk for COVID-19. And there's nothing in the literature to suggest that COVID-19 affects these people differently," says Dr. Arveen Bhasin, a Mayo Clinic allergy and immunology specialist.

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Article "Using AI responsibly to fight the coronavirus pandemic (https://techcrunch.com/2020/04/02/using-ai-responsibly-to-fight-the-coronavirus-pandemic)"

by Mark Minevich, Irakli Beridze
April 3, 2020

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Article "Q&A: Markus Buehler on setting coronavirus and AI-inspired proteins to music (http://news.mit.edu/2020/qa-markus-buehler-setting-coronavirus-and-ai-inspired-proteins-to-music-0402)"
Translated into sound, SARS-CoV-2 tricks our ear in the same way the virus tricks our cells.

by Kim Martineau
April 2, 2020

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https://youtu.be/bI07A8tW3H0

Debunking 10 Coronavirus myths ft. Dr. Seema Yasmin

Apr 3, 2020


Epidemic expert Dr. Seema Yasmin helps debunk some common medical myths surrounding Covid-19. Will drinking water flush the virus out? Can you take ibuprofen? Will garlic prevent infection? Can you hold your breath to test if you have coronavirus?

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https://youtu.be/8jyE-IZCm3Y

How does COVID-19 affect the heart? (https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/how-does-covid-19-affect-the-heart)

Apr 3, 2020


The effects of COVID-19 on the lungs are well-known. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, more information is becoming available about the role the virus, called SARS-CoV-2, has on the heart. "Individuals with known cardiovascular disease are at an increased risk of more severe complications from respiratory viral illnesses, including the flu and COVID-19," says Dr. Leslie Cooper, chair of the Department of Cardiology at Mayo Clinic.

"We know that during severe SARS-CoV-2 infection, heart function may decrease. Sometimes this decrease is a consequence of the systemic inflammatory response to infection, and occasionally, in some people, because of direct viral infection in the heart."

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Article "5 ways people are using drones during the coronavirus lockdown (https://www.cnet.com/news/5-ways-people-are-using-drones-during-the-coronavirus-lockdown)"
From walking dogs to getting dates, here's how unmanned aerial vehicles are serving the homebound.

by Justin Jaffe
April 3, 2020

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https://youtu.be/Ree6nUmnKLQ

WHO update on COVID 19 (April 3, 2020 full press briefing)

Apr 3, 2020


The World Health Organization (WHO) offers an update on the state of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic around the world.

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/8GgK6C5-cd4

Watch a pandemic expert discuss why the coronavirus will be unlike any crisis in our lifetime

Apr 3, 2020


Claire Reilly spoke with Dr. Eric Toner of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security about why the coronavirus spread so quickly, and what steps leaders need to take to prevent millions of deaths worldwide from COVID-19.

[Airicist]

Article "Tommy the robot nurse helps keep Italy doctors safe from coronavirus (https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-italy-robots/tommy-the-robot-nurse-helps-keep-italy-doctors-safe-from-coronavirus-idUSKBN21J67Y)"

by Flavio Lo Scalzo
April 1, 2020

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https://youtu.be/gev843fdjn8

New COVID-19 skill in Kora - The Enterprise Virtual Assistant for every employee

Apr 3, 2020


To help employees working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, Kora - the Enterprise Virtual assistant has come up with a new in-built COVID-19 skill that will help both employees and organizations stay productive.

Kore.ai, Inc. (https://pr.ai/showthread.php?t=21789)

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https://youtu.be/D4ANBSkKvp0

The crucial test to identify those who have recovered from COVID-19 and have active immunity (https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/crucial-test-to-identify-those-who-have-recovered-from-covid-19-and-have-active-immunity)

Apr 3, 2020


A test that can determine if a patient had been infected and recovered from COVID-19 is being developed at Mayo Clinic Laboratories. The test will detect the presence of antibodies specific to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Antibodies are produced by a person's immune system, and are critical for control and clearance of the virus.

Dr. Gregory Poland, a Mayo Clinic COVID-19 and vaccine expert, explains how the public and research will benefit from this antibody, or serologic, test.

[Airicist]

https://youtu.be/p-o-PTluS9M

Is this coronavirus, or just allergies? Symptoms of COVID-19

Apr 3, 2020


A lot of people with coughs or fevers might be stressing out these days because they are worried that they have COVID-19. But with cold and flu season still in full swing, and the spring allergy season starting up (in the Northern Hemisphere anyway), there are plenty of other things out there that could potentially explain these symptoms.

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https://youtu.be/n4SkF2FzYpE

Radio Corona: making sense of all the information about coronavirus

Streamed live April 3, 2020


In this episode of Radio Corona, Gideon Lichfield, editor in chief of MIT Technology Review, speaks with Tomas Pueyo, whose Medium post “Coronavirus: Why You Should Act Now” has become one of the defining explainers on the internet about the coronavirus outbreak (it has been viewed more than 40 million times, and translated into at least 30 languages).

In interviews, Pueyo is quick to point out he is not an epidemiologist. He is the vice president of growth at Course Hero, an online learning platform. Even so, his post synthesized data available about the outbreak into a compelling and clear argument that influenced many people's thinking.

Pueyo and Lichfield will be discussing how to find and communicate trustworthy information in the midst of a pandemic. They will also be taking your questions.

You can watch our previously recorded episodes here. For more news about coronavirus and how it's changing our world, sign up for the Coronavirus Tech Report, a free newsletter from Technology Review.

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https://youtu.be/HiNA3J8_dxs

COVID-19 expert answers questions about the do's and don'ts of social distancing (https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/covid-19-expert-answers-questions-about-the-dos-and-donts-of-social-distancing)

Apr 3, 2020


Countries, states and cities are encouraging people to stay home and practice social distancing by implementing various restrictions to help curb the spread of COVID-19. Some areas have implemented certain restrictions, such as stay-at-home orders. The rules vary in different areas, which is why Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, an infectious diseases expert, says it's important that people are familiar with what the rules are where they live.

"Some of the general principles are to limit movements outside of your home to only those activities which are completely essential. These are things like seeking medical care, getting groceries that are essential, picking up medications from a pharmacy or reporting to work if you work in one of the essential health care sectors or other industries," says Dr. Rajapakse.