Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)


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."
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

The 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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

COVID-19 expert answers questions about the do's and don'ts 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.
 

Disinfecting N95 masks for reuse during COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 3, 2020

What is the best way to disinfect an N95 mask? With a shortage of masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors need to know if masks can be cleaned and still remain effective at blocking coronavirus particles

University of Michigan engineers and clinicians are working quickly to address the shortage of these masks by developing efficient, effective and scalable ways of disinfecting masks, which are typically discarded after one use.

Krista Wigginton, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, and Nancy Love, the Borchardt and Glysson Collegiate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, are working together to specifically test the best way to treat N95 masks, exploring the use of ultraviolet light, wet heat and hydrogen peroxide. The team also includes Lutgarde Raskin, Lucinda Li, Nicole Rockey, Peter Arts and Katherine Harrison.
 

Safely handle groceries, delivery and takeout during the coronavirus pandemic

Apr 6, 2020

Safe shopping, delivery and takeout guidance you should follow during the coronavirus pandemic.
 

COVID-19: Mayo Clinic expert answers questions about masks after CDC updates its recommendation

Apr 6, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending people wear nonmedical cloth masks while in public to decrease the risk of COVID-19 transmission from person to person. The cloth masks should:

Fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face.
Be secured with ties or ear loops.
Include multiple layers of fabric.
Allow for breathing without restriction.
Be able to be laundered and machine-dried without damage or change to shape.
In this Q&A, Dr. Gregory Poland, a COVID-19 expert, answers questions about public masking, which he calls an important strategy to add as everyone continues to follow recommendations of social distancing and frequent hand-washing.
 

Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: COVID-19 update

Apr 6, 2020

On the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, Dr. Gregory Poland, an infectious diseases expert and head of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group, shares the latest information on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Poland discusses antibody testing, immunity, and how the scientific and research communities are collaborating to fight this disease.

This interview was recorded on April 3, 2020.
 
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