Stay ConnectedThe Covid 411 podcast provides daily updates, news, alerts, and information regarding the coronavirus, the many variants like Delta and Omicron, and COVID 19. Covid 411 aggregates information from a variety of sources including the CDC, WHO, and major media outlets to present a snapshot of Covid coverage and statistics.
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This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for Friday May 1st, 2020. The Center for Infectious Disease and Policy said the virus will continue to spread for the next 18 to 24 months, until 60-70% of the world is infected. Organizers have said employees at Amazon, Whole Foods, Target and Fed Ex will walk off the job or call in sick today, demanding hazard pay, sick leave and more, reports CBS News. Most major US airlines will now require passengers to wear a mask. Arizona, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Washington have extended their stay at home orders, though some have loosed restrictions. NASCAR will restart their season May 17th at Darlington, with no spectators in the stands.
Russia reported nearly 8,000 new infections on Thursday, another record day. Hubei province in China, home to Wuhan, will lower their emergency threat level. South Africa lifts their lockdown today, but will continue to enforce social distancing and other precautions. In Malaysia, most businesses will reopen starting Monday. France will open some schools on May 12th, Israel announced schools will fully open on June 1st. An aquarium in Tokyo, Japan is asking people to face time the spotted garden eels to keep them used to people.
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This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for Thursday April 30th, 2020. The first results from human trials for a vaccine from Oxford University, should be available in June, reports CNN. Coronavirus task force member, Dr. Fauci, relayed that studies show remdesivir, an antiviral drug, could shorten the recovery time by about a third. Los Angeles will offer all residents free coronavirus testing. It is the first major city in the US to do so. Frontline essential workers in Michigan will be offered free tuition for post-secondary institutions, similar to the GI Bill. Vermont has reported no new cases since Monday. It is the first state to report zero cases in a day since March.
With an updated fatality count, to include deaths in care homes and communities, the United Kingdom is on pace to pass Italy as the worst hit country in Europe, according to The Washington Post. Russia had their largest one day increase in cases, with over 7,000 reported. Japan extend their “State of Emergency” for another month. Sri Lanka has imposed a 24-hour lockdown. For the first time in 72 days, South Korea’s President has said there are no new domestic cases.
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This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for Wednesday April 29th, 2020. The U.S. has passed one million cases. In less than 3 months, more Americans have died due to COVID-19 than in all 10 years of the Vietnam War. Coronavirus task force member, Dr. Fauci, said the US could be in for a “bad fall and bad winter” if we aren’t prepared for the return of the virus. Oxford University has begun human testing and is hopeful they may have a vaccine by September, reports CBS News. The President signed an executive order, under the Defense Production Act, to keep meat processing plants open. For the first time and for this year only, movies not released in theaters will be eligible to be nominated for an Academy Award.
Russia extended their ban on foreigners entering the country until further notice. It was set to expire Wednesday. Germany has extended their international travel warning through June 14th. France will end their lockdown on May 11th, with a gradual reopening of the country. Vietnam has announced no domestic transmission of the virus for two weeks. The World Bank set aside $195 million for 64 poor countries to help with the fight against the virus, reports The Guardian. In Lithuania, restaurants were allowed to reopen Monday, but only with outdoor seating, reports The Washington Post. So, a city there decided to open city plazas, squares and streets to local restaurants, to accommodate more customers.
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This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… Tuesday April 28th, 2020. The President announced national testing guidelines, with the goal for states to test at least 2% of their population each month. He also noted that the federal government is “to act as supplier of last resort”. The CDC is working on reopening guidelines for businesses and organizations, according to CBS News. They include: closing breakrooms, restaurants using disposable menus and students having lunch in the classroom. An Illinois judge blocked The Governor’s 30-day extension of the stay at home order. The Illinois Attorney General will appeal the ruling. Louisiana has extended the stay at home order until May 15th. Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas will begin to slowly reopen starting on May 1st.
The President of The Japan Medical Association, said that “it would be difficult to hold the Olympics unless effective vaccines are developed”. According to The World Health Organization, Spain has changed criteria for reporting cases, resulting in a decrease of 12,130. Austria will start to lift some lockdown measures on May 1st. Today, the French Prime Minster will set out their strategy for relaxing restrictions. Over 2 million Australians have downloaded a contact tracing app, it’s designed to help health authorities find people who may have come in to contact with someone with the virus, reports CNN.
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This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for Monday April 27th, 2020. Coronavirus task force member Dr. Birx, said social distancing will be with us through the summer. The second application window for small business loans from the economic rescue package opens today. The FDA has approved 3 new coronavirus antibody tests, adding to the 4 already available, reports CNN. The USNS Comfort, docked in New York City, released its final patient on Sunday. The ship will head back to Norfolk Virginia. COVID-19 cases are rising on the USS Kidd, 33 of the 350 on board have tested positive. New York’s governor laid out a 3 phased plan to reopen the state. Some businesses, outside of New York City, could open after May 15th.
On his first day back to work, after recovering from the virus, British Prime Minster Boris Johnson said Britain was close to “the end of the first phase of this conflict” but cautioned residents to remain diligent for the two more weeks of the stay at home order. China is reporting that the last 12 COVID-19 patients in Wuhan hospitals were released on Sunday. Volkswagen has restarted production at their German headquarters. New Zealand will lift a number of lockdown restrictions at midnight. Health Officials report they have effectively eliminated the virus in the country.
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This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for Sunday April 26th, 2020. The global death toll has passed 200,000, as cases climb toward 3 million. Coronavirus Task Force member, Dr. Brix, told Fox News she expects the number of deaths to decrease rapidly by the end of May. The CDC adds 6 new symptoms to list of possible signs of the virus. They are: chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat and difficulty breathing. Hawaii has extended their stay at home order through the end of May. California has canceled the state fair, which was set for mid-July, for the first time since World War II. Boeing will restart production at plants in Washington, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
India reported its largest number of new daily cases, with just under 2,000. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will return to work on Monday, after recovering from COVID-19. After 6 weeks of a stay at home order, Spain is allowing children under 14 to play outside for an hour a day. Saudi Arabia will allow stores to open and movement outside the home from 9A-5P during Ramadan. Western Australia is relaxing some lockdown restrictions. China is reporting that there are no more Coronavirus patients in Wuhan hospitals.
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This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for Saturday April 25th, 2020. The U.S. has more than 900,000 cases and over 51,000 deaths. Accounting for nearly 1/3 of all cases in the world and more than 25% of all deaths. The FDA is warning doctors not to prescribe hydroxychloroquine, citing serious side effects and even death. Another US Navy ship is fighting COVID-19, the USS Kidd has at least 18 positive cases. The Florida Keys will remain closed to visitors through at least the end of May. Michigan has extended their stay at home order until May 15th, but some businesses and outdoor activities can reopen. On Monday, Tennessee, Minnesota and Colorado will re-open some businesses.
The World Health Organization is cautioning governments against “immunity passports” for those who have been infected, noting there is not enough evidence that they will be immune from a second infection, reports The Washington Post. Medical workers continue to put themselves at risk for contracting the virus. In Spain, 18% of cases are healthcare workers, in Italy its 10%. Cases continue to rise on the Italian cruise ship docked in Nagasaki Japan. The current count is 148. There are 623 crew members on board, no passengers. Greece will loosen lockdown restrictions on May 4th.
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This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for Friday April 24th, 2020. The House approved the 484-billion-dollar relief bill to assist small businesses, hospitals and testing. The bill heads to The President for a signature. Results from New York’s antibody study showed that 13.9% of the random 3,000 tested had the antibody, suggesting that 2.7 million may have been infected throughout the state. The Health Director of LA County said COVID-19 is now the leading cause of death in Los Angeles, with an average of 44 a day. Tyson Foods is dealing with a number of COVID-19 closures. They have temporarily stopped production in some Washington, Tennessee and Iowa plants. United Airlines will require flight attendants to wear a face covering while on duty starting today. The Governor of Minnesota said some businesses will reopen starting Monday, allowing 80 to 100,000 to return to work.
Three former Brazilian Health Ministers, have denounced President Bolsonaro to the UN Human Rights Commission for failing to protect the people of Brazil from COVID-19, reports The Washington Post. A backlog of tests in Ecuador has led to a 50% jump in number of cases there, to over 22,000. Malaysia has extended their lockdown through May 12th. Dubai has loosed some restrictions on residents, as of today. The Czech Republic will allow some non-essential businesses to reopen Monday.
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This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for Thursday April 23rd, 2020. Reviewing new models, many researchers believe most states should not reopen until the end of May. Georgia is set to open some businesses on Friday. President Trump said he felt Georgia was moving too quickly. The Mayor of Atlanta said opening the state now would be “deadly”. A doctor working at a federal agency to help develop a COVID-19 vaccine, says he was removed after questioning hydroxychloroquine, relays The New York Times. Dr. Bright says he will file a Whistleblower complaint with The Department of Health and Human Services. Over 4.4 million filed unemployment claims last week. Montana will lift the stay at home order on Sunday, schools there will have the option to resume in classroom learning on May 7th. Oklahoma will open non-essential businesses on May 1st.
Greece is extending their lockdown through May 4th. Chancellor Merkel, cautioned Governors of Germany’s 16 states, against re-opening too quickly. Iran has reported their lowest number of daily cases in a month. Russia has reported a three-day decline of new infections. Vietnam has relaxed social distancing measures after a 6-day decline in cases.
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