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Life in Quarantine: Witnessing Global Pandemic Project: A True Story by Author Michael J. Moore Jul 30, 2020

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Today we're sharing another story from Life in Quarantine: Witnessing Global Pandemic, a project sponsored by the Center for Spatial and Textual Analysis at Stanford University. The main purpose of Life in Quarantine is to tell the stories of the global COVID-19 pandemic in the words of the people going through it: you and me, our families, friends, communities. All of us. The project has so far collected hundreds of stories from 20+ countries, from North America to Australia, from China to Brazil, Kenya to the Philippines. Writing down the story of what you've been through since the start of the pandemic can be very therapeutic, so we definitely encourage you to submit your own story. You can find more about their project, along with the form to submit your story at lifeinquarantine.poeticthinking.net. They’ve also included a place on the form where you can indicate if you’d like NoiseFilter to possibly feature your submission in our podcast. We hope you will!

Michael J Moore is the author of Highway Twenty, which appeared on the Preliminary Ballot for the 2019 Bram Stoker Award, the bestselling post-apocalyptic novel, After the Change, which is used as curriculum at the University of Washington and the psychological thriller Secret Harbor. His work has received awards, has appeared in various newspapers, anthologies and magazines and has been adapted for theatre. Follow him at twitter.com/MichaelJMoore20 or facebook.com/michaeljmoorewriting or instagram.com/michaeljmoorewriting.

Life in Quarantine: Witnessing Global Pandemic Project: Story from Author Katy Jul 29, 2020

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Today we're excited to announce a partnership with Life in Quarantine: Witnessing Global Pandemic, a project sponsored by the Center for Spatial and Textual Analysis at Stanford University. The main purpose of Life in Quarantine is to tell the stories of the global COVID-19 pandemic in the words of the people going through it: you and me, our families, friends, communities. All of us. The project has so far collected hundreds of stories from 20+ countries, from North America to Australia, from China to Brazil, Kenya to the Philippines. Writing down the story of what you've been through since the start of the pandemic can be very therapeutic, so we definitely encourage you to submit your own story. You can find more about their project, along with the form to submit your story at lifeinquarantine.poeticthinking.net. They’ve also included a place on the form where you can indicate if you’d like NoiseFilter to possibly feature your submission in our podcast. We hope you will!

Update on Convalescent Plasma and Corporations Take the Lead on Mask Requirements Jul 28, 2020

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Today our expert Infectious Disease and Community Medicine doctors discuss the latest on COVID-19. We look at convalescent plasma therapy and its increasing use as a default treatment option in more extreme cases of COVID-19. We also look at how corporations from Walmart to Costco to McDonalds are leading the way on country-wide requirements for masking. As always, join us for all the COVID-19 information you need, explained in clear terms by health experts.

Wearing Masks: Georgia VS The CDC, and Updates on Reopening Schools Jul 27, 2020

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Today our expert Infectious Disease and Community Medicine doctors discuss the latest on COVID-19. We look at a battle in Georgia between the Governor, local officials and the CDC (which is based there), and look at a story you will be hearing a lot about in the coming months - schools. As always, join us for all the COVID-19 information you need, explained in clear terms by health experts.

New Research on Blood Type and COVID-19 Outcomes, and Unique U.S. Challenges and the Path Forward Jul 24, 2020

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Today our expert Infectious Disease and Community Medicine doctors discuss the latest on COVID-19. We look at new data that is coming out regarding how blood type plays a role in people's likelihood of contracting the virus, as well as their outcomes, and we dive into some of the challenges faced by a large country like the US in responding to COVID-19 and how we can do better going forward. As always, join us for all the COVID-19 information you need, explained in clear terms by health experts.

High Blood Sugar and COVID-19, and Rethinking the Dichotomy between the Economy and Public Health Jul 23, 2020

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Today our expert Infectious Disease and Community Medicine doctors discuss the latest on COVID-19. We look at the relationship between high blood sugar and COVID-19 and dive into the assumed choice between either saving the economy or saving lives (spoiler - we can do both!). As always, join us for all the COVID-19 information you need, explained in clear terms by health experts.

More Nuanced Recommendations for Pregnant Women, and Consequences of Diminished Focus on Other Infectious Diseases Jul 22, 2020

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Today our expert Infectious Disease and Community Medicine doctors discuss the latest on COVID-19. We look at more data on pregnant women - we may have been prematurely optimistic, and the consequences of less focus on other infectious diseases. As always, join us for all the COVID-19 information you need, explained in clear terms by health experts.

Federal Government COVID-19 Report Hidden and The Difference Between Droplets and Aerosols Jul 21, 2020

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Today our expert Infectious Disease and Community Medicine doctors discuss the latest on COVID-19. We look at a report by the federal government which makes recommendations for states and counties based on local data - but this report was never released publicly. Then next, we explain the difference between droplets and aerosols and what additional measures will keep you safe, now that more public health organizations are acknowledging the importance of aerosols in transmission. As always, join us for all the COVID-19 information you need, explained in clear terms by health experts.

Consequences of Patients Delaying Essential Care, and Explaining California's New Snapbacks Jul 20, 2020

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Today our expert Infectious Disease and Community Medicine doctors discuss the latest on COVID-19. We look at the secondary health consequences when patients delay care screenings because of fear of contracting COVID-19 in a clinic or hospital setting, and explain the new measures California has enacted in response to the rise in new cases in that state. As always, join us for all the COVID-19 information you need, explained in clear terms by health experts.

COVID-19 Baby Boom.....Or Baby Bust? Digging into Moderna's Phase One Vaccine Trial, and Taking Another Look at Reopening Schools Jul 17, 2020

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Today our expert Infectious Disease and Community Medicine doctors discuss the latest on COVID-19. We look at whether COVID-19 has caused a baby boom, a baby bust, or maybe both? We take a deeper look at Moderna's phase one vaccine results, examining if it's really all it's touted to be, and we reexamine several new factors related to opening schools. As always, join us for all the COVID-19 information you need, explained in clear terms by health experts.