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1. Sars-CoV2
SARS-Cov2 however is responsible for causing the respiratory illness COVID19. These viruses are positive-sense-single-stranded RNA Viruses that get their name from the ¨corona¨ formed by the spike proteins around the host derived viral envelope when seen under the electron microscope and as seen in the image above.
Coronaviruses types alpha and beta can infect humans and animals. Gamma and delta coronaviruses only Infect animals. All coronaviruses can exchange genetic material which when coupled with mutations that occur during rna translation generate tremendous potentially for genetic diversity; and thus resistance to the immune system, therapeutic interventions, and vaccination.
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2. A Seattle Intensivists Guide to COVID-19
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3. Surviving Sepsis Guide on the Management of Covid-19
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4. Ventilator Management of the Patient with COVID-19
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5. Approved Medicines and their indications in SARS-Cov2
Generally this site is updated ever two days. It provides a great review of all the medical therapies being used and under investation for efficacy in treating COVID-19. Literature supporting recommendations are thoroughly referenced at the bottom of the document.
Feeds and Links from Useful Coronavirus Websites
- The New York Times Coronavirus Outbreak Coverage
- The BBC America and Canada
- Factcheck.org
- Fox News
- CNN Coverage of COVID
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The New York Times Coronavirus Outbreak Coverage
U.S. Suspends Funding for Group at Center of Covid Origins Fight
The decision came after a scorching hearing in which lawmakers barraged EcoHealth Alliance’s president with claims of misrepresenting work with Chinese virologists.AstraZeneca Withdraws Covid Vaccine Worldwide, Citing Low Demand
The shot is no longer being manufactured or supplied, and it is no longer authorized for use in Europe.Thousands Believe Covid Vaccines Harmed Them. Is Anyone Listening?
All vaccines have at least occasional side effects. But people who say they were injured by Covid vaccines believe their cases have been ignored.Covid Vaccine Side Effects: 4 Takeaways From Our Investigation
Thousands of Americans believe they experienced rare but serious side effects. But confirming a link is a difficult task.When Did the Pandemic Start? Readers Share Their Memories.
New York Times readers share the moment they realized Covid would change the world.What the Data Says About Pandemic School Closures, Four Years Later
The more time students spent in remote instruction, the further they fell behind. And, experts say, extended closures did little to stop the spread of Covid.Four Years On, Covid Has Reshaped Life for Many Americans
Covid was declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020. Even as the threat of severe illness and death has faded, the pandemic’s effects linger.Four Years After Covid-19 Shutdown, Are Audiences Back?
Covid brought live performance to a halt. Now the audience for pop concerts and sporting events has roared back, while attendance on Broadway and at some major museums is still down.7 Covid Mysteries Scientists Are Starting to Unravel
Are superdodgers real? Is Covid seasonal? And what’s behind its strangest symptoms? Here’s what we’ve learned.Slovakia’s Politics Were Toxic Long Before Its Prime Minister Was Shot
Years of vitriolic rhetoric, worsened by the Covid-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, left Slovakia with bitter political division. -
The BBC America and Canada
Trump lawyer accuses Cohen of lying in hush-money trial
Tensions boil over on a heated day in court, as the ex-president’s lawyer assails the prosecution's star witness.Biden-Trump debates come with risks for both sides
The campaigns have agreed to debate twice before November's election - and the stakes will be high.Texas pardons man who shot Black Lives Matter protester
Daniel Perry shot an armed protester in Austin during a protest in the wake of the murder of George Floyd.US soldier arrested in Russia pleads guilty to theft
Gordon Black was accused of stealing personal property while on an unauthorised trip to see a girlfriend.US airman dies after ejection seat misfires
Captain John Robertson was killed after the seat activated while still on the ground in Texas.Police clear camp and retake building at UC Irvine
Gaza protesters had been at the California school for two weeks before occupying a building on Wednesday.New Miss USA crowned after previous winner resigns
Maui native Savannah Gankiewicz has taken the title after Noelia Voigt quit, citing mental health challenges.Stars back Kevin Spacey acting return
The Oscar winner has not appeared in film or on stage since 2017 after sexual assault claims.Republicans back contempt charges for AG Garland
Joe Biden had blocked the release of audio tapes from a special counsel probe, angering Republicans.Defence for Bob Menendez casts blame on his wife
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Factcheck.org
Biden Twists Trump’s Comments on Tracking Pregnancies and Punishing Women Who Get Abortions
In an interview with Time, former President Donald Trump was asked if states should monitor women's pregnancies and/or prosecute women who get an abortion in violation of state law. Trump said “they might,” but that’s for each state to decide. President Joe Biden, however, has twisted Trump's words.The post Biden Twists Trump’s Comments on Tracking Pregnancies and Punishing Women Who Get Abortions appeared first on FactCheck.org.
‘Who Is Bobby Kennedy?’ Video Promotes Debunked Anti-Vaccine Narratives
A recent video promoting independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promises to “start with some irrefutable facts.” The over 30-minute video, narrated by actor Woody Harrelson, begins with some biographical truths about the candidate, but veers into promoting various debunked or unsupported narratives about vaccines.The post ‘Who Is Bobby Kennedy?’ Video Promotes Debunked Anti-Vaccine Narratives appeared first on FactCheck.org.
Unsupported Claim About Biden Paying Rent for ‘Illegal Immigrants’
Michigan officials have said that only people who the federal government has determined are in the U.S. legally are eligible for a state program that temporarily pays rent for refugees and other qualifying immigrants. But a super PAC supporting former President Donald Trump claims that President Joe Biden “is paying rent for illegals.”The post Unsupported Claim About Biden Paying Rent for ‘Illegal Immigrants’ appeared first on FactCheck.org.
Republican Voters Against Trump/Republican Accountability PAC
A super PAC and its project originally dedicated to opposing the reelection of former President Donald Trump.
The post Republican Voters Against Trump/Republican Accountability PAC appeared first on FactCheck.org.
FactChecking Biden on Inflation, Other Claims
When President Joe Biden took office in January 2021, the U.S. annual rate of inflation was 1.4% -- far from the 9% inflation Biden falsely said in a May 8 interview that he inherited. Inflation rose quickly in Biden's first year, but it didn't hit 9% until 17 months into his presidency.The post FactChecking Biden on Inflation, Other Claims appeared first on FactCheck.org.
Biden Mangles Statistic About Hispanic Students
According to the Department of Education, about 28% of U.S. students are Hispanic. According to Census Bureau data, about 15% of U.S. students speak Spanish at home. And about 21% of students come from homes where at least one person speaks Spanish. President Joe Biden routinely conflates these statistics.The post Biden Mangles Statistic About Hispanic Students appeared first on FactCheck.org.
Posts Misrepresent Unfreezing of $16 Billion in Iranian Funds
A recent deal involving a prisoner swap and the extension of a Trump-era waiver have freed $16 billion in previously frozen Iranian funds. Social media posts distort the sources of the money to falsely claim "Joe Biden gave 16 billion to Iran." The Iranian money has been unfrozen with restrictions that it be used for humanitarian purposes.The post Posts Misrepresent Unfreezing of $16 Billion in Iranian Funds appeared first on FactCheck.org.
Trump Plans to Attend Son’s Graduation and GOP Fundraiser, Contrary to Online Claim
While his criminal fraud trial is not in session on May 17, former President Donald Trump plans to attend the high school graduation of his son Barron in Florida as well as a campaign event in Minnesota. A post on Threads misleadingly claims he will "miss his son's graduation for fundraiser." The graduation is in the morning and the fundraising dinner in the evening.The post Trump Plans to Attend Son’s Graduation and GOP Fundraiser, Contrary to Online Claim appeared first on FactCheck.org.
Tim Scott’s False and Misleading Claims About Unemployment
Republican Sen. Tim Scott has claimed that African Americans, Hispanics and Asians all had their lowest unemployment rate under former President Donald Trump. But the lowest unemployment rate on record for African Americans was under President Joe Biden, and the lowest unemployment rate for Hispanics was the same under both presidents.The post Tim Scott’s False and Misleading Claims About Unemployment appeared first on FactCheck.org.
Pro-Trump Super PAC Edits Biden’s Past Comment About Deportations
A TV ad from a super PAC supporting former President Donald Trump features a clip of President Joe Biden only saying "nobody is going to be deported," falsely suggesting that Biden promised his administration would never deport anyone who entered the U.S. illegally.The post Pro-Trump Super PAC Edits Biden’s Past Comment About Deportations appeared first on FactCheck.org.
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Fox News
What to know about how much the aid from a US pier project will help Gaza
A U.S.-built pier has been installed to bring aid to Gaza, and U.S. military officials hope to deliver about 90 to 150 truckloads of aid each day; it is not yet clear if the new route will work.Justice Dept. makes arrests in North Korean identity theft scheme involving thousands of IT workers
The Justice Department announced multiple arrests in a series of stolen identity theft cases that are reportedly part of a scheme that generates proceeds for North Korea its weapons program.Peruvian lawmakers begin yet another effort to remove President Dina Boluarte from office
Lawmakers in Peru have begun another effort to remove President Dina Boluarte from office; she has already survived 4 attempts at cutting her term short.Ex-South African leader's corruption trial date set as he fights another case to run for election
South African prosecutors said that the country's former President Jacob Zuma will go on trial next April for alleged corruption, years after he was formally charged with taking bribes.Russia expels British defense attaché in a tit-for-tat move
In response to London's decision earlier this month to expel the Russian defense attaché over spying allegations, Russia has given Britain's defense attaché a week to leave the country.Panama president-elect builds business-friendly cabinet
In Panama President-elect Jose Raul Mulino's first cabinet selections, he has pulled an economist and business leaders into his ranks; he promised an administration 'friendly to the private sector.'A look at high-profile political assassinations and attempts this century
Slovakia's PM Robert Fico was gravely wounded in an apparent assassination attempt weeks before an election; here's a look at other political assassinations and attempts this century.Belarus targets opposition activists with raids and property seizures
In the latest crackdown on dissent in Belarus, authorities announced raids and the seizure of property of more than 100 opposition activists who have left the country.South Africa urges UN's top court to order cease-fire in Gaza to shield citizens in Rafah
During hearings held by the International Court of Justice over measures to stop Israel's military operation in Rafah, South Africa urged the top U.N. court to order a cease-fire in Gaza.Turkey sentences pro-Kurdish politicians to lengthy prison terms over deadly 2014 riots
Several pro-Kurdish politicians have been sentenced to between nine and 42 years in prison by a Turkish court over deadly riots in 2014 that left dozens dead and hundreds of others injured. -
CNN Coverage of COVID
https://www.cnn.com/specials/world/coronavirus-outbreak-intl-hnk