Category: Infectious Disease
Why Singapore’s coronavirus response worked – and what we can all learn
Dale Fisher, National University of Singapore Singapore’s response to the coronavirus has been held up by many around the world as a model. As of this week, the country has had 266 total cases (with zero deaths), and its infection…
Beware of Medicare coronavirus scams
Medicare beneficiaries are receiving robocalls about “special virus kits.” The scammer asks for your Medicare number so they can send them a “free” test.
The Trump Administration Drove Him Back to China, Where He Invented a Fast Coronavirus Test
By David Armstrong, Annie Waldman and Daniel GoldenProPublica ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. On the fourth floor of the University of Florida…
AIDS crisis has 3 lessons to guide how the we respond to coronavirus – UW researcher
Act fast and think big. It’s everybody’s disease. Investing in research and public health pays off.
Seattle chamber study outlines severity of coronavirus economic impact
The Puget Sound economy is experiencing an economic shock from which it will take many months and beyond to recover.
How Chinese people came together when separated by quarantine, creating hope, humor and art
With COVID-19, the Chinese internet and social media offer a cornucopia of examples of how communities have been brought together by heart, humor and creativity.
Panic Buying Puts Grocery Workers and Shoppers at Risk
Shopping when you’re already stocked up puts you at risk of getting sick or infecting others, including workers who have no choice but to be there.
Social distancing delaying vital scientific research
Already, many universities have canceled classes or moved them online, and many have made contingency plans for complete closure.
Amid Pandemic, Programs Struggle To Reach Vulnerable Seniors Living At Home
A significant portion of seniors are vulnerable. Outside of nursing homes, 15% of America’s 65-and-older population (more than 7 million seniors) is frail.
You may have new health plan options if you’ve lost a job or income due to COVID-19
Check out Washington State HealthPlanFinder. You may qualify for coverage.
King County COVID-19 cases rise to 518, deaths to 46
As community transmission becomes more widespread, Public Health is learning of positive cases across businesses and organizations in King County.
How to keep your homebound kids busy
Families can contain the spread of the coronavirus by keeping children home, But how to keep everyone happy, healthy and engaged?
Coronavirus global update
The global COVID-19 pandemic continues to take fresh and dramatic turns, causing havoc in dozens of countries around the world.
New coronavirus stable for hours on surfaces
The virus was detectable in aerosols for up to 3 hours, up to 4 on copper, up to 24 on cardboard and up to two to three days on plastic and stainless steel.
Coronavirus Threatens Strained Rural Health Care System
Rural areas face numerous challenges as they encounter a coronavirus: fewer hospitals, longer distances to care and a higher proportion of vulnerable people