LocalHealthGuide - Part 117

August 11, 2020 Coronavirus / University of Washington

Tips and tricks for wearing cloth face coverings

Easy, convenient and safe

Without Federal Protections, Farm Workers Risk Coronavirus Infection to Harvest Crops

Farms have already reported outbreaks among hundreds of workers in states that include California, Washington, Florida and Michigan.

August 6, 2020 Coronavirus / Public Health / University of Washington

UW group predicts in Nearly 300,000 COVID-19 Deaths in US by December 1

However, Consistent Mask-Wearing Could Save about 70,000 Lives.

August 6, 2020 Obesity / Vaccines

America’s Obesity Epidemic Threatens Effectiveness of Any COVID Vaccine

Vaccines can be less effective in obese adults than in the general population, leaving them more vulnerable to infection and illness.

Electron micrograph of SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus responsible for COVID-19

August 6, 2020 Animal Health / Doctors / Nurses

Health Care Workers of Color Nearly Twice as Likely as Whites to Get COVID-19

Health care workers of color were more likely to care for patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19, more likely to report using inadequate protective gear,

August 6, 2020 Coronavirus

COVID-19’s Mental and Economic Toll Higher in U.S. Than in Other Countries

Americans more likely to report mental health concerns, negative economic consequences — less likely to have a positive opinion of the government’s response..

August 4, 2020 Fitness

No time to exercise? Then this training programme might be for you

A typical HIIT session involves doing multiple intervals, or bursts of relatively short, intense exercise separated by rest or light exercise.

August 4, 2020 Fitness

‘As many reps as possible’ workouts may work as well as HIIT

“As many reps as possible” or AMRAP training is highly versatile and can be adapted for a wide range of fitness levels and environments.

August 4, 2020 Fitness

Should you sit on the floor?

Sitting on the floor vs sitting on a chair – which is better for you?

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August 3, 2020 Coronavirus / Healthcare Providers

Nobody Accurately Tracks Health Care Workers Lost to COVID-19. So She Stays Up At Night Cataloging the Dead.

Claire Rezba started tracking lost health workers almost instinctively. Researchers say the lack of good official data on these deaths is “scandalous.”

August 3, 2020 Coronavirus / Vaccines

Fauci Unfazed as Scientists Rely on Unproven Methods to Create COVID Vaccines

Scientists worry new coronavirus vaccines will have limited and, perhaps, short-lived effectiveness, but Fauci is “cautiously optimistic” a vaccine is possible.

August 3, 2020 Public Health / University of Washington

Lack of Public Data Hampers COVID-19 Fight

“Why can’t we figure out what’s contributing to the recent spread? It is very simple,” says UW epidemiologist Ali Mokdad. “No access to data.”

July 29, 2020 Child Health / Coronavirus

Yes, kids can get COVID-19

3 pediatricians explain what’s known about coronavirus and children.

July 29, 2020 Child Health / Coronavirus

Snohomish health officials recommend schools start with remote learning this fall

County’s case rate has climbed for more than a month and is now at nearly 100 cases per 100,000 population, the rate in March when schools were first closed.

July 29, 2020 Biotechnology / Coronavirus / Vaccines

Public Health Experts Fear a Hasty FDA Signoff on Vaccine

The agency must give outside scientists and the public the opportunity to see the data and the FDA’s reasoning before coming to such a decision, critics say.