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RT @CDCMMWR: Emergency department data collected by CDC surveillance networks indicate some patients may be delaying emergency care during the #COVID19 pandemic. Fewer visits for critical conditions might result in complications or death. Learn more: https://t.co/HhIGbcy6nq https://t.co/nVbbiElljH
OpenImpact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Emergency Department Visits — United States, January 1, 2019–May 30, 2020
This report describes that emergency department visits have declined 42% during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic according to the National Syndromic Surveillance Program.
RT @OBShealth: How do countries control the entry of travellers during the #COVID19 pandemic?
Our new #HSRM post provides comparative analysis of 48 countries in the WHO Euro Region which have implemented entry restrictions and conditions.
Read the full analysis here➡️https://t.co/X8VORRpiIc https://t.co/4kNtGbR3RW
OpenHow do countries control the entry of travellers during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Practically all countries are restricting entry but with exceptions for certain groups Most of the countries surveyed have imposed entry bans on tourists and others engaging in …
"Only with a clear strategy will we be able to unite the nation in a collective shared response to the epidemic, with everyone accepting that there will be hardship and discomfort, but together we can beat this."
@LiamSmeeth1 in the @guardian ⬇️ https://t.co/pz00p5HOPd #COVID19
OpenWithout public faith in government actions, the UK will never beat Covid-19
As a scientist, it’s clear to me that the collective action vital to success relies on leaders being honest about their strategy, says epidemiologist Liam Smeeth
RT @carlzimmer: Scientists are searching for genes that influence #covid19 risks, and the first couple hits have arrived…here’s my story for @nytimes https://t.co/xMqnJ5NEs1
OpenGenes May Leave Some People More Vulnerable to Severe Covid-19
Geneticists have turned up intriguing links between DNA and the disease. Patients with Type A blood, for example, seem to be at greater risk.
RT @OBShealth: How comparable is #Covid19 mortality across countries?
Surveillance systems are a key part of country responses to the pandemic. Our new #HSRM analysis explores how COVID-19 mortality is recorded to facilitate comparative monitoring and reporting.
📉https://t.co/kY39nSpwDE https://t.co/mpa7t5tCBR
OpenHow comparable is COVID-19 mortality across countries?
Definition of COVID-19 deaths in headline figures Country Clinical diagnosis-based (WHO definition) (confirmed and probable) Test-based (+ve test required) Other issues affecting …
In many countries struggling with the burden of the covid-19 pandemic, a distressing and unexpected serious, delayed inflammatory syndrome has emerged among children and adolescents. What do we know so far?
https://t.co/7G1jJNhN1e
OpenPediatric inflammatory syndrome temporally related to covid-19
Though rare, this condition warrants surveillance as well as collaborative research In many countries struggling with the burden of the coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19) pandemic, a ...
Germany's Covid-19 spikes present fresh challenges as lockdown lifts
Outbreaks after family parties in Göttingen illustrate the problems of containing virus
Black Lives Matter protests risk spreading Covid-19, says Hancock
Health secretary denies UK is racist, and repeats calls to keep to distancing rules at rallies