Top news of the week: 10.11.2020.

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Coronavirus

On Nov 8, 2020
@NYTScience shared
Recent studies have created doubts about an agent in cytokine storms, and suggest that treatments for it may not help https://t.co/UR7HTjztpV
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An Explanation for Some Covid-19 Deaths May Not Be Holding Up

An Explanation for Some Covid-19 Deaths May Not Be Holding Up

Recent studies have created doubts about an agent in cytokine storms, and suggest that treatments for it may not help.

On Nov 4, 2020
@WSJhealth shared
RT @jon_kamp: The nation’s supply of N95 masks and other critical protective gear is again under strain as Covid-19 infections surge and hospitals stockpile supplies https://t.co/CtHxErkMAN via @WSJ
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Face Masks Are Again in Short Supply as Covid-19 Cases Surge

Face Masks Are Again in Short Supply as Covid-19 Cases Surge

The nation’s supply of N95 masks and other critical protective gear is again under strain as Covid-19 infections surge and hospitals stockpile supplies.

On Nov 5, 2020
@EU_Health shared
RT @EMA_News: EMA plays an important role in the development, scientific evaluation, approval and monitoring of #COVID19vaccines in the EU 🇪🇺. Consult our webpage to see how: https://t.co/zwy3FGX20N https://t.co/wOL68CdTcs
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COVID-19 vaccines: development, evaluation, approval and monitoring

COVID-19 vaccines: development, evaluation, approval and monitoring

COVID-19 vaccines: development, evaluation, approval and monitoring

On Nov 7, 2020
@bbchealth shared
Covid-19: Union fears nursing shortage as winter looms https://t.co/IWRkxQ8RGJ
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Covid-19: Union fears nursing shortage as winter looms

Covid-19: Union fears nursing shortage as winter looms

Lack of nurses combined with staff absence may risk NHS patient safety, says Royal College of Nursing.

On Nov 5, 2020
@WSJ shared
RT @WSJCustom: Paid Program with Bermuda Tourism Authority: Escape the stresses of 2020 in Bermuda, where the island is keeping a smart and meticulous eye on public health and safety with smart travel protocols. https://t.co/26UouPDi3v
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A Reimagined Island Getaway for a COVID-19 World

A Reimagined Island Getaway for a COVID-19 World

How Bermuda’s swift response to the pandemic made a safe—and relaxing—vacation possible.

On Nov 6, 2020
@harvardmed shared
The true measures of importance, says HMS infectious diseases specialist Marcia Goldberg, are whether natural COVID-19 infection protects against re-infection and whether COVID-19 vaccine candidates protect against infection with COVID-19 (via @biospace) https://t.co/pEkpR5TQUV
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Do Waning COVID-19 Antibodies Mean Loss of Immunity?

Do Waning COVID-19 Antibodies Mean Loss of Immunity?

Harvard immunology experts comment on studies regarding antibodies in COVID-19 patients diminishing over time.

On Nov 6, 2020
@WSJ shared
The northern Italian city of Bergamo became a chilling symbol of Europe’s coronavirus pandemic in the spring. Now, as the pandemic’s second wave hits Europe, it is being spared possibly thanks to a degree of immunity from that outbreak. https://t.co/2mYXJ0FA2h
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Why Italy’s Bergamo, a Symbol of the Covid-19 Pandemic, Fares Better Now

Why Italy’s Bergamo, a Symbol of the Covid-19 Pandemic, Fares Better Now

The northern Italian city is largely being spared the second wave that is spreading across the country and Europe, possibly thanks to a degree of immunity from the spring outbreak.

On Nov 5, 2020
@TheEconomist shared
Pubs, restaurants and all but essential shops have been forced to close in the run-up to Christmas, the most profitable time of the year https://t.co/gvNHf47wvX
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