COVID 19: Daily Brief

Covid-19 patients are more likely to die in the hospital than flu patients, CDC report finds. US sees nearly 300,000 excess deaths amid pandemic so far, CDC study suggests. More than 220,000 people have died from coronavirus in the US. For more information on Group 11 Health go to GroupXIHealth.com. The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for October 20th, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

Global coronavirus deaths surpass 1.1 million. US surpasses 8 million coronavirus cases. MLB reports no new Covid-19 cases as season nears World Series.  WHO Europe Director “very worried” about second wave but national lockdowns must be last resort. For more information on Group 11 Health go to GroupXIHealth.com. The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for October 16th, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

Updated FDA guidelines close door on vaccine manufacturers getting an emergency use authorization before Election Day. More than 210,000 people have died from coronavirus in the US. China is in talks with WHO over assessing its Covid-19 vaccines for global use. For more information on Group 11 Health go to GroupXIHealth.com. The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for October 6th, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

MLB reports no Covid-19 cases among players for 33 consecutive days. NFL postpones game after two additional Tennessee Titans players test positive for Covid-19. President Trump has tested positive for Covid-19. How serious is his risk? For more information on Group 11 Health go to GroupXIHealth.com. The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for October 2nd, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

100 million extra doses of future Covid-19 vaccine will be made available to the poorest countries. EU adds four more countries to “red list”. Covid-19 test results could arrive in minutes, not hours or days. More than 1 million people have died from coronavirus. Here's where things stand now. For more information on Group 11... The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for September 29th, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

Times Square will host virtual New Year's Eve ball drop. Trudeau declares second wave already underway in most of Canada. Over 90% of Americans are susceptible to virus, says CDC chief, as 22 states report rising cases. For more information on Group 11 Health go to GroupXIHealth.com. The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for September 24th, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

The Metropolitan Opera announced they have canceled the entire 2020-21 season due to the “ongoing health crisis”. Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine candidate begins phase 3 trials in the United States on Wednesday. For more information on Group 11 Health go to GroupXIHealth.com. The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for September 23rd, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

The World Health Organization warned that coronavirus cases are surging alarmingly in Europe, with infections spiking to new highs. The US had nearly 40,000 cases on Sunday. New US forecast predicts fewer coronavirus deaths than before. Trump's vaccine chief: We'll know about vaccine efficacy between October and January. For more information on Group 11 Health go to GroupXIHealth.com. The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for September 21st, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

The US doesn't have to wait for a vaccine to get Covid-19 under control, top doctor says. In-person voting has begun in the US. There's several ways of reducing the Covid-19 risk. Presidents of two historically Black colleges join vaccine trials to encourage participation. For more information on Group 11 Health go to GroupXIHealth.com. The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for September 18th, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

Rich nations have grabbed more than half the coronavirus vaccine supply already, report finds. It will take up to nine months to get the American public vaccinated, CDC director says. World Health Organization warns of “alarming rates of transmission” across Europe. For more information on Group 11 Health go to GroupXIHealth.com. The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for September 17th, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

Dr. Fauci says “I would still put my money on November/December” for a Covid-19 vaccine. CDC to update its confusing guidance about testing people without Covid-19 symptoms, Redfield says. Documents outline federal government plans to distribute free Covid-19 vaccines. For more information on Group 11 Health go to GroupXIHealth.com. The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for September 16th, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

Nearly 550,000 children have tested positive for Covid-19. Fauci says a national mask mandate “probably would not work”. Bill Gates says the FDA has lost credibility during the coronavirus pandemic . For more information on Group 11 Health go to GroupXIHealth.com. The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for September 15th, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

US reports more than 34,000 new Covid-19 cases. South Korea to stockpile additional personal protective equipment for winter. Pfizer proposes expanding Covid-19 vaccine trial to include more diversity. WHO reports highest single-day increase in Covid-19 infections since pandemic began For more information on Group 11 Health go to GroupXIHealth.com. The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for September 14th, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

AstraZeneca pauses coronavirus vaccine trial after unexplained illness in volunteer. Pharmacists will be able to administer Covid-19 vaccine to anyone 3 and older, surgeon general says. US surgeon general promises that vaccine cost will “not be an obstacle” for Americans. Here's where the pandemic stands in some countries across the globe now: France: France is... The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for September 11th, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

FDA extends emergency use authorization of remdesivir to all hospitalized Covid-19 patients. Operation Warp Speed officials can't see coronavirus vaccine data early, official says. Key coronavirus model now projects more than 317,000 US Covid-19 deaths by December. For more information on Group 11 Health go to GroupXIHealth.com. The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for August 28th, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

US pharma giant extends Covid-19 vaccine trials to two more Latin American countries. New study offers more evidence that hydroxychloroquine doesn't treat coronavirus. US federal agency invests in needle-free vaccine technologies. For more information on Group 11 Health go to GroupXIHealth.com. The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for August 27th, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

Health care staff should get coronavirus vaccines first, CDC suggests. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention abruptly changed its Covid-19 testing guidelines. Moderna says vaccine data shows it is well tolerated across all age groups For more information on Group 11 Health go to GroupXIHealth.com. The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for August 26th, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

NFL says no players tested positive for Covid-19 in latest results. Trump tells supporters “vaccines are going to be, I believe, announced very soon”. New York sees its lowest infection rate since the beginning of the pandemic, governor says. New coronavirus cases are decreasing in half of US states. Nearly 177,000 people have died from... The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for August 24th, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

CDC's ensemble forecast now projects nearly 195,000 US coronavirus deaths by September. Pence says there will be a vaccine “before the end of this year.” Here's what we know. The odds of catching Covid-19 on an airplane are slimmer than you think, scientists say. Mandatory mask policy has other protective health benefits, study says For... The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for August 21st, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

Don't expect to have a vaccine by October, NIH director says. Biden calls for national mask mandate. WHO says there isn't “sufficient information” to make a judgement about Russian Covid-19 vaccine. For more information on Group 11 Health go to GroupXIHealth.com. The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for August 13th, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

Trump says the administration will provide up to 125 million masks to school districts. National Football League extends daily Covid-19 testing for players. NBA reports three-straight weeks of zero positive Covid-19 tests. Here's which masks and face coverings are most effective, according to research. These are the types of masks that work best: N95 masks... The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for August 12th, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

The FDA will “not cut corners” to approve a Covid-19 vaccine, official says. NHL announces no new Covid-19 cases during past week. WHO official: “we can outsmart the virus”. For more information on Group 11 Health go to GroupXIHealth.com. The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for August 10th, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

Mexico's coronavirus death toll passes 50,000. Face masks have “an extraordinary impact” in fighting coronavirus in the US, health researcher says. There are 66 NFL players who have opted out of the 2020 season due to the pandemic. US State Department lifts worldwide “Do Not Travel” advisory. For more information on Group 11 Health go... The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for August 7th, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

More than 17.3 million coronavirus cases have been recorded worldwide. Hong Kong postpones elections. Europe suffers record GDP slump. German disease prevention center lists Spanish regions as “high-risk”. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro says he has “mold” in lungs as his wife tests positive. England will slow re-opening. Belgium records weekly rise in infections. The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for July 31st, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

All lawmakers and staff will be required to wear masks in the House, Pelosi says. The US needs to reset its response to Covid-19, report says. A vaccine that stops severe illness from Covid-19 would still be a success, expert says. The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for July 29th, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

Pfizer's experimental coronavirus vaccine gets FDA nod for advanced trial in the US. National Hockey League says no players have tested positive for Covid-19. Google to adopt work-from-home until at least July 2021. These experts say the nation needs to shut down again. For more information on Group 11 Health go to GroupXIHealth.com. The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for July 27th, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

ICE not allowing newly enrolled students to enter the US for online-only classes. We need to get as many people vaccinated against flu as possible this season. What's in the CDC's latest guidelines on reopening schools? Coronavirus death toll in US surpasses 145,000. The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for July 2th, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

Trump says he'll decide over next day on mandating masks on federal property. Here's the latest on some of the possible Covid-19 vaccines in development. For more information on Group 11 Health go to GroupXIHealth.com. The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for July 22nd, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

US stocks finish higher after positive vaccine reports. At least 53 Florida hospitals are out of ICU beds. World Health Organization “very concerned” that Covid-19 cases may accelerate in Africa. More than 140,000 people have died from coronavirus in the US. The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for July 20th, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

Social distancing likely needed for a “long period of time,” England's chief medical officer says. Scientists are researching possibility of Covid-19 reinfection, WHO says. More than 138,000 people have died from Covid-19 in the US. The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for July 17th, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

US Health Department directs CDC to add hospital data back to its website.You'll have to wear a mask if you shop in these US stores. At least 39 US states are reporting increasing coronavirus cases. The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for July 16th, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

Masks are key to reopening schools, CDC director says. Canada-US border expected to remain closed until at least mid-August. The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for July 14th, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

“Tens of millions of vaccines” will be “put into American arms” by end of year, official says. Global coronavirus cases surpass 13 million. More than 282,000 coronavirus cases have been recorded in Florida The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for July 13th, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

Retail trade group asks Trump to institute federal mask guidelines. UK prime minister says face mask rules will likely become stricter. CDC director implores millennials and Gen Xers: Social distance, wear a mask and avoid bars. The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for July 10th, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

FDA issues warning to company for claiming its products kill Covid-19. US is collaborating on Covid-19 vaccine with international community, HHS secretary says. WHO issues new scientific brief on coronavirus transmission. The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for July 9th, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

Regeneron awarded $450 million US government contract for investigational antibody therapy. “Brides” protest against virus restrictions in Rome. US commits $1.6 billion to Covid-19 vaccine maker Novavax. The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for July 7th, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

Air New Zealand limits capacity on inbound flights at government's request amid pandemic. Military deploying medical personnel to San Antonio as coronavirus cases spike. Mitch McConnell: “No good argument for any of us to not be wearing a mask”. Additional remdesivir to be distributed starting next week, HHS official says. The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for July 6th, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

Texas reports highest single-day increase in coronavirus cases. Austin City Limits Music Festival canceled this year. Scientist leading Oxford vaccine effort says 8,000 people in UK vaccinated in phase three of the trial. Top US health official says country “cannot test our way out of the current outbreaks” The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for July 1st, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

The governors of Florida and Texas pulled back some of the measures put in place to reopen those states as coronavirus infections rise. Additionally, governors of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Idaho, Louisiana, Maine, Nevada, New Mexico, and North Carolina have announced they will not move ahead to the next phase of reopening. CDC director urges millennials... The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for June 26th, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

California is not shutting down its border due to Covid-19 spike, governor says. CDC director calls social distancing “most powerful tool” to curb spread of Covid-19. England health official: If we ignore social distancing rules, cases will rise. Mitch McConnell on mask wearing: “I think that's what people ought to do”. The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for June 25th, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

Los Angeles surpasses Cook county in Illinois as county with most coronavirus cases in US. Model projects 179,106 coronavirus deaths in US by October 1st. FDA and USDA say there is no evidence that people “can contract Covid-19 from food”. The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for June 24th, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

Blood-thinner pill reduced Covid-19 complications, study shows. Tour promoter Live Nation has announced its first-ever drive-in concerts series in the U.S. Demand for steroid used to treat Covid-19 patients is surging, says World Health Organization. The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for June 22nd, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

There are more than 2.2 million coronavirus cases in US. Hydroxychloroquine was a “black eye” for the FDA, health watchdog says. If you don't wear a mask in public in California, you could face a misdemeanor and a fine. The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for June 19th, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

New York considering quarantine on people entering the state, governor says. Asymptomatic Covid-19 patients may have weaker immune responses to infection, new study finds. Johns Hopkins calls on US to perform coronavirus antibody tests nationwide, and detail how to do it. The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for June 18th, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

Covid-19 cases increase in Tulsa ahead of rally. Schools allowed to resume in Michigan. New York City to enter phase two of reopening. Nation's top infectious disease expert's advice for the Major League Baseball. World Health Organization ends portion of hydroxychloroquine trial. The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for June 17th, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

US government is exploring 14 Covid-19 vaccine candidates and plans to narrow list to 7. US-Canada border to remain closed until at least July 21, says Prime Minister Trudeau. People under the age of 20 are half as likely to contract Covid-19, researchers estimate. The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for June 16th, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

Red Cross now testing all blood donations for Covid-19 antibodies. The Oscars have been delayed until April 2021. FDA terminates emergency use authorization of hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19. The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for June 15th, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

Most Americans following social distancing advice, CDC survey finds.WHO concerned with uptick in cases as countries lift lockdowns. CDC's ensemble forecast now projects 130,000 US coronavirus deaths by July 4. The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for June 12th, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

Moderna expects to begin phase 3 Covid-19 vaccine trial next month. Nashville delays phased reopening due to “slightly elevated” coronavirus cases. US Army lab picks lead Covid-19 vaccine candidate. EU to reopen external borders gradually in July. The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for June 11th, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

There will be “more than one winner” in Covid-19 vaccine field. Lollapalooza and Chicago Jazz Festival canceled. WHO says “there's much unknown” about asymptomatic cases after an official suggested they're “rare”. The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for June 9th, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.

Yosemite National Park to reopen Thursday. Some US states are seeing increases in coronavirus cases. Major League Baseball's latest proposal calls for 76-game season. Coronavirus is in retreat across the UK, health secretary says. The post COVID-19 Daily Brief for June 8th, 2020 appeared first on COVID 19: Daily Brief.