There are nearly 2 million global cases. Cases have grown by almost 600,000 since this time last week. The US has the most cases in the world. Over 2,300 have died in the US in 24 hours.
Mathematical models show large rates of infection in Los Angeles if stay-at-home order is lifted. Keeping the order in place means roughly 30% will become infected.
Food shortages could be imminent:
Livestock could be euthanized and fruits and vegetables could be left to rot in the fields if a drastic changes aren’t made soon.
I raise beef cattle, so I have some visibility into this.https://t.co/Jq3VpdVDqb
— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) April 13, 2020
I believe food shortages will be a reality for Americans within weeks to months. More and more meat processing plants are closing by the day.
The State Department warned about lab safety issues and known bat research in Wuhan before the pandemic. A lack of obvious genetic manipulation of the virus does not mean the virus did not escape a lab. Many viruses of zoonotic origin are housed in labs around the world.
A Charlotte woman contracted the virus despite staying in for three weeks. She had extremely limited contact with others. This goes to show just how contagious this virus is. She believes she became infected after handling packages delivered to her doorstep.
US to get 750,000 tests from South Korea. FEMA awarded the contracts to two different South Korean manufacturers. Some tests have already arrived. More are expected tomorrow.
The Church of England fears the possibility of rioting and looting related to the coronavirus lockdown and has moved millions in treasures to the Tower of London.
Purell products are being prioritized for distribution to hospitals as hospitals report that hand sanitizer use is 3-4x higher than usual. The priority distribution means it may be more difficult to find Purell products on store shelves.
Social distancing might be around for a few years:
CNN: A new study from Harvard researchers published today in the journal Science finds that "prolonged or intermittent social distancing may be necessary into 2022."
— Ryan Struyk (@ryanstruyk) April 14, 2020
ECMO saves a few from an almost certain death. The treatment involves removing blood from the body, oxygenating it outside of the lungs, and reinfusing it. An immunosuppressant was also used to help ease cytokine storm in one of the patients who had received ECMO. Not every hospital has the capability to perform ECMO.
A study shows that rural counties are likely to have higher death rates from COVID-19. Many variables account for the increased risk. Age and rates of obesity are among them.
Favipiravir shows promise as an effective antiviral against SARS-CoV-2. Efficacy is notes in mild and moderate cases, but less so in severe cases. A US trial of the drug has begun.
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