Dr. Susan Moore, 52, said she was mistreated, delayed proper care and had complaints of pain downplayed because of the color of her skin.
Source: Black doctor, COVID victim alleges racism at Carmel, Indiana, hospital
Masks block 99.9% of large Covid-linked droplets: Study, Europe News
Europe News -Large respiratory droplets are thought to be the main driver of SARS-CoV-2 transmission.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Source: Masks block 99.9% of large Covid-linked droplets: Study, Europe News
Reserving coronavirus disease 2019 vaccines for global access: cross sectional analysis | The BMJ
This study provides an overview of how high income countries have secured future supplies of covid-19 vaccines but that access for the rest of the world is uncertain. Governments and manufacturers might provide much needed assurances for equitable allocation of covid-19 vaccines through greater transparency and accountability over these arrangements.
Source: Reserving coronavirus disease 2019 vaccines for global access: cross sectional analysis | The BMJ
Santa gave 75 people coronavirus in care home superspreading incident – Wales Online
The volunteer who visited the home fell ill three days after the visit
Source: Santa gave 75 people coronavirus in care home superspreading incident – Wales Online
Santas, please be careful. Wear a mask and keep the proper distance. There are fun ways to do things safely.
2020 – the year that masks replaced gum under the lunch tables : mildlyinteresting
Tensions rise over masks as virus grips smaller US cities
“MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Arguments over mask requirements and other restrictions have turned ugly in recent days as the deadly coronavirus surge across the U.S. engulfs small and medium-size cities that once seemed safely removed from the outbreak.”
Source: Tensions rise over masks as virus grips smaller US cities
A teacher who turned his home into a PPE factory during the pandemic was honored with a new car – CNN
When health care workers were running out of personal protective equipment as the coronavirus pandemic spread across the United States, a middle school shop teacher in New Jersey decided he had to help.
Your Mask Needs These Three Layers to Fully Protect You, Study Says
A new study has added to the mounting evidence that your mask isn’t fully protecting you if it doesn’t have at least three layers of fabric.
Source: Your Mask Needs These Three Layers to Fully Protect You, Study Says
Covid-19: World’s top latex glove maker shuts factories
Malaysia’s Top Glove will close more than half of its plants after a surge in virus cases.
Source: Covid-19: World’s top latex glove maker shuts factories
We may have to accept a ‘good enough’ COVID-19 vaccine, at least in 2021
We will struggle to find a vaccine that works perfectly for people who need it most, despite what the headlines say is coming in 2021.
Source: We may have to accept a ‘good enough’ COVID-19 vaccine, at least in 2021