Covid-19

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The way South Korea crushed its second wave is a warning to us all
A story about testing, contract tracing and controlling the spread of the virus. Cultural taboos and privacy issues can be a detriment to stopping the spread of the virus as we learn from this storyA story about testing, contract tracing and controlling the spread of the virus. Cultural taboos andTags: guidance, testing, contact tracing
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What CDC wants schools, camps to do before reopening
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has finally issued full interim guidance on how schools and other establishments can safely open during the covid-19 pandemic, and below are all the recommendations for schools and camps. -
Metaphors Matter in a Time of Pandemic
Language matters. This author critiques the use of War metaphors in dealing with pandemics. Author reminds us that at war we require command and control, rather than the spontaneous volunteerism we have seen with self-isolation and self quarantine. -
A guide to negotiating a covid 'bubble' with other people
In some places, “double-bubbling” is becoming official policy: households are being encouraged to buddy up for the sake of variety and mental health. But negotiating to become part of someone else’s intimate circle in the midst of a pandemic is fraught with dangers both medical (what if you inadvertently infect one another?) and social. (What if you have a falling out? Whom do you pick? What if they don’t pick you?). -
What Hamburg's Missteps In 1892 Cholera Outbreak Can Teach Us About COVID-19 Response
As the world comes to terms with how governments have responded to today's coronavirus pandemic, some are looking to history to guide them. Chief among those lessons is the need "to have proper precautions in place," and not to try and hush it up or try and deny its existence. Then it has fatal consequences for many, many people.As the world comes to terms with how governments have responded to today's coronavirus pandemic, somTags: guidance, precautions, reopening, history
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Back to Work Safely - Science based recommendations
Learn specific, easy-to-follow, science-based recommendations for limiting the transmission of the coronavirus while operating a wide variety of businesses, including restaurants, retail outlets, and hair and nail salons.Learn specific, easy-to-follow, science-based recommendations for limiting the transmission of the cTags: guidance, precautions, reopening
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California lessons from the 1918 pandemic: One city dithered; another acted and saved lives
Those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it. In the 1918 pandemic, Los Angeles adapted strict quarantine measures while San Francisco didn't. LA's excess death rate was 494 per 100,000 residents, lower than any other city. San Francisco suffered 673 excess deaths per 100,000.Those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it. In the 1918 pandemic, Los Angeles adapteTags: guidance, reopening, history, quarantine
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Vitamin D is crucial for immune health -- make sure you're getting enough
Studies suggest that vitamin D can help prevent respiratory infections or reduce the severity of them, especially if you have a deficiency. They jury's out on how exactly it can protect you from the coronavirus, but some medical experts recommend taking a vitamin D supplement to help boost your immune system.Studies suggest that vitamin D can help prevent respiratory infections or reduce the severity of theTags: guidance, prevention
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How to get help from federal government
Links and information on various federal assistance programs during the coronavirus crisis. The article provides a table with a list of resources for each state.Links and information on various federal assistance programs during the coronavirus crisis. The artiTags: guidance, financial help
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What to Do If You Are Sick and a Self Checker
This page offers a self-checker Bot to guide and help you make decisions and seek appropriate medical care.This page offers a self-checker Bot to guide and help you make decisions and seek appropriate medicaTags: symptoms, guidance, precautions
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Testing for COVID-19
Learn about the kinds of tests for COVID-19, who should be tested, and what you should do after you get the results. -
How Long Coronavirus Lives On Clothes, And How To Wash Them
The best precautions to take with your laundry, the right detergents to use, what types of clothes retain the virus longer, what temperature should you use to wash your clothes and more.The best precautions to take with your laundry, the right detergents to use, what types of clothes rTags: guidance, myths, precautions, transmission
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Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
Health and government officials are working together to maintain the safety, security, and health of the American people. Small businesses are encouraged to do their part to keep their employees, customers, and themselves healthy. Learn about different programs designed to help small businesses through this crisis.Health and government officials are working together to maintain the safety, security, and health ofTags: guidance, trusted resource
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Help prevent the spread of coronavirus in L.A. County.
Learn the latest measures taken by Mayor Garcetti to help Angelino's deal with the aftermath of Coronavirus.Learn the latest measures taken by Mayor Garcetti to help Angelino's deal with the aftermath of CoroTags: news, guidance, trusted resource
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US Department of State informs on travel rules and restrictions
In order to limit the spread of the Coronavirus, the department of state has introduced a number of travel restrictions and guidelines. Find the latest information hereTags: guidance, trusted resource
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Important information about Covid-19 by CA department of public health
This page provides valuable information for California residence including behavioral information like going out and social distancing as well as information on what to do when you start displaying Covid-19 like symptoms.This page provides valuable information for California residence including behavioral information liTags: guidance, california
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A Message From Concerned Physicians
The COVID-19 pandemic has reached a point where containment is no longer possible. The COVID-19 threat is real, and rapidly getting worse. Many of you are very nervous, some are unsure of the validity of the information you are reading. As physician leaders, we felt it was important to craft a resource you can rely on as being scientifically accurate and one which contains as much actionable information and guidance as possible.The COVID-19 pandemic has reached a point where containment is no longer possible. The COVID-19 threTags: guidance
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How Clean Are Your Hands?
This post will both review effective handwashing techniques as well as respond to some common myths to help you be safe.Tags: guidance, myths, prevention