Last Friday, the US had approximately 1,300 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases. As of 4:00 pm, today, there are over 16,600 cases. This week, there has been a flood of new information about the disease, such as the risk it poses to younger people. The social distancing recommendation has moved to statewide “shelter in place” measures in California and New York. News reports of “approved” drugs to treat COVID-19 were later changed to report that there are no FDA approved drugs at this time.
For this weekend’s reading, articles and links on the following coronavirus topic areas:
Drugs for COVID – 19 Treatment: Current Status
U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Continues to Facilitate Development of Treatments
New York Times: With Minimal Evidence, Trump Asks F.D.A. to Study Malaria Drugs for Coronavirus
US Physicians’ Perspectives – Yes It Is a Crisis
New York Times: A New York Doctor’s Coronavirus Warning: The Sky Is Falling
The NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL of MEDICINE: Am I Part of the Cure or Am I Part of the Disease? Keeping Coronavirus Out When a Doctor Comes Home
Helpful Tips
Wirecutter – A New York Times Company: How to Handle Packages During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Wirecutter – A New York Times Company: Which Common HouseholdCleaners Work Against the Coronavirus?
Washington Post: Grocery shopping during the coronavirus: Wash your hands, keep your distance and limit trips
Parade: Avoid Cabin Fever With These 125 Ideas to Keep Kids Entertained During the Coronavirus Crisis
Free Coronavirus News Access
Numerous news organizations are providing free access to coronavirus coverage, including:
The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/news-event/coronavirus
The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/coronavirus/
New England Journal of Medicine: https://www.nejm.org/coronavirus
Springer Nature: https://www.springernature.com/gp/researchers/campaigns/coronavirus
The Lancet https://www.thelancet.com/coronavirus
