21 March 2020

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“The FDA just approved a new rapid coronavirus test that can diagnose the virus in 45 minutes


You Can Help Break the Chain of Transmission…Every time each of us stops, or even just delays, an infection is a small victory.”


“'Hope amid the despair', says KZN premier as SA[South Africa]'s first two Covid-19 patients discharged


“…Virginia has the ability to perform testing for over 1,000 patients, and with the addition of private labs and hospitals that are supporting the state, the number is actually higher”


“NHS enlists all English private hospitals to treat coronavirus”


“…the most recent data from China suggests that the vast majority of people who come down with COVID-19 suffer only mild symptoms — and sometimes no symptoms at all — and then recover quickly.”


“A company founded by two University of Toronto researchers will be manufacturing a portable ventilator that could help Canadian patients with COVID-19.”


“Apple has pledged to donate 2 million industrial masks to help address the needs of health care workers in areas hit hard by the new coronavirus…”


“I am a millennial who recovered from a treatable, but horrible, virus. Don't take coronavirus lightly”


“'I know people are afraid... but we will not run out of tests', minister says amid reports of delays for Covid-19 test”


“To date, Alberta has completed just over 20,000 COVID-19 tests — more than any other province in Canada. That's been possible due to existing infrastructure, the early availability of testing kits, collaboration with universities and a testing process that runs around the clock…”


“Facebook donates 720,000 medical masks, 1.5 million gloves for coronavirus battle”


“How you can help during the coronavirus outbreak”


“The Ministry of Health has confirmed that 1,326 patients have now died from coronavirus in Spain…The only good news is that 2,125 patients have already completely recovered from the disease.”


“Behind the scenes of a University Hospitals drive-thru coronavirus testing station


“Austin-based digital health company Everlywell announced it would start to offer the public an at-home collection kit with telehealth diagnosis for COVID-19 starting Monday. The company said it plans to have testing and diagnosis capacity for 250,000 people weekly.