Dr. Stuart Weiss: COVID-19 Update Friday 13-November-2020
| By Dr. Stuart Weiss |
Nov 13, 2020
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Topics: Thanksgiving, UGH!!
| Thanksgiving, UGH!! Okay, so lets talk turkey. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays of the year. Its all about family and fun and food, three of my fav things without any of the other requirements attached to other holidays. You don’t have to do anything on Thanksgiving if you don’t want to. Although its a great holiday, its risky this year. With an all time high number of new cases today at 170,473, according to NBC News and the fourth day this week that we have set a new record, this holiday can increase our CoViD numbers even more. 1249 Americans died from CoViD-19 today. Things will be getting worse for the next several months. Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, was on CBS This Morning today to plead with Americans to take seriously the skyrocketing coronavirus case numbers across the country, warning the danger is elevated as families prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving. Meeting with anyone outside one’s household indoors for an extended period of time carries risks. Getting tested, quarantining after travel and wearing masks are ways to reduce that risk, Dr. Fauci reiterated. So what can you do? Let me tell you what my family is doing. All of us are getting tested a day before Thanksgiving. If its not too cold or raining, we will be bundled up and celebrating the meal outdoors. Households will be sitting together to limit the contact time between different groups. If we have to go indoors, we will be eating far apart from each other with windows open. We will gather to talk with masks on and only take them off when we are eating or drinking and only for as short a time as possible. Each table will have its own food, utensils and cups to limit sharing between households. We are looking to reduce risk by following basic public health principles: social distancing, face masks, hand washing and testing. What ever you decide to do, be cautious and think about limiting risk. Keep vulnerable high risk people safe. Perhaps drop food off and do a Zoom holiday. Put some thought into this. I am looking forward to Thanksgiving this year. It will be different but it still will be fun. I will start my day as medical advisor to the Macys Thanksgiving Parade and then head to my sister’s home for a socially distant, safe feast where I will overeat, as usual, and enjoy the company of people I love. Be well, Dr. Stu Weiss |
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COVID-19 HEADLINES FOR TODAY
| Coronavirus update for November 13, 2020 World Wide UpdatesMore than 50 million cases of Covid-19 have been recorded worldwide One in four deaths in France are due to Covid-19 Trudeau warns Christmas could be in jeopardy after holiday season surge Italy reports record 40,000 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours Ireland may take staged approach to easing Covid-19 lockdown, says prime minister Passengers who tested negative for Covid-19 on the Caribbean cruise ship will be allowed to travel home Liverpool and Egypt soccer star Mohamed Salah tests positive for Covid-19 Delhi health minister issues Diwali warning as cases rise in Indian capital Several European countries have reasons to be cautiously optimistic WHO “has been in touch” with the institution behind Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine Country of Georgia sees record high Covid-19 cases Estonia tightens restrictions, as cases surge Germany will not ease Covid-19 restrictions despite “flattening” rate South Korean company to produce 150m annual doses of Russian Covid-19 vaccine Northern Ireland extends Covid-19 lockdown by a week India prepares to celebrate Diwali, as experts warn that cases could surge People with learning disabilities up to six times more likely to die of Covid-19 in England than peers UK serial killer “Yorkshire Ripper” dies in hospital after contracting Covid-19 Russia reports new daily record of coronavirus cases Global drug makers pledge to help deliver potential Covid-19 treatments to poorer countries Japan reports highest daily number of Covid-19 cases but PM says no need for state of emergency Study finds more evidence that a new, mutant coronavirus strain spreads more easily, but it’s not more dangerous Germany reports more than 23,000 coronavirus infections in a single day India’s capital region, which includes New Delhi, recorded its highest number of Covid-19 deaths in a single day A 24-hour rapid response team will be deployed in Seoul to enforce a mask mandate Nurse in Mexico records heartrending message before dying of COVID-19 Australian state of Victoria reports 15th straight day of zero cases and deaths Mo Salah tests positive Sweden sees greatest daily increase in infections Total Cases Worldwide: 53,667,698 Total Deaths Worldwide: 1,307,646 Total Recovered: 37,445,345 US Updates The US has surpassed 10.5 million cases and 240,000 deaths, with several states breaking daily case records California has become the second US state to top 1 million Covid-19 cases. El Paso, TX frontline workers call ruling allowing businesses to reopen “a disaster for our health system which is in near collapse” St. Louis will run out of intensive care beds in early December if trajectory continues, says official Louisiana governor blames Halloween for rise in cases NYC mayor urges state to reevaluate closing bars, restaurants Dozens of Secret Service officers self-isolating after coronavirus exposure Pfizer vaccine presents “unique challenges” for distribution, Azar says US President-elect’s adviser says Biden won’t “shut the whole country down” Biden team seeks Covid-19 back-channels with transition locked out The US has reported more than 153,000 new cases as infections accelerate US Supreme Court justice raised religious liberty concerns about Covid restrictions Colorado Covid-19 hospitalizations are at an all-time high In areas of the US hit hard by Covid-19, schools are going back to virtual learning Sen. Mitch McConnell rejected Democrat’s demand for big Covid relief package More than 10,000 people have now died from Covid-19 in Massachusetts Experts say you shouldn’t expect a coronavirus vaccine before December Disney’s CEO accused the California governor of applying “arbitrary standards” in its decision to close Disneyland An influential Covid-19 model projects the US death toll could reach 439,000 by March 1 US surpasses record Covid-19 hospitalizations for the third consecutive day The economy as we knew it might be over, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell says Chicago issues stay at home advisory as cases rise in the city CDC projects up to 282,000 US Covid-19 deaths by December 5 Cuomo, neighboring governors holding weekend worship as coronavirus situation ‘deteriorates’ Rep. Don Young, 87, tests positive for COVID-19 months after mocking seriousness of pandemic Elon Musk questions accuracy of coronavirus rapid tests after receiving both positive and negative results Costco updates mask policy amid fears over second wave of coronavirus Trump says there will be no lockdown as coronavirus cases increase in the US Total US cases: 11,036,282 Total US deaths: 249,739 Total Recovered: 6,771,065 Total Tested in US: 158,066,575 Total cases in TX: 1,071,927 Total deaths in TX: 19,877 Total cases in CA: 1,011,677 Total deaths in CA: 18,171 Total cases in FL: 870,552 Total deaths in FL: 17,450 Total cases in NY: 587,537 Total deaths in NY: 33,943 |
| Coronavirus update for November 13, 2020 World Wide UpdatesMore than 50 million cases of Covid-19 have been recorded worldwide One in four deaths in France are due to Covid-19 Trudeau warns Christmas could be in jeopardy after holiday season surge Italy reports record 40,000 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours Ireland may take staged approach to easing Covid-19 lockdown, says prime minister Passengers who tested negative for Covid-19 on the Caribbean cruise ship will be allowed to travel home Liverpool and Egypt soccer star Mohamed Salah tests positive for Covid-19 Delhi health minister issues Diwali warning as cases rise in Indian capital Several European countries have reasons to be cautiously optimistic WHO “has been in touch” with the institution behind Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine Country of Georgia sees record high Covid-19 cases Estonia tightens restrictions, as cases surge Germany will not ease Covid-19 restrictions despite “flattening” rate South Korean company to produce 150m annual doses of Russian Covid-19 vaccine Northern Ireland extends Covid-19 lockdown by a week India prepares to celebrate Diwali, as experts warn that cases could surge People with learning disabilities up to six times more likely to die of Covid-19 in England than peers UK serial killer “Yorkshire Ripper” dies in hospital after contracting Covid-19 Russia reports new daily record of coronavirus cases Global drug makers pledge to help deliver potential Covid-19 treatments to poorer countries Japan reports highest daily number of Covid-19 cases but PM says no need for state of emergency Study finds more evidence that a new, mutant coronavirus strain spreads more easily, but it’s not more dangerous Germany reports more than 23,000 coronavirus infections in a single day India’s capital region, which includes New Delhi, recorded its highest number of Covid-19 deaths in a single day A 24-hour rapid response team will be deployed in Seoul to enforce a mask mandate Nurse in Mexico records heartrending message before dying of COVID-19 Australian state of Victoria reports 15th straight day of zero cases and deaths Mo Salah tests positive Sweden sees greatest daily increase in infections Total Cases Worldwide: 53,667,698Total Deaths Worldwide: 1,307,646Total Recovered: 37,445,345 US UpdatesThe US has surpassed 10.5 million cases and 240,000 deaths, with several states breaking daily case records California has become the second US state to top 1 million Covid-19 cases. El Paso, TX frontline workers call ruling allowing businesses to reopen “a disaster for our health system which is in near collapse” St. Louis will run out of intensive care beds in early December if trajectory continues, says official Louisiana governor blames Halloween for rise in cases NYC mayor urges state to reevaluate closing bars, restaurants Dozens of Secret Service officers self-isolating after coronavirus exposure Pfizer vaccine presents “unique challenges” for distribution, Azar says US President-elect’s adviser says Biden won’t “shut the whole country down” Biden team seeks Covid-19 back-channels with transition locked out The US has reported more than 153,000 new cases as infections accelerate US Supreme Court justice raised religious liberty concerns about Covid restrictions Colorado Covid-19 hospitalizations are at an all-time high In areas of the US hit hard by Covid-19, schools are going back to virtual learning Sen. Mitch McConnell rejected Democrat’s demand for big Covid relief package More than 10,000 people have now died from Covid-19 in Massachusetts Experts say you shouldn’t expect a coronavirus vaccine before December Disney’s CEO accused the California governor of applying “arbitrary standards” in its decision to close Disneyland An influential Covid-19 model projects the US death toll could reach 439,000 by March 1 US surpasses record Covid-19 hospitalizations for the third consecutive day The economy as we knew it might be over, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell says Chicago issues stay at home advisory as cases rise in the city CDC projects up to 282,000 US Covid-19 deaths by December 5 Cuomo, neighboring governors holding weekend worship as coronavirus situation ‘deteriorates’ Rep. Don Young, 87, tests positive for COVID-19 months after mocking seriousness of pandemic Elon Musk questions accuracy of coronavirus rapid tests after receiving both positive and negative results Costco updates mask policy amid fears over second wave of coronavirus Trump says there will be no lockdown as coronavirus cases increase in the US Total US cases: 11,036,282Total US deaths: 249,739Total Recovered: 6,771,065Total Tested in US: 158,066,575 Total cases in TX: 1,071,927Total deaths in TX: 19,877 Total cases in CA: 1,011,677Total deaths in CA: 18,171 Total cases in FL: 870,552Total deaths in FL: 17,450 Total cases in NY: 587,537Total deaths in NY: 33,943 |
