Dr. Stuart Weiss: COVID-19 Update Thursday 22-October-2020
By Dr. Stuart Weiss
Dr. Stuart Weiss, FACEP, FAAP, CBCP
| October 22, 2020 |
COVID-19 HEADLINES FOR TODAY
| Coronavirus update for October 22, 2020 World Wide Updates UK rolling out Covid-19 tests to deliver results in “minutes” to schools and universities Spain reported a record 20,986 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday evening Italy records at least 16,000 new coronavirus cases in last 24 hours Portugal reported a record 3,270 new Covid-19 infections Germany records 11,287 cases on Thursday The Netherlands recorded 9,283 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours Greece imposes nighttime curfew in Athens UK chief scientific adviser says widespread vaccine rollout not possible until spring 2021 Bulgaria makes face coverings mandatory in public places France reported a new record for daily coronavirus infections, with 41,622 new cases in the past 24 hours Indian officials pledge to provide free Covid-19 vaccines to two states 46 million people affected by France’s nighttime curfew Germany will require travelers from the UK to quarantine Puerto Rico closes 911 centers after employees test positive for Covid-19 Parts of Portugal are under partial lockdown Rheumatoid arthritis drug falls short as treatment for hospitalized Covid-19 patients in three studies Coronavirus vaccine volunteer in Brazil’s AstraZeneca trial dies — but authorities say trial to continue Contact tracing in England reaches record low, as UK government announces more economic aid Ireland went into Europe’s strictest coronavirus lockdown on Thursday for six weeks Poland reports more than 12,000 new Covid-19 cases and the daily death count is now four times higher than during its first virus wave Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko is self-isolating after one of his family members tested positive for the virus India slowly opens up as it lifts suspension on work, student, and medical visas Princess Diana interviewer Martin Bashir “seriously unwell” with Covid-19 Belgium’s deputy prime minister in ICU with Covid-19 Czech Republic posts another daily high increase in Covid-19 cases, as restrictions tighten Police drones will monitor Australia’s Victoria state while local sporting heroes clash over 1,000 miles away Tokyo airport to open Covid-19 testing center that returns results in 2 hours Germany reports fresh single-day high in new Covid-19 cases Brazilian senator dies of Covid-19 Only 6,000 participants have so far received both doses in Russian vaccine’s Phase 3 trial Manchester United reports more than $30 million in losses due to Covid-19 More than 5,600 people were diagnosed with Covid-19 in Iran in a 24-hour period The UK reported a highest single-day increase in new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday Spain has now surpassed 1 million Covid-19 cases Slovakia to impose partial lockdown from Saturday Cyprus makes masks obligatory outdoors and imposes curfews Total Cases Worldwide: 41,911,957 Total Deaths Worldwide: 1,141,210 Total Recovered: 31,103,064 US Updates Remdesivir receives FDA approval to treat hospitalized Covid-19 patients Emergency approval of a Covid-19 vaccine won’t stop or undermine clinical trials, FDA official says Mississippi health official: White, maskless people causing uptick in Covid-19 cases Oklahoma recorded 1,628 new cases — the highest daily total of new cases since the pandemic began Ohio reported 2,425 new Covid-19 cases Florida reported its highest daily increase of Covid-19 cases in two months, with 5,557 new cases. Wisconsin had recorded its deadliest day in coronavirus deaths, Gov. Tony Evers says Utah governor warns hospitals filling up as Covid-19 cases continue to spread University of Toledo halts men’s basketball program following positive Covid-19 cases CDC to roll out cell phone-based monitoring system for Covid-19 vaccine recipients Massachusetts governor announces $774 million economic recovery plan El Paso County in Texas reports a new daily record of Covid-19 cases Vaccine could be available to “all Americans” by early April, Azar says Boston mayor calls suspension of in-person learning “devastating” Southwest Airlines says it will sell every seat New Jersey governor will continue to quarantine despite negative Covid-19 test Moderna enrolls all 30,000 participants in US Phase 3 Covid-19 vaccine trial CDC’s ensemble forecast now projects up to 247,000 US Covid-19 deaths by Nov. 14 Coronavirus pandemic is causing “unacceptable” shortages in US drug supplies, report says Airline groups ask Trump administration for coronavirus testing plan Pelosi: “We’re on a good path” for a stimulus package Chris Christie urges people to wear masks: “Wear it or you may regret it – as I did” American jobless claims fall below 800,000 for first time since mid-March Faulty US Covid-19 response meant 130,000 to 210,000 avoidable deaths, report finds Total US cases: 8,644,351Total US deaths: 228,213Total Recovered: 5,643,712Total Tested in US: 127,825,177 Total cases in CA: 890,642Total deaths in CA: 17,850 Total cases in TX: 890,336Total deaths in TX: 17,223 Total cases in FL: 768,091Total deaths in FL: 16,273 Total cases in NY: 525,962Total deaths in NY: 33,530 Contact us |
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