Dr. Stuart Weiss: COVID-19 Update Thursday 24-September-2020
By Dr. Stuart Weiss
Dr. Stuart Weiss, FACEP, FAAP, CBCP
September 24, 2020 |
Coronavirus update for September 24, 2020 World Wide Updates France places restrictions on bars and restaurants following surge in coronavirus cases UK records highest number of new coronavirus cases since April Indian government minister dies from Covid-19 Over 80% of Covid-19 cases in Africa could be asymptomatic, WHO warns As a second coronavirus wave hits Europe, some schools blame outbreaks on partying Swedish Prime Minister calls rising number of coronavirus cases “worrying” From Anguilla to Barbados: The exotic destinations now competing for remote workers UK estimates fewer than 10,000 new infections per day, lower than during first wave Beijing has “punished” more than 1,100 officials over virus prevention measures Hungary welcomes 20,000 soccer fans for UEFA Super Cup, amid growing virus fears Israel moves to significantly tighten lockdown restrictions as cases rise Second German minister in coronavirus quarantine A second surge of cases hasn’t been matched by mortality in Europe. Experts warn that will change UK mulling vaccine trials that deliberately expose volunteers to Covid-19 UAE resumes issuing entry visas, but work permits excluded: state media Indian PM Modi asks states to reduce Covid-19 restrictions, focus on restarting the economy Hundreds of thousands of students in Scotland banned from socializing Portugal to extend restrictions until mid-October as cases continue to rise Dutch cases hit new record daily rise Iranians urged to wear masks following record rise in daily coronavirus cases Novavax has started a late-stage trial of its experimental Covid-19 vaccine UK launches coronavirus contact tracing app The French Open will be able to welcome only 1,000 people a day Kenya’s anti-corruption agency has documented evidence of “criminal” behavior by officials over the procurement of Covid-19 emergency equipment Israel’s prime minister has defended his decision to tighten the country’s lockdown measures Total Cases Worldwide: 32,330,254Total Deaths Worldwide: 985,585Total Recovered: 23,830,911 US Updates Syracuse University cancels spring break CDC’s ensemble forecast now projects up to 226,000 US Covid-19 deaths by Oct. 17 FDA chief still won’t comment on Trump’s threat to override vaccine rules NYC school safety agents shuffled around as educators test positive for coronavirus How Google Maps can show you how bad Covid-19 is near you Tennessee Department of Education releases data on learning loss among K-12 students Schools in this Virginia county will allow some students to return for in-person learning in October “Politics will play no role whatsoever in the approval of a vaccine,” Trump’s HHS secretary says Another 870,000 Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week United Airlines to offer Covid-19 testing for passengers Over 90% of Americans are susceptible to virus, says CDC chief, as 22 states report rising cases 20,000 flags placed on National Mall to commemorate US virus deaths New York City’s Times Square to host virtual New Year’s Eve ball drop Trump claims White House can overrule FDA’s attempt to toughen guidelines for Covid-19 vaccine Fauci says “large proportion” of US will not be vaccinated for Covid-19 this year Iowa beef plant slapped with $957 fine after coronavirus outbreak After virus surge, cities ban gatherings for ages 18 to 22 Total US cases: 7,172,572 Total US deaths: 207,262 Total Recovered: 4,418,260 Total Tested in US: 97,459,742 Total cases in CA: 798,294 Total deaths in CA: 15,340 Total cases in TX: 755,943 Total deaths in TX: 15,491 Total cases in FL: 693,040 Total deaths in FL: 13,795 Total cases in NY: 486,923 Total deaths in NY: 33,193 Contact us |
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