Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) Update: 8/5/2020

(Fantastic logo done by discord user s7wf, other logo images/uh-oh scale created by Sequ892)

Worldometers Summary Tables
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/

Alternative information tracker: https://covidtracking.com/

- "U.S. regulators have assured scientists that political pressure will not determine when a coronavirus vaccine is approved even as the White House hopes to have one ready ahead of the November presidential election, the country’s leading infectious diseases expert Anthony Fauci said on Wednesday.

“We have assurances, and I’ve discussed this with the regulatory authorities, that they promise that they are not going to let political considerations interfere with a regulatory decision,” Dr. Fauci told Reuters in an interview. " - Reuters
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-fauci-exclusive/exclusive-fauci-says-regulators-promise-politics-will-not-guide-vaccine-timing-idUSKCN25133S 

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"Why scientists are worried about a 'Warp Speed' COVID-19 vaccine, Taking short cuts could have serious repercussions" -SFGate.
https://www.sfgate.com/science/article/Why-scientists-worry-about-a-Warp-Speed-15458316.php

- "AstraZeneca has been granted protection from future product liability claims related to its COVID-19 vaccine hopeful by most of the countries with which it has struck supply agreements, a senior executive told Reuters. " -Reuters

https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-astrazeneca-results-vaccine-liability/astrazeneca-to-be-exempt-from-coronavirus-vaccine-liability-claims-in-most-countries-idUKKCN24V2EN

- "The City of Amsterdam on Wednesday began ordering use of face masks in crowded areas such as its “Red Light” prostitution district, in a drive against the coronavirus that stands in contrast with national policy. " -Reuters
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-netherlands-masks/with-no-nationwide-rule-amsterdam-insists-on-virus-masks-idUSKCN2512CF

- "This study found that in patients who had recovered from COVID-19, 87.4% reported persistence of at least 1 symptom, particularly fatigue and dyspnea.... this is a single-center study with a relatively small number of patients and without a control group of patients discharged for other reasons. " -Jamanetwork
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2768351

- "Children Often Carry More Coronavirus than Adults Do: Study: It’s not clear if their high viral load makes kids more likely to infect others." -The-scientist.com
https://www.the-scientist.com/news-opinion/children-often-carry-more-coronavirus-than-adults-study-67785

- "Increasing evidence supported the possible neuro-invasion potential of SARS-CoV-2. ...In this follow-up stage, neurological symptoms were presented in 55% COVID-19 patients. " -The Lancet
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/eclinm/article/PIIS2589-5370(20)30228-5/fulltext

- "Many Americans have resisted wearing masks and social distancing, calling such precautions an overreaction or an infringement on their liberty. Public health experts say the problem has been compounded by confusing and inconsistent guidance from politicians and a patchwork quilt of approaches to containing the scourge by county, state and federal governments." - AP News
https://apnews.com/24e2247bb296d6381dc14c0cc1d27d96

The United States scale is steady at a 3.7 due to the virus spreading while states are re-opening. A level 4 and above is reserved from when the situation in Texas/Arizona spreads (extreme strain on hospital capacity.) If your state is experiencing 100% hospital capacity, consider that a level 4.

The previously high number was due to protests in every single state. The number/severity of the protests/riots has dropped. That said, if the virus continues on its current course, it wouldn't surprise me to have the entire U.S. at a 4 for some time.

International/Rest of the world: 0.5-3/5

Just as a heads up, I'll be discontinuing the accompanying podcast after this week for similar reasons for reducing to 1x a week updates; news and individuals tuning in has decreased, it seems to have been more useful on the daily updates, and I'm continuing to streamline the update format. All other media/methods of accessing updates (Facebook, Twitter, Patreon, Imgur) will remain as they are. Thank you to those who did listen in!

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A breakdown of United States cases. Combining Worldometers and NPR. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/03/16/816707182/map-tracking-the-spread-of-the-coronavirus-in-the-u-s

Daily Cases Chart from WorldoMeters.info
*Chart is for end of the previous day (usually.) Visit Worldometers for a visual curve, and other options.

Active Cases: Chart from WorldoMeters.info
*Chart is for end of the day- sometimes doesn't update by the time this post goes live.

Countries with at least 1 active case. Data not available for the UK/Netherlands/Spain/Sweden, and some numbers may be out of date. (Worldometers not updating for some reason.) So fair warning. An alternate source may need to be found.

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***************************************NOTICE*********************************** Due to the continued spread of the virus and current recommendations, it's highly, HIGHLY advised to shop with caution only as needed and to wear gloves/a mask if able, disinfecting when getting into your car or home. How to remove gloves:
https://www.globus.co.uk/img/disposable-glove-donning.jpg
Remember to wipe off the mask if reusable.

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*NEW* from @snazzyuseridissnazzy
"Since March 10, Open Source Medical Supplies has led the international maker community to produce over 14 million units of PPE and medical supplies for Covid relief efforts. Our Facebook group now has 73k active members https://www.facebook.com/groups/opensourcecovid19medicalsupplies/about/ and our website curates over 100 open source designs for medical supplies and connects over 750 international maker groups who are designing, producing, and distributing all over the world. https://opensourcemedicalsupplies.org/impact/ Want to help? Find a local group and get started! https://opensourcemedicalsupplies.org/local-response/#map"

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@anorner
https://www.weneedmasks.org/ This link has requests for masks. Joann's is also donating material for mask making.

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https://www.uscovidplasma.org/

Link for plasma donors who are greatly needed if you've had COVID-19 and can donate to help others recover.

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From User: Elihero:

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Save The Ears:
We are producing ear savers for front line workers wearing masks all day at no cost to those who request them. We currently run on donations and our own dime. We have already mailed over 7000 Ear Savers all across the globe. We can also produce other 3d printed parts on request.

Here is our site: https://savetheears.org
Instagram: https://instagram.com/save.the.ears?igshid=4mqypry1dlz0
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yooze
Prusa is a 3D printer manufacturer and has released files publicly available to 3D print face shields to medical providers. There is a Slack volunteer group in the US called masksfordocs trying to organize and direct delivery of these 3D printed masks to hotspots and areas in dire need of PPE.

Here is the link for masksfordocs:
https://masksfordocs.com/

Link for the files from Prusa:
https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/25857-prusa-protective-face-shield-rc3/files

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Make4Covid
Colorado healthcare professionals don't have the equipment they need. We're making it.
https://www.make4covid.co/

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Resources to donate surplus masks for healthcare providers!

https://imgur.com/gallery/974UwvA

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@TheRealWhaleLord is starting up a youtube series concerning the Coronavirus!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GX9fJSpsnx8

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Help request for a surgeon who does not have access to masks!
https://imgur.com/gallery/lNfj9KZ

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User @gravyandfries is running Covid19 Supply deliveries for those at risk, sick, or elderly. Link: https://imgur.com/gallery/wOQDQyk

For new volunteers: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScg574ML9uPlFDrgdNDOQywPR_DESivrzB8-9olwStV8biZNg/viewform
For Supplies Requests: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2jYAVD-9EnD67fiEn7pylaJx4jzuvmanOfV3H51vXNkD2lQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

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A good summary and conglomeration of graphs, statistics, and general virus information: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/transmission/

Vaccine/Treatment Status and options
https://graphics.reuters.com/HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS/yxmvjqywprz/index.html

Alternative data tracking project: https://covidtracking.com/

- Did you take a deep breath? No? Ok, now you did? You can keep reading.

- You didn't take one, did you? Oh, NOW you did? Good =)

Concerns now include:

1. The severity of the second wave as things may coincide with Flu season.
2. Hospital Capacity.
3. Supply chain remaining intact (manufacturing -> warehouse -> stores->consumers)
4. Learning what this virus actually does to the human body in full- as such info is still being learned. It is not confined to affecting just the respiratory system, but many major organs including the brain.