Month: April 2020

Juhasz, “‘The Wuhan I Know’: A Comic About The City Behind The Coronavirus Headlines,” NPR, April 4, 2020.

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A 23-year-old woman originally from Wuhan created a graphic novel about the discrimination she faced and the wonderful qualities of the city itself before it became known for a disease. Part of the graphic novel is included in the link. https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/03/30/823825436/the-wuhan-i-know-a-comic-about-the-city-behind-the-coronavirus-headlines?live=1&utm_source=npr_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=20200403&utm_term=4500285&utm_campaign=the-new-normal&utm_id=52308689&orgid=

Harmer, “A Supercarrier Sidelined By COVID-19 Could Be The Canary In The Coal Mine For The Navy (Updated),” The Drive, March 26, 2020.

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This is the story of the USS Theodore Roosevelt. The subtitle for the article reads: “Tight living conditions make U.S. Navy ships ripe for outbreaks of COVID-19, which could have damning consequences for national security.” https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/32733/a-supercarrier-sidelined-by-covid-19-could-be-the-canary-in-the-coal-mine-for-the-navy?fbclid=IwAR3hwhIcwnYE91P2M0UF6MSoc9Hy3hOW1gUt9j7MVJTbiJZFuWjfYIi8lX4

Sailors Aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt Cheering Their Dismissed Captain

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Video from Facebook of sailors cheering for Captain Brett Crozier as he walked off the carrier’s gangplank in Guam, where the ship made port to remove 100 crew members with the coronavirus. Crozier was abruptly removed as commander of the Roosevelt on Thursday after he sent a letter critical of the U.S. Navy’s handling of … Read more

Managing Grief

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This article, published by the Harvard Business Review, is an interview with David Kessler, an expert on grief, about the different forms of grief people may be feeling during this pandemic (e.g. collective grief, anticipatory grief), the different stages of grief, and how to manage this grief. In particular, Kessler highlights the importance of acceptance, … Read more

COVID-19 Projections

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This website gives the predictions of when each state will reach its peak, assuming full social distancing. It outlines how many hospital beds are needed, how many beds are available, and how many ventilators will be needed. https://covid19.healthdata.org/projections

Masks Hijacked by US Government? Washington Post, April 2, 2020.

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Berlin official denounces diversion of 200,000 masks, accuses U.S. of ‘wild west’ tactics BERLIN — A delivery of 200,000 face masks ordered and paid for by the Berlin police was “confiscated” en route, a city official said Friday, citing U.S. legislation as the likely reason for the diversion by an American company. The consignment of … Read more

Final exams suspended in France

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Today, the French minister of education announced that all written exams for the high school baccalauréat would be suspended due to COVID-19. This is major news: these exams are a major milestone event for the French high school student, and consist of cumulative exams touching on everything learned during senior year of high school. A … Read more

Repurposing University Spaces for Covid-19 Patients

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https://news.yale.edu/2020/03/27/covid-19-spreads-yale-and-hospital-prepare As Connecticut becomes a hot spot state for the coronavirus, Yale and nearby medical institutions are doing their part to provide much needed space for the influx of patients. Even Yale nursing faculty, students, and staff have volunteered to help with the surge in Covid-19 cases. Furthermore, hospital employees are even giving their own … Read more