From the New Yorker: can we control the new coronavirus?
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/04/13/the-quest-for-a-pandemic-pill
Month: April 2020
A 100-year-old WWII veteran died of Covid-19. His twin brother died 100 years earlier in the flu pandemic
McDonnell Nieto del Rio, Giulia. “A 100-year-old WWII veteran died of Covid-19. His twin brother died 100 years earlier in the flu pandemic.” CNN. April 23, 2020.
Coronavirus experiences from a parental perspective
The following videos are about the experiences of parents with coronavirus and taking care of their children. A doctor-mom recounts her jarring experience as she stays with her 4-year-old son in the hospital while he has coronavirus (he recovers). A mom details her difficult experience taking care of her 6 children in a 3-bedroom apartment. … Read more
Migrant Worker with COVID-19 Found Dead At the Bottom of a Staircase in Singapore
https://www.livemint.com/news/india/indian-migrant-worker-with-covid-19-infection-found-dead-in-singapore-11587705794620.html A worker in Singapore with a positive COVID-19 case was found dead in his dorm, after falling down the stairs. The police do not suspect foul play but are still investigating. Migrants in Singapore are stuck in dorms as cases skyrocket, and the cramped conditions often lead to further infection.
Investigation into SARS-CoV‐2 Resistance of Compounds in Garlic Essential Oil
There is a fairly fresh article that was just posted about the benefits from compounds in garlic essential oil that could possibly treat/prevent COVID-19. There is still much research to be done in this hypothesis but it is a very interesting read. Here is a great summary of the article written by Danielle Vaamonde ’20 … Read more
Strokes in young and middle-aged coronavirus patients
This article covers an interesting phenomenon that has presented itself in some coronavirus cases: young and middle-aged patients with mild cases of coronavirus are dying from strokes. Researchers believe these strokes are due to blood clotting caused by infection with the virus. Future research directions include determining whether the virus is attacking the patients’ blood … Read more
The Advertisement Industry and COVID-19 Related Messages
The Advertisement Industry has been hard at working, integrating encouraging and supportive messages within the promotion of their company/products. In utilizing COVID-19 for product promotion, they have also prioritized supporting the public masses and healthcare workers. It is fascinating to look at the different ways these companies address COVID-19, and below I have attached 5 … Read more
Psychological Effect of Discrimination from Coronavirus
This article addresses the psychological effect that racially based discrimination has on the human brain, emphasizing how fear over the coronavirus has provoked new forms of discrimination against Asian Americans, which will likely take a toll on their mental health.