Dr. Stuart Weiss: COVID-19 Update Monday 19-October-2020
By Dr. Stuart Weiss
Dr. Stuart Weiss, FACEP, FAAP, CBCP
October 19, 2020
| COVID-19 HEADLINES FOR TODAY Coronavirus update for October 19, 2020 World Wide Updates French first lady Brigitte Macron is self-isolating after possible Covid-19 exposure Ireland imposes strict restrictions to tackle surge in Covid-19 cases Mexican president getting tested for Covid-19 on Tuesday European nations smash Covid-19 records as WHO warns daily deaths could surpass April peak Spain recorded almost 38,000 Covid-19 cases over the weekend French ICU patients top 2,000 for first time since May Italy records another 73 Covid-19 deaths UK records more than 18,000 new Covid-19 cases US-Canada border to remain closed to non-essential traffic until at least Nov. 21 Slovenia declares 30-day state of emergency over Covid-19 South Africa’s health minister tests positive for Covid-19 Portugal surpasses 100,000 total Covid-19 cases Austria tightens limits on social gatherings Switzerland imposes restrictions as infections rise Wales to enter two-week “fire break” lockdown as cases surge Lawmaker hospitalized with Covid-19 as Greater Manchester remains in stand-off with government Russia reports record daily case increase Global coronavirus cases top 40 million — Johns Hopkins University Poland to convert stadium into its first coronavirus field hospital UK government hopeful of agreement over Manchester lockdown Masks made Czech Republic the envy of Europe, but cases are now skyrocketing there More than 46,000 fans gathered for a rugby match in New Zealand — an unusual sight in 2020 Cathay Pacific reports 83% drop in passengers in first 9 months of the year China’s economy grew nearly 5% last quarter Malaysia reports single-day high of new Covid-19 cases Italian Prime Minister announces further coronavirus restrictions European leaders face off against regions as a second wave engulfs continent Covid-19 situation in Brussels “close to a tsunami,” Belgian health minister says Iran’s daily coronavirus death toll hits 337 Total Cases Worldwide: 40,567,333 Total Deaths Worldwide: 1,121,553 Total Recovered: 30,279,994 US Updates States have their Covid-19 vaccine plans filed — but no money to pay for them Carolina Panthers working virtually following inconclusive Covid-19 test result Speaker Pelosi lays out differences that remain on stimulus The Rhode Island Department of Health reported 582 new Covid-19 cases and two deaths since Friday West Virginia governor reports 18 Covid-19 outbreaks related to church services Long-term heart damage likely in some Covid-19 survivors, review finds New Jersey residents should not travel, governor says Pennsylvania experiencing resurgence of Covid-19 with more than 4% statewide positivity rate South Carolina will host its first ever drive-thru state fair Fauci says it may be a challenge to get Americans to take a Covid-19 vaccine 2 out of 3 Chicagoans who have had Covid-19 got the virus from someone they know, officials say Florida reports less than 2,000 coronavirus cases for first time in a week Many nursing home residents with coronavirus don’t show symptoms prior to testing, study shows City of New Orleans ramps up enforcement on French Quarter crowds High Covid-19 cases in US are due to nation not shutting down as much as other countries, Fauci says TSA screens more than 1 million for the first time since air travel cratered due to pandemic A week after vaccine trial was paused, Johnson & Johnson and FDA won’t reveal critical details Miami Beach Mayor accuses Florida Governor of using herd immunity to combat Covid-19 Trump’s campaigning stoops to new lows US reports more than 48,000 new Covid-19 cases Pfizer may file for early Covid-19 vaccine use – but not until after the election California will review any FDA-approved Covid-19 vaccine before it is distributed Cuomo to adjust COVID-19 restrictions in New York’s ‘red zones’ this week CVS to hire 10,000 temporary pharmacy techs to prepare for coronavirus, flu spikes- and maybe a vaccine Total US cases: 8,438,360 Total US deaths: 225,097 Total Recovered: 5,488,734 Total Tested in US: 124,833,117 Total cases in CA: 877,786 Total deaths in CA: 16,985 Total cases in TX: 872,863 Total deaths in TX: 17,582 Total cases in FL: 756,727 Total deaths in FL: 16,025 Total cases in NY: 520,886 Total deaths in NY: 33,491 Contact us |
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