Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
Harsh Winter Comeback For COVID Anticipated
Bloomberg: Covid-19 In Winter: Why Coronavirus Comeback Could Be More Dangerous This Time
The coronavirus isn’t sticking to its schedule. The deadly pathogen was always expected to make a comeback this winter, but an autumn rebound in infections across Europe and North America could make the colder months even more daunting than public health officials had anticipated. (Lauerman, Ring and Levin, 10/10)
Reuters: Novel Coronavirus Can Last 28 Days On Glass, Currency, Australian Study Finds
The virus that causes COVID-19 can survive on banknotes, glass and stainless steel for up to 28 days, much longer than the flu virus, Australian researchers said on Monday, highlighting the need for cleaning and handwashing to combat the virus. ... By comparison, Influenza A virus has been found to survive on surfaces for 17 days. (Paul and Nicol Bikes, 10/11)
The New York Times: Extra Pounds May Raise Risk Of Severe Covid-19
Obese Americans are more likely to become dangerously ill if they are infected with the new coronavirus. Now public health officials are warning that a much broader segment of the population also may be at risk: even moderately excess weight may increase the odds of severe disease. The warning, reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week, may have serious implications for Americans. While about 40 percent of U.S. adults are obese, another 32 percent are simply overweight, among the highest rates of obesity and overweight in the world. (Rabin, 10/10)
The New York Times: ‘I Feel Like I Have Dementia’: How Brain Fog Plagues Covid-19 Survivors
After contracting the coronavirus in March, Michael Reagan lost all memory of his 12-day vacation in Paris, even though the trip was just a few weeks earlier. Several weeks after Erica Taylor recovered from her Covid-19 symptoms of nausea and cough, she became confused and forgetful, failing to even recognize her own car, the only Toyota Prius in her apartment complex’s parking lot. (Belluck, 10/11)
