There are over 32 million confirmed global cases of COVID-19, with more than 979,000 reported deaths. At a rate of about 5,000 daily deaths, the total could surpass 1 million by the end of the month. In the U.S., there are over 7.1 million cases and more than 206,000 deaths. Over 850 people have died in the past 24 hours alone. Meanwhile, India saw over 89,000 new cases in just one day.
The USPS had planned to send 5 masks to every household in April, with 650 million masks in total. But political interference derailed the plan. Imagine how many lives could have been saved if this initiative had gone through—especially at a time when masks were nearly impossible to find. I remember struggling to get them for my family back then.
The CDC recently reversed its controversial guidelines on asymptomatic testing, a move that’s scientifically sound but has damaged its reputation. The agency’s credibility is suffering after months of mixed messages. Staff morale is reportedly low, which is concerning given the ongoing crisis.
Globally, case numbers are rising rapidly. On September 18, 2020, the WHO reported a record 315,919 new cases and 6,037 new deaths worldwide.
Eli Lilly’s experimental monoclonal antibody treatment has shown promising results in clinical trials, reducing hospitalization risk and viral load without serious side effects. It’s a one-dose treatment, and 100,000 doses are already produced. The company is awaiting emergency use authorization, though detailed data hasn’t been fully released yet.
The U.S. Health Secretary recently took control of the FDA and banned the CDC and FDA from issuing new rules on food, medicine, and devices. This centralization of power has raised concerns about censorship and the erosion of scientific independence.
Lymphopenia—characterized by a decrease in T cells—is common in severe COVID-19 patients, affecting up to 80% of adults, but only 10% of children. However, children, especially infants, are more likely to show signs of heart damage through elevated cardiac enzymes.
AstraZeneca paused its vaccine trial after a second participant developed an unexplained neurological illness, though no link to the vaccine was confirmed. This highlights the ongoing challenges in ensuring vaccine safety.
A recent incident showed that 1,600 infected passengers exposed 11,000 others on flights. While the CDC claims the virus doesn’t spread easily on planes, there’s still some risk. A super-spreader event has already been documented. If you must fly, wear an N95 mask, use eye protection, and maintain strict hand hygiene.
In the U.S., there have been 266,000 excess deaths compared to previous years. Many believe this number significantly underestimates actual COVID-19 deaths. Some may be due to “deaths of despair†or delayed medical care, but most are directly linked to the virus.
And let’s not forget: there's now an app designed to help with evictions. These are indeed dark times.
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