There are over 32 million confirmed global cases of COVID-19, with more than 979,000 reported deaths. At a rate of around 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, with over 850 new fatalities recorded just since yesterday. India alone reported over 89,000 new cases in the past 24 hours, showing how quickly the virus is spreading.
The USPS had planned to send five masks to every household in April, with 650 million masks in total. But political interference derailed the initiative. Imagine the lives that could have been saved if this had gone through. I remember struggling to find masks to send to family during that time—this could have made a huge difference.
The CDC recently reversed its earlier confusing guidance on asymptomatic testing, which was a positive step grounded in science. However, the agency has lost some public trust after its messaging became inconsistent early on. Reports suggest morale at the CDC is low right now.
Globally, case numbers are rising rapidly. On September 18, 2020, the WHO reported 315,919 new cases worldwide—the highest single-day increase so far—with 6,037 additional deaths.
Eli Lilly’s experimental monoclonal antibody treatment showed 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 have already been produced. The company is awaiting emergency use authorization, though detailed data hasn't been fully released yet.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Health Secretary took control of the FDA, and shortly after, restricted the CDC and FDA from issuing new rules on food, medicine, and medical devices. Many see this as an attempt to suppress scientific independence and centralize decision-making.
In severe COVID-19 patients, lymphopenia—often linked to T-cell depletion—is common, affecting up to 80% of adults. Children, however, were more likely to show elevated cardiac enzymes, indicating possible heart damage.
AstraZeneca paused its vaccine trial after a second participant developed an unexplained neurological illness. The company said it wasn’t certain if the condition was related to the vaccine, but the incident raised concerns.
A recent report found that 1,600 infected travelers exposed 11,000 others on flights. While the CDC claims the virus doesn’t spread easily on planes, there have been clear super-spreader events. If you must fly, wear an N95 mask, eye protection, and practice strict hand hygiene.
In the U.S., there have been 266,000 excess deaths compared to previous years—suggesting that official COVID-19 death counts may be underreported. Some of these could be due to “deaths of despair†or delayed medical care, but most are likely linked to the pandemic.
And in a dark twist, there's even an app designed to help with evictions—making for a deeply unsettling reality.
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