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This Day in COVID: September 24, 2020

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Coronavirus not spreading widely in school buildings, early research shows

Washington Post

No Trick Or Treat: Americans Get Creative To Celebrate Halloween Safely

The CDC is advising against the door-to-door candy quest during the pandemic. So parents are coming up with alternative ways to bring the spooky season to life. How about sending candy down a chute?

NPR

When There’s a COVID-19 Vaccine, School Employees Could Be Among the First to Get It

Expect schools to play a big role in mass inoculations once a vaccine is ready, while school staff may be high on the priority list of recipients.

EdWeek

Exclusive: GOP Sen. Thom Tillis embraced QAnon conspiracy about COVID-19 death count in town hall

'When the final accounting is done,' the actual death COVID-19 count will be lower, Tillis claims

Salon

Woman tasered after refusing to wear face mask at Ohio school football game

The woman, identified by police as Alecia Kitts, was arrested for criminal trespassing and released at the scene.

NBC News

No one likes wearing a mask — but with COVID-19 cases rising, you should put it on more often than you think

Experts say at this point in the pandemic, with COVID-19 cases rising, Canadians should be donning their masks more, not less.

CBC

Uber banned more than 1,250 riders for not adhering to its mask policy, app says

USA Today

Should You Wear a Face Mask When Running?

If you have a cold and want to run, a good rule of thumb is to consider the location of your symptoms. If your symptoms are located above your neck, you may be able to exercise safely. It’s best to avoid running if your symptoms are below your neck and include fever, chest tightness, or coughing.

Healthline

Cuomo: Not Wearing A Mask is 'Dumb'

Cuomo urged New Yorkers to stay smart.

Spectrum Local News

Nebraska sees surge in COVID-19 cases, doctors say mask-up

Nebraska’s one of 17 seeing a surge in COVID-19 cases and top doctors say masking-up is key in holding it back.Nebraska’s one of 17 seeing a surge in COVID-19 cases and top doctors say masking-up is key in holding it back.

WOWT

Asda mask row: Man with dementia 'told to leave shop'

Amanda Jeffrey says her 76-year-old partner was left 'confused and agitated' after the confrontation.

BBC

Early childcare providers adapt to new mask rules and other changes

My Record Journal

My co-workers won’t wear face masks and it’s stressing me out

Washington Post

‘I Had Heart Surgery in the Middle of a Coronavirus Hot Spot’

New York Times

First coronavirus vaccine expected in March: Belgian health minister

Health care workers and vulnerable groups will be prioritized, Maggie De Block said.

Politico

Marseille furious at Paris decree to shut its bars as coronavirus soars

Officials brand ‘political decision’ ordered by Paris as ‘catastrophe’ for city

The Guardian

As COVID surges in Europe, officials warn of 'twindemic' with flu

Reuters

The Coronavirus Pandemic's Outsized Effect on Women's Mental Health Around the World

An unequal society means unequal suffering

Time

How the coronavirus has widened the chasm between rich and poor

“The amount of wealth you hold serves as an insurance. The deeper the hole you dig now, the harder it is to dig out,” one economist said.

NBC

Children’s Health and Well Being During the Coronavirus Pandemic

This issue brief reviews what is known to date about children's health and well-being during coronavirus, including the physical and mental health consequences of school closures or openings, parental stress, economic and child welfare issues, and access to health care services. This piece draws on a range of sources including KFF analysis of the National Survey of Children’s Health, Census Bureau's Household Pulse Survey, KFF polls, and published literature.

Kaiser Family Foundation

Madison's Catholic Schools See Surge in Enrollment

Schools across the Diocese are maxed out.

Spectrum Local News

Will Orange County show the nation how to safely reopen schools? A major test is underway

LA Times

United to launch COVID-19 testing program for SFO passengers traveling to Hawaii

United Airlines will launch an optional COVID-19 testing program for travelers headed from SFO to Hawaii.

ABC

Our Mission

The COVID-19 History Project is a curated archive of the events and policy decisions surrounding the emergence of COVID-19.

The pandemic era of 2020-2022 saw massive increases in restrictions on daily life—enforced by the government and by social stigma—accompanied social protests that roiled cities worldwide

In the United States alone, trillions of dollars were spent by the federal government to offset the forced closure of businesses and the devastation of normal life.

The impacts of these policy decisions are still being felt today.

Some would like us to forget the actions and people that played a significant role during the pandemic.

But we of the COVID-19 History Project don't want to forget. Through our work, we hope there will always be an archive to learn from and interpret this fascinating, disturbing, time in world history.

The Timeline

In order to learn from the mistakes of the past, and give COVID-19 decision makers the credit—both good and bad—they deserve, we have compiled a media timeline from every day of the pandemic.

We have endeavored to make the timeline comprehensive without being duplicative, following the major trends as they unfolded.

We provided analyses for each month highlighting major events, but encourage readers to make their own conclusions about these events as well.

This Day in COVID: September 24, 2021

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BTS on COVID-19 pandemic's mental toll, band's viral UN appearance

"That feeling of being on stage is fading away," said BTS' Jungkook.

ABC News

'Vaccines: What's New, What's Next' Town Hall with Dr. Jen Ashton and Dr. Anthony Fauci

The Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Dr. Anthony Fauci, joined Dr. Jen Ashton for a town hall on the COVID-19 vaccines.

ABC7 Los Angeles

Ferret tests positive for coronavirus in Florida

The Hill

Covid-19: Ninkii sameeyay "daawadii riyada uu ku arkay ee coronavirus" oo xanuunka u geeriyooday - BBC News Somali

Eliyantha White ayaa hore u sheegay in daawadiisa ka hortagga Covid lagu shubi karo webiyada si loo cirribtiro xanuunka safmarka ah.

BBC

Pockets of low vaccine uptake remain in Europe. Here’s how 4 countries are dealing with them | CNN

CNN

COVID: Overcrowded and short on ECMOs, Israeli hospitals are in crisis

Israel's hospitals are overcrowded with coronavirus patients. Will Israeli doctors be the ones to decide who lives or dies?

The Jerusalem Post

Antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity response to SARS-CoV-2 in COVID-19 patients - Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy

Nature

New PPE mask range begins killing SARS-CoV-2 on contact - British Dental Journal

Nature

NBC News Special Report: Coronavirus Pandemic - NBC.com

NBC News Special Report: Coronavirus Pandemic - Watch Tues, March 31 at 10/9c. NBC News correspondents report on the coronavirus.

NBC

So, You Are Shopping For A Car At A Terrible Time. Here's What To Keep In Mind

Finding a car to buy these days seems almost impossible. Dealer lots are emptier, prices are higher and shoppers are stressed out. Here's what to know.

NPR

Limits On Toilet Paper And Cleaning Supplies Are Back At Costco

Costco Chief Financial Officer Richard Galanti said an anticipated uptick in demand as the delta variant surges and supply chain challenges led to the purchase limits on key household items.

NPR

Coronavirus FAQ: Is There An App That'll Prove I'm Vaccinated, Or Is Paper The Best?

It's happening more and more — you'll have to show proof of vaccination to enter an event or to travel. There's that flimsy paper card. And then there's the digital realm. What's the best option?

NPR

Booster Shots Are Coming. Here's How To Figure Out If You Need One

With the back and forth on boosters from government agencies, many Americans are wondering if they really need an extra shot. Here is what the science says about who needs a booster now — and why.

NPR

The Summer of Roller Skates (Published 2020)

The New York Times

Hospitals in Alaska struggle to handle a worsening outbreak. (Published 2021)

The New York Times

‘The View’ pulls two hosts mid-show after they test positive for the coronavirus. (Published 2021)

The New York Times

'View' Co-Hosts Test Positive for the Coronavirus Before Harris's Visit

The New York Times

Pandemic Changes the World of Horse Auctions (Published 2021)

The New York Times

A daily pill to treat COVID could be just months away, scientists say

At least three promising antiviral treatments for COVID-19 are being tested in clinical trials, with results expected as soon as late fall or winter.

PBS

When will the pandemic end? | Penn State University

The worst of the pandemic may finally be over, according to new modeling results from a consortium of researchers advising the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The team’s modeling hub, which is co-coordinated by researchers at Penn State, projects that COVID-19 cases will decrease across the United States, barring the emergence of any new variants or major changes in behavior.

Penn State University

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

Reuters

Dr. Fauci's Life Illustrated In A New Book For Kids

A new children’s book revisits the NIH doctor’s childhood and history, with an emphasis on curiosity..

Science Friday

Covid-19 Surpasses 1918 Flu to Become Deadliest Pandemic in American History

Smithsonian Magazine

Can vaccines boost immune fitness beyond diseases they’re aimed for?

A paradigm shift in immunology highlights the role of vaccines in healthy aging Dr. Thomas Breuer MD, MSc Chief Global Health Officer, GSK an vaccinations

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The Lab-Leak Debate Just Got Even Messier

A new leaked document is stirring up another frenzy over the pandemic’s origins. What does it really tell us?

The Atlantic

Desperation, misinformation: how the ivermectin craze spread across the world

With Peru’s health system overwhelmed last year, many residents began self-medicating, an indicator of things to come

The Guardian

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on transgender and gender diverse health care

The Lancet

Schools Without Mask Requirements More Likely to See COVID-19 Outbreaks

U.S. News & World Report

Perspective | These photos celebrate the unheralded importance of the family couch

The Washington Post

Work can be better post-COVID-19. Here's what employers need to know

The World Economic Forum

Global commitments on COVID-19 offer way forward but success depends on action being taken now

I was greatly heartened by the global show of support demonstrated at the Global COVID-19 Summit hosted by the President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, on Wednesday, 22 September 2021. The leadership shown by President Biden is commendable and provides a much-needed boost to the global efforts to rapidly expand access to vaccines, scale up diagnostic testing and expand supplies of oxygen and other life-saving tools in all countries – especially the most vulnerable. Sustained high-l...

World Health Organization (WHO)

Perfect storm: how the energy crisis, pandemic and Brexit affect UK households

With inflation set to rise, alongside the cost of shopping and transport, the economic fallout will squeeze Britons’ budgets

The Guardian

CDC director says people with risky jobs can also get COVID booster

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has endorsed COVID-19 booster shots for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans. The move opens a major new phase in the U.S vaccination drive against the coronavirus.

PBS

What to know about booster shots if you received Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine

It's been six months since the Johnson & Johnson vaccine received emergency use authorization. What does the data show about its efficacy, side effects and protection from variants?

PBS