June 05, 2020

Gargling with bleach? Americans misusing disinfectants to prevent coronavirus, survey finds

Reuters

Fact check: CDC's estimates COVID-19 death rate around 0.26%, doesn't confirm it

USA Today

Wear masks in public says WHO, in update of COVID-19 advice

Reuters

High-profile coronavirus retractions raise concerns about data oversight

Retracted studies had relied on health-record analyses from a company that declined to share its raw data for an audit.

Nature

Confirmed coronavirus cases are rising faster than ever

CNN

Over 1,000 coronavirus deaths reported in the past 24 hours. Officials fear protests will drive up numbers

CNN

WHO calls on nations to encourage the public to wear fabric face masks where coronavirus is spreading

CNN

UK Covid-19 trial ends hydroxychloroquine study because there’s no evidence the drug benefits patients

CNN

Fauci, Virus Task Force Vanish With Trump All-In on Reopen

Bloomberg

Tips for Protesting Peacefully and Safely

Every person has the right to protest against the injustices marginalized groups face every day, so we've compiled tips for protesting safely and peacefully.

HRC

Over 1,000 health professionals sign a letter saying, Don’t shut down protests using coronavirus concerns as an excuse

CNN

Here’s what Bill Gates has to say about those Covid-19 vaccine conspiracy theories he’s pegged to

Billionaire Bill Gates is a top target for conspiracy theories related to the coronavirus pandemic and a potential Covid-19 vaccine. 'It's almost hard to deny this stuff because it's so stupid or strange,' he said.

CNBC

‘Operation Warp Speed’ is fueling vaccine fears, two top experts worry

CNN

Coronavirus vaccine: White House narrows focus, a billionaire scientist jumps in the race

Here is a roundup of the most notable vaccine news of the first week of June.

NBC

Dr. Anthony Fauci says Americans who don’t wear masks may ‘propagate the further spread of infection’

White House health advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci made his comments Friday on CNBC.

CNBC

Worried about coronavirus while having sex? Wear a mask, says a new study

CNN

So How Deadly Is COVID-19?

Scientific American

Having Sex During the Pandemic? Make Sure You Wear a Face Mask.

Researchers advise people to avoid kissing, especially when hooking up with someone they're not in quarantine with.

Vice

Tear-Gassing Protesters During An Infectious Outbreak Called 'A Recipe For Disaster'

Researchers say police should not be using tear gas or pepper spray against protesters. They make people cough droplets and damage the body in ways that could make people sicker from COVID-19.

NPR

Coronavirus is still real. Protesters say they’re fighting a worse pandemic

“If we get it and die from coronavirus fighting for people’s rights, we’re OK with that,” one protester said.

Crosscut

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Washington Post

The pandemic mixed up what scientists study – and some won’t go back

Thousands of researchers have jumped into studying coronavirus and many want to continue: part 8 in a series on science after the pandemic.

Nature

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