Some more readings on Covid-19

It is important to stay informed of what is going on with this pandemic. Having perspectives stemming from what happens in other countries helps understand the extent of the problem that we are dealing with here in America. I compiled below what I came across. It goes without saying that I am not benefiting personally from any of this and that you should take everything you read with a grain of salt. Nonetheless, I believe it is helpful so that’s why I share them.

Some personal anecdotes on what happens on the ground in the US

THREAD: Last Thursday I was admitted to the ER w/ #coronavirus symptoms, including chronic cough, shortness of breath & lung pain. I was given a #COVID19 test and told I’d have the results within 48 hrs. Nearly a week later, I still don’t have the results. 1/N #covid19purgatory
— Andy Carvin (@acarvin) March 11, 2020

Since @chrislhayes is talking about Trump’s lies about coronavirus testing, let me state plainly again: I am a doctor in an area with a known nearby coronavirus outbreak. I have absolutely no way of ordering or directly accessing tests for my patients if they show symptoms.
— Daniel Summers (@WFKARS) March 13, 2020

Colorado changes policy for drive-up COVID-19 testing facility

FIRST DRIVE-THROUGH TESTING CENTER IN NEW YORK: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo opens the state’s first public drive-through coronavirus testing center in New Rochelle, New York. https://t.co/bNPKrHHeKa
— NowThis (@nowthisnews) March 13, 2020

I live in Seattle, I have all symptoms of COVID-19 and have a history of chronic bronchitis.

Since I work in a physical therapy clinic with many 65+ patients and those with chronic illnesses, I decided to be responsible and go to get tested. This is how that went.
— sketchy lady (@into_the_brush) March 3, 2020

What is happening in Italy

#coronavirus Italy update: Codogno, the first town to face lockdown about three weeks ago, just reported that the number of new infected patients has reached 0.

The lockdown works: the draconian measures imposed on the area made this happen in just a few weeks.
— Otto Lanzavecchia (@otto_lanza) March 10, 2020

Devastating news

Conversation between my friend and Italian doctor

It’s war. Can’t even try to save them all. No one over 60 even gets full care

Every doctor likely sick, everyone coughs. No time to test them

No other critical care. Only this. So many dead

30% are ages 30-60 pic.twitter.com/vA1Z2PMflT
— Sindre Reino Trosterud (@STrosterud) March 12, 2020

Italian doctor at heart of illness shares chilling coronavirus thoughts

What is going on in Korea

Special Report: Italy and South Korea virus outbreaks reveal disparity in deaths and tactics

South Korea reports more recoveries than coronavirus cases for the first time

What is going on in China

If we want to understand how powerful an opponent SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) is, let’s take a look what has been required to stop it in China. The Chinese government has essentially used a social nuclear weapon in its efforts. Let’s talk about this, to understand what US is facing. 1/
— Nicholas A. Christakis (@NAChristakis) March 9, 2020

Other resources at a16z

Coronavirus Resources & Readings

WHO guide on how to make your own hand sanitizer

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