A Tale of Two Diagnoses

A Tale of Two Diagnoses: Two women—one Black, the other white—thought they had COVID-19. Both went to the ER and were told, “It’s just anxiety.” One died.

China’s military takes centre stage in Covid-19 vaccine race

China’s military takes centre stage in Covid-19 vaccine race: While governments around the world are planning to give the first doses of a proven Covid-19 vaccine to healthcare workers who are most exposed to the virus, China is prioritising people on a different frontline: the military.

CanSino Biologics, a Chinese vaccine maker that has announced several sets of positive trial results, is already providing a vaccine to People’s Liberation Army soldiers, even though safety testing for commercial sale of the product is not yet complete.

What Vaccine Nationalism Means for the Coronavirus Pandemic

What Vaccine Nationalism Means for the Coronavirus Pandemic: There’s no shortage of vaccine news lately, from breakthroughs to break-ins. As we all await a vaccine that many hope will kickstart the world’s return to normalcy, geopolitics is increasingly spilling over into the vaccine race, seriously complicating matters. Welcome to vaccine nationalism.

No, Europe isn't being engulfed by a deadly second wave

No, Europe isn't being engulfed by a deadly second wave: The Greek government has just officially declared a "second wave". Once holidaymakers have explored the Aegean they face getting to know a lot more about the insides of their own homes upon their return, as Greece is now a favourite to be added to the ever-growing list of countries whose air bridges with Britain have collapsed.

But how real is this "second wave" apparently sweeping Europe?

America's window of opportunity to beat back Covid-19 is closing

America's window of opportunity to beat back Covid-19 is closing:

The good news: The United States has a window of opportunity to beat back Covid-19 before things get much, much worse.

The bad news: That window is rapidly closing. And the country seems unwilling or unable to seize the moment.

Symptom Duration and Risk Factors for Delayed Return to Usual Health Among Outpatients with COVID-19

Symptom Duration and Risk Factors for Delayed Return to Usual Health Among Outpatients with COVID-19 in a Multistate Health Care Systems Network — United States, March–June 2020: Summary

What is already known about this topic?

Relatively little is known about the clinical course of COVID-19 and return to baseline health for persons with milder, outpatient illness.

What is added by this report?

In a multistate telephone survey of symptomatic adults who had a positive outpatient test result for SARS-CoV-2 infection, 35% had not returned to their usual state of health when interviewed 2–3 weeks after testing. Among persons aged 18–34 years with no chronic medical conditions, one in five had not returned to their usual state of health.

What are the implications for public health practice?

COVID-19 can result in prolonged illness, even among young adults without underlying chronic medical conditions. Effective public health messaging targeting these groups is warranted.

What you need to know about COVID-19 on 12 August

COVID-19: What you need to know about COVID-19 on 12 August: Top stories: Russia approves vaccine; New Zealand reports new cases; global cases top 20.2 million.