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STOCKHOLM (AP) — A train pulls into the Odenplan subway station in central Stockholm, where morning commuters without masks get off or board before settling in to read their smartphones.

Whether on trains or trams, in supermarkets or shopping malls — places where face masks are commonly worn in much of the world — Swedes go about their lives without them.

When most of Europe locked down their populations early in the pandemic by closing schools, restaurants, gyms and even borders, Swedes kept enjoying many freedoms.

The relatively low-key strategy captured the world’s attention, but at the same time it coincided with a per capita death rate that was much higher than in other Nordic countries.

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OVERVIEW: Virus toll reaches 200,000 in U.S., nearly 1 million worldwide

Mon, 2020-09-21 09:18 — mike kraft

It is a staggering toll, almost 200,000 people dead from the coronavirus in the United States, and close to one million people around the world.

And the pandemic, which sent cases spiking skyward in many countries and then trending downward after lockdowns, has reached a precarious point. Will countries like the United States see the virus continue to slow? Or is a new surge on the way?

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These countries crushed covid-19 — but are now reporting higher infection rates than the U.S.

Fri, 2020-09-18 13:26 — mike kraft

These countries crushed covid-19 — but are now reporting higher infection rates than the U.S. Israel, Spain and France show even with strong policies, it’s hard to keep the coronavirus at bay. Michael Birnbaum, Ruth Eglash, James McAuley Washington Post

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Blood donations show that the United States is still nowhere near herd immunity

Fri, 2020-09-18 12:18 — mike kraft

Blood donations show the U.S. is still nowhere near herd immunity Testing donated blood for antibodies to the coronavirus highlights that the vast majority of the United States remains susceptible to infection. Helen Thompson Science News

To better understand how widely the coronavirus has spread in the United States, some researchers are turning to an unusual source of data: blood donations.

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World Health Organization Published 16 hours ago WHO outlines ways governments, health care leaders can keep health workers safe amid pandemic

Fri, 2020-09-18 10:43 — mike kraft

WHO outlines ways governments, health care leaders can keep health workers safe amid pandemic Workers should also have access to proper personal protective equipment as well as mental well-being and social support services, according to WHO. The organization also wants to promote a culture of zero tolerance for violence. Daniella Genovese Fox News

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Global coronavirus cases surpass 30 million: Reuters tally

Thu, 2020-09-17 19:13 — mike kraft

Global coronavirus cases surpass 30 million: Reuters tally Global coronavirus cases exceeded 30 million on Thursday, according to a Reuters tally, with the pandemic showing no signs of slowing. Jane Wardell U.S.

(Reuters) - Global coronavirus cases exceeded 30 million on Thursday, according to a Reuters tally, with the pandemic showing no signs of slowing.

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STUDY: The impact of characteristics of US counties on COVID-19 incidence

Wed, 2020-09-16 13:11 — mike kraft

Social Disadvantage, Politics, and SARS-CoV-2 Trends: A County-Level Analysis of United States Data AbstractBackground. Understanding the epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 is essential for public health control efforts. Social, demographic, and political characteris OUP Academic

The impact of social, demographic and political attitudes in American counties on the level of COVID-19 infections

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Study says Covid-19 may have arrived in US in December -- earlier than thought

Wed, 2020-09-16 12:23 — mike kraft

Study says Covid-19 may have arrived in US in December -- earlier than thought The deadly coronavirus may have circulated in the United States as early as December, about a month earlier than believed by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to researchers with UCLA. Madeline Holcombe and Ray Sanchez , CNN CNN

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India: 5M people infected, virus outbreak still soaring

Wed, 2020-09-16 09:47 — mike kraft

5M people infected, India's virus outbreak still soaring NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s confirmed coronavirus infections passed 5 million on Wednesday, still soaring and testing the feeble health care system in tens of thousands of impoverished towns and... AP NEWS

NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s confirmed coronavirus infections passed 5 million on Wednesday, still soaring and testing the feeble health care system in tens of thousands of impoverished towns and villages.

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