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Hey friends! I've seen a lot of false information about the current pandemic at hand, so below are some helpful, informative, and (most importantly) scientifically-backed articles about COVID-19:
1. CDC COVID-19 Information Hub ( https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html). Quick summary: Loads of quick information on how to protect yourself from infection, symptom recognition, what to do if you are sick, and ways to flatten the curve.
2. SARS-CoV-2 Viral Load in Upper Respiratory Specimens of Infected Patients ( https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc2001737). Quick summary: the transmutability of the virus is similar among both symptomatic and asympotamtic patients, meaning you can spread the virus without knowing you are sick.
3. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) MythBusters ( https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters) Quick summary: the World Health Organizations addresses common myths, misinformation, and propaganda surrounding the virus with data from the world’s top scientists.
4. The Proximal Origin of SARS-CoV-2 ( https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-020-0820-9?fbclid=IwAR1Nj6E-XsU_N6IrFN1m9gCT-Q7app0iO2eUpN5x7OSi-l_q6c1LBx8-N24). Quick summary: information on the origins of SARS-CoV-2 from Wuhan, China, and evidence to contradict that it was manipulated in a lab
5. ...(SARS-CoV-2) and coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19): The epidemic and the challenges ( https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7127800/). Quick summary: we don't totally understand how to vaccinate against the virus (yet); public health authorities implement limits to person-to-person transmission
6. Aerosol and Surface Stability of SARS-CoV-2 as Compared with SARS-CoV-1 ( https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejmc2004973). Quick summary: comparison of SARS-CoV-2 to SARS-CoV-1, and how this gives insight to viral load and its transmission through the air
7. Epidemiologic Features and Clinical Course of Patients Infected With SARS-CoV-2 in Singapore ( https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2762688) Quick summary: analysis of trends in symptoms and clinical features of COVID-19 via a case study of infected patients in Singapore
8. On the origin and continuing evolution of SARS-CoV-2 ( https://academic.oup.com/nsr/article-abstract/doi/10.1093/nsr/nwaa036/5775463) Quick summary: differences in this coronavirus and other know coronaviruses, how aggressive SARS-CoV-2 seems to be, and how this may give insight into future mutations of the virus
9. The Power of Social Distancing ( https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/forefront/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/social-distancing-psa) Quick summary: why social distancing and quarantining works against limiting the spread of COVID-19, and how important it is that we continue to abide by these guidelines
10. Netflix’s newest documentary: Coronavirus, Explained ( https://www.netflix.com/browse?jbv=81273378&jbp=0&jbr=1) Quick summary: a general overview of the virus, comparison to past pandemics, and why social distancing is important in layman’s terms
11. The federal government’s coronavirus response and failures—public health timeline ( https://www.brookings.edu/research/the-federal-governments-coronavirus-actions-and-failures-timeline-and-themes/) Quick summary: overview of Trump administration’s response to COVID-19, failures to respond, and documented timeline of the spread of SARS-CoV-2 notifications worldwide
12. Covid-19 news: US not involved in global WHO plan to tackle pandemic ( https://www.newscientist.com/article/2237475-covid-19-news-us-not-involved-in-global-who-plan-to-tackle-pandemic/) Quick summary: the US is seeing a significant increase in COVID-19 cases because of failure to practice social distancing; also, updates on COVID-19, testing, and other developments
13. Flattening the Curve for COVID-19: What Does It Mean and How Can You Help? ( https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/flattening-curve-for-covid-19-what-does-it-mean-and-how-can-you-help) Quick summary: how our action now can reduce the number of deaths from COVID-19, as well as how “flattening the curve” actually works
If you would like to discuss any of these articles in depth, please feel free to message me! If you’re anything like you, you are SICK and TIRED of seeing so much misinformation and propaganda surrounding COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 on social media, especially Facebook.
In this crazy time with so much swirling misinformation, please be aware of WHERE you are getting your information about COVID-19; the best information is NOT from any one political party. Stay safe and stay informed! /end thread
