Coronavirus: Things to know
4/24/20, Issue #7
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News you can use: prevention
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Kids Considered: When to seek care for your child?
We discuss this week’s major coronavirus developments and answer listener questions – such as the most important warning sign that you should seek medical care for your child. Listen now
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Masks pose dangers for babies, toddlers
Masks can be deadly for children under 2 for a number of reasons, say our pediatricians. Learn more
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If you missed it: UC Davis coronavirus webinar
Answers to audience questions are scattered throughout yesterday’s COVID-19 webinar, which featured experts in infectious diseases, immunology, pathology and emergency medicine. Watch on YouTube
One quick takeaway from show notes: Sometimes breathier activities, such as singing or exercise, might warrant some more social distancing than the standard 6 feet.
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News you can use: wellness
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What child mental health experts say kids need
“Even while sheltering in place, this doesn’t need to be the No. 1 thing on children’s minds all the time,” our Megan Tudor told the Center for Health Journalism. Read more
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Updates in your community
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Thanks for your help as Northern California works to flatten the curve!
County-specific information
Each of our region’s county public health departments have their own coronavirus websites, with information about local cases, transmission and responses:
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The state of California has a coronavirus site with statewide numbers and updates. A web tool by UC Davis researchers also reports cases and testing across the globe, and at the country, state and county levels. Learn more or visit the app
Note: Infections in a community may vary against reported numbers, due to factors such as testing limitations. See local websites for context.
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Health care on the front lines
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‘I’d never been this sick’
In a personal essay, UCSF professor Marilyn Stebbins shared her experience as a COVID-19 patient, including her care at UC Davis Medical Center. Read more
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‘The real risk is in the way people interact with wildlife’
Prominent virus researchers, including our own Jonna Mazet, say it’s unlikely the new coronavirus emerged from a lab accident. Read the NPR story
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If you’re in a position to help, you might consider donating blood, medical supplies or financial resources.
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For more information visit our coronavirus webpage or follow us on social.
Bonus reading
For more discussion of the pandemic’s larger effects on our shared society and environment, consider these stories about distance learning inequalities, providing support for at-risk families, and how traffic accidents are down (though speeding has increased).
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