COVID-19 Updates
News from the FDA/CDC
Novel coronavirus cases now at 11; entry ban and quarantine measures begin
“Strong measures now may blunt the impact of this virus on the United States,” said the CDC’s Dr. Nancy Messonnier.
From the Journals
Next-generation sequencing can expedite surveillance/discovery of new bat coronaviruses
Monitoring the bat coronavirus reservoir may help prepare for the next zoonotic outbreak in humans.
News
HHS declares coronavirus emergency, orders quarantine
The order “offers the greatest level of protection for the American public in preventing introduction and spread,” Dr. Cetron said.
Opinion
Is anxiety about the coronavirus out of proportion?
It’s too early to tell whether this public health response is warranted, Dr. Dinah Miller says.
Latest News
WHO declares public health emergency for novel coronavirus
The declaration was made during a press briefing on Jan. 30.
Opinion
2019 Novel Coronavirus: Frequently asked questions for clinicians
Dr. Andrew T. Pavia offers practical advice on how to make a 2019-nCoV plan.
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC: First person-to-person spread of novel coronavirus in U.S.
CDC Director Dr. Robert R. Redfield said “the full picture of how easy and how sustainable this virus can spread is unclear.”
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC: Risk in U.S. from 2019-nCoV remains low
The genetic sequence for all five viruses detected in the United States to date has been uploaded the CDC website.
Commentary
ID Blog: Wuhan coronavirus – just a stop on the zoonotic highway
The history of recent zoonotic viral outbreaks informs the current Wuhnan coronavirus outbreak.
From the Journals
Wuhan coronavirus cluster suggests human-to-human spread
“This family cluster of 2019-nCoV infection that occurred outside China arouses concern regarding human-to-human transmission.”
Conference Coverage
HHS: Coronavirus risk low in U.S., vaccine development underway
U.S. health providers should be on the lookout for any patient who has traveled to China recently.