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Développements importants dans la pandémie de coronavirus.





Par Angela Fritz
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Le dernier

Dans son témoignage très attendu au Sénat , Anthony S. Fauci, le plus grand expert en maladies infectieuses du pays, a mis en garde contre les «souffrances et la mort» évitables et d'autres dommages économiques, si les États rouvraient trop rapidement. Il a également déclaré aux législateurs que le nombre de morts aux États-Unis est probablement plus élevé que les 80 000 signalés en raison du stress écrasant que l'épidémie a mis sur les hôpitaux. Voici six points à retenir du témoignage de Fauci, et une vidéo si vous souhaitez vous regarder.

Si le coronavirus s'impose comme un virus endémique tenace semblable à la grippe, le volume de vaccin disponible dans les années à venir sera inférieur à la demande mondiale, selon les experts de la santé publique. Le scénario qu'ils redoutent le plus est une lutte mondiale dans laquelle le vaccin n'est vendu qu'aux plus offrants et aux pays où les fabricants stockent des vaccins pour leurs propres citoyens. Découvrez pourquoi les experts disent que trouver un vaccin efficace ne suffit pas pour arrêter la pandémie et à quoi pourraient ressembler les prochaines années.

A veterinary school diagnostic lab in Oklahoma — which typically tests for diseases such as rabies in dogs and respiratory ailments in cattle — is running more covid-19 tests than anywhere else in the state. Some other animal labs across the country have also stepped in to help, but many have been thwarted by regulations. Here's why veterinary labs are uniquely suited to help the nation's testing effort.

House Democrats unveiled a coronavirus rescue bill that would direct more than $3 trillion for state and local governments, health systems, a second round of stimulus checks and a range of other priorities. Republicans rejected the legislation even before they saw it, describing it as a liberal wish list that would go nowhere. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said he was crafting liability protections for businesses instead. Meanwhile, the U.S. deficit has grown to $738 billion in April alone as the government’s efforts to combat the outbreak led to massive spending.

Governors collectively have been widely supported by Americans for their handling of this outbreak, but a new Washington Post-Ipsos poll found that support falls short for those perceived as moving too quickly to reopen. The contrast is most stark between Ohio, where 86 percent say they approve of the way Gov. Mike DeWine (R) handled things, and Georgia, where just 39 percent approve of Gov. Brian Kemp's (R) actions. See the full poll results and what Americans are saying about reopening.

We're all staying at home more than we used to, and yet we find ourselves without enough energy or motivation to do even basic household tasks, let alone exercise. But staying active is critical to maintaining a healthy immune system. Here’s why you may have lost your motivation to exercise and how to get it back.
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Live updates and more

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Your questions, answered

“My father was a healthy, 96-year-old senior with a robust social life at his assisted-living home. Now, after 60 days of total isolation, he is a depressed, run-down, lonely shell of his former self with no quality of life and no end in sight. Is this really the best way to handle this pandemic in our senior communities? How can people help?” — Lynn

Even before coronavirus struck and we were all forced to adjust to stay-at-home orders, there was research that showed that social isolation and feelings of loneliness put older Americans at risk of larger health issues and higher mortality rates.

On top of that, seniors and the elderly have a higher risk of bad outcomes from covid-19, so it's especially critical for them to isolate. People who are at lower risk (the young, mainly) can step up to help those of an older generation get through this crisis with their physical and mental health intact.

Is there an older person in your life who needs help right now? Here's how, and some things to consider.

Don't assume — ask what someone may need: Try to start these conversations with a simple question: What do you need? And you can be prepared to offer some ideas. It could be picking up an extra gallon of milk at the grocery store or a weekly game night on FaceTime. Whatever you offer, provide ample opportunity for the person to say no.

Help them connect with doctors over video: Older Americans still need to manage chronic illnesses they have while isolating at home. But people are no longer going to the doctor for the important check-ins. People can use their knowledge of technology to help connect their older loved ones with doctors via telemedicine.

Prioritize exercise: Older adults tend to lose their strength more quickly during periods of inactivity. Rather than visit an older relative or neighbor at home, make plans to talk outside at a nearby park, but only if you're sure you can maintain good social distancing as you do it.

Make plans for the future: Until there's a vaccine, some amount of social distancing will be necessary to keep high-risk individuals safe. But you can instill some hope by starting a conversation about what to do when you can meet again in person, and what they might need to feel comfortable and safe when that happens.

This answer came from reporting by The Post's Teddy Amenabar. Read more: Ways to help older neighbors and relatives in isolation (and how they can help you)


Today’s top reads

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