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This Day in COVID: July 14, 2020

Don’t trust a former game show host to decide what’s safe for your child

Dr. Anthony Fauci is one of the world’s most respected immunologists, whose contributions to medical research and public health have saved millions of lives worldwide. Chuck Woolery is ...

Las Vegas Sun

Celebrity views on COVID-19 aren’t welcome — except when drawing attention to heroes

The Conversation

Texas, Arizona brace for increase in coronavirus deaths with refrigerated trucks for makeshift morgue

The Hill

Ban Airlines From Booking Middle Seats

The federal government could make companies protect the public during the pandemic. It doesn’t want to.

Slate

JetBlue will continue to block middle seats until at least September

JetBlue has announced it will be extending its middle seat ban through summer. The carrier revealed Monday it will continue to block off middle seats on its larger aircraft and aisle seats on small…

New York Post

UN chief warns coronavirus could set world back for years: Live

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns coronavirus pandemic could set world’s economic progress back by ‘decades’.

Al Jazeera

Florida, Texas and California account for about one-fifth of the world's new coronavirus cases

Despite the staggering numbers, Brett Giroir, the assistant HHS secretary for health, insists 'we're turning the corner on the current outbreak.'

NBC

CDC says U.S. could get coronavirus under control in one to two months if everyone wears a mask

'I think if we could get everybody to wear a mask right now I think in four, six, eight weeks we could bring this epidemic under control,' said Dr. Robert Redfield, director of the CDC.

CNBC

21-year-old brought home coronavirus, dad on ventilator now

Miami now the coronavirus epicenter as cases surge, expert says

With more than 2,000 patients hospitalized and hundreds in Intensive Care Units, “Miami is now the epicenter of the pandemic,” one infectious disease expert said, comparing the South Florida metropolitan area to the city where the pandemic originated. “What we were seeing in Wuhan — six months ago, five months ago — now we are […]

Wink News

Face masks in shops to be compulsory in England, as experts warn of 120,000 winter deaths

CNN

16 years old and stuck in solitary confinement 23 hours a day because of coronavirus

CNN

Jake Tapper calls out Gov. Cuomo's Covid-19 victory lap

CNN

As Trump sends mixed messages on coronavirus, some loyal supporters cling to conspiracy theories

In interviews with ABC News, over a dozen devoted Trump supporters questioned expert medical advice and the existence of the coronavirus.

ABC

If we love our cities, we’ll make better decisions about their future after the COVID-19 pandemic

The Conversation

Factbox: Which U.S. schools are going online and which are reopening classrooms

Reuters

As Trump criticizes, a look back at Fauci’s early coronavirus statements

Politifact

Early results are promising from coronavirus-vaccine testing in Seattle

Seattle Times

Peter Navarro blasts Fauci in op-ed

President Donald Trump’s trade adviser says the health expert has been “wrong about everything I have interacted with him on.”

Politico

In Break With Trump, Sen. Lindsey Graham Praises Dr. Anthony Fauci

'I have all the respect in the world for Dr. Fauci.'

Forbes

Anthony Fauci discusses challenges of COVID-19, reasons for hope during Stanford Medicine event

The nation’s top infectious disease expert spoke with School of Medicine Dean Lloyd Minor about the challenges posed by COVID-19, the hope for emerging vaccines and treatments, and what’s still unknown about the virus.

Stanford

Trump, in full reversal, urges Americans to wear masks

The president long refused to don such protection against coronavirus, and just weeks ago mocked Joe Biden for doing so.

Politico

McDonald's makes face masks compulsory to reduce coronavirus risk

McDonald's staff must now wear masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19, as other major chains continue to operate with a policy of optional face coverings.

The Age

Czech Republic has lifesaving COVID-19 lesson for America: Wear a face mask

USA Today

‘If it saves a life, wearing a mask is worth it’

The BBC speaks to people about whether they will be comfortable wearing face masks in shops.

BBC

Cellphone alert on masks angers GOP lawmakers, prompts legislation

Republican lawmakers plan to introduce bills limiting use of the emergency alert system next week.

M Live

Best face mask for exercising in 2020, according to experts

Need a breathable face mask before your next workout? We consulted experts on everything you should know before buying one of these essential face masks.

NBC

How to Make a Face Mask for Kids Using a Sewing Machine

All you need is a sewing machine and some basic supplies.

Good Housekeeping

How do you deal with people who refuse to wear a mask? Experts weigh in with advice

Face coverings have become a hot button topic.

Penn Live

13 Face Masks That Add A Little Queerness To Your Personal Style

Adding a little flavor to your personal protective equipment.

Out

A slap in the face': how racial bias dogs US coronavirus response at every level

From policy to public response, multiple factors put Black and Latino Americans disproportionately at risk of contracting and dying of Covid-19

The Guardian

Republicans Wearing Masks More As Coronavirus Surges, Poll Finds

President Trump wore a mask in public for the first time on Saturday.

Forbes

In New York's Harlem, small businesses reel from coronavirus toll on Black communities

Reuters

How the stress of racism can harm your health—and what that has to do with Covid-19

Allostatic load explains how chronic stress can cause wear and tear on the body, increasing your risk of hypertension, depression, diabetes, and more.

PBS

Arlington Public Schools Superintendent Proposes All-Virtual, Delayed Start To School Year

Some students would be allowed to return to schools in October at the earliest, depending on coronavirus numbers.

DCist

Wanted: signs of V-shaped recovery in earnings reports

Reuters

Babies’ Mysterious Resilience to Coronavirus Intrigues Scientists

Scientific American

Masks offer much more protection against coronavirus than many think

LA Times

How coronavirus made us nostalgic for a past that held the promise of a future

The Conversation

Our Mission

The COVID-19 History Project is a curated archive of the events and policy decisions surrounding the emergence of COVID-19.

The pandemic era of 2020-2022 saw massive increases in restrictions on daily life—enforced by the government and by social stigma—accompanied social protests that roiled cities worldwide

In the United States alone, trillions of dollars were spent by the federal government to offset the forced closure of businesses and the devastation of normal life.

The impacts of these policy decisions are still being felt today.

Some would like us to forget the actions and people that played a significant role during the pandemic.

But we of the COVID-19 History Project don't want to forget. Through our work, we hope there will always be an archive to learn from and interpret this fascinating, disturbing, time in world history.

The Timeline

In order to learn from the mistakes of the past, and give COVID-19 decision makers the credit—both good and bad—they deserve, we have compiled a media timeline from every day of the pandemic.

We have endeavored to make the timeline comprehensive without being duplicative, following the major trends as they unfolded.

We provided analyses for each month highlighting major events, but encourage readers to make their own conclusions about these events as well.

This Day in COVID: July 14, 2021

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Mask shaming ignores COVID-19 fears of immunocompromised people

The immunocompromised population is put in a tough position, as others "mask shame" people for wearing masks despite re-opening efforts.

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US overdose deaths hit record 93,000 in pandemic last year

AP News

How effective is the first shot of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine?

An immunologist explains that you get some protection from the first dose of the mRNA vaccines but you need two to build up strong immunity, particularly to newer coronavirus variants.

The Conversation

Why vaccine-shy French are suddenly rushing to get jabbed

The government’s decision to allow only the fully vaccinated to enter restaurants, bars, trains and other spaces has caused a spike in inoculations

The Economist

Keeping our campus COVID safe

Follow these simple and important guidelines if you are coming to campus to attend classes, events, or to use University services and spaces.

The University of Sydney

Covid: Spain's top court rules lockdown unconstitutional

People fined for breaking lockdown rules will now be able to reclaim their money, the top court says.

BBC

Moderna’s Next Act Is Using mRNA vs. Flu, Zika, HIV, and Cancer

Bloomberg

Leveraging digital technology during the pandemic

Leonardo Iacovone, Natasha Kapil, Lukasz Marek Marc, Giovanna Marcolongo, Ilias Skamnelos, and Gallina A. Vincelette assess how the COVID-19 pandemic affected technology adoption by businesses in Europe.

Brookings

Import of coronavirus vaccine to reach 13m doses

TEHRAN – Twenty shipments of COVID-19 vaccine have so far been imported into the country, and the volume will soon reach 13 million doses.

Tehran Times

As Covid cases rise in Florida, Governor DeSantis digs at Fauci with merchandise

Republican governor is hoping to ride Trump’s coattails to the White House and generate cash to fund his 2022 re-election campaign

The Guardian

Photos: Nurses Recount Traumatic Pandemic Experiences

U.S. News & World Report

Coronavirus vaccination rates surge in hard-hit Latino community in Montgomery County

The Washington Post

Singer Olivia Rodrigo emphasizes ‘the importance of youth vaccination’ at the White House amid rise in coronavirus cases

The Washington Post

Republicans shift views on the coronavirus vaccine under Biden

The Washington Post

How the Pandemic Has Affected Passports, Global Entry, T.S.A. PreCheck and More (Published 2020)

The New York Times

The Pandemic Forged New FIRE Followers, With a Difference (Published 2021)

The New York Times

UK supermarket Sainsbury's to encourage masks in stores after July 19

Reuters

Spain's Catalonia to impose curfew as coronavirus infections keep rising

Reuters

US drug overdose deaths hit record number amid Covid pandemic

Data shows more than 93,000 Americans died from overdoses in 2020, as use of synthetic drugs rises.

BBC

Covid-19: Five ways to avoid catching the virus indoors

As social distancing restrictions end in England and ease in Scotland, good ventilation remains vital.

BBC

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is selling 'Don't Fauci My Florida' merch as the state reports some of the highest number of COVID cases in the US

The GOP rising star is also selling beer koozies that say, "How the hell am I going to be able to drink a beer with a mask on?"

Business Insider

What Women Need to Know About Blood Clots

Cedars-Sinai

Covid-19 cases are surging in 46 states. In one hot spot, hospitalized patients are younger than ever, doctor says | CNN

CNN

Fact-checking Republicans’ false narratives around Biden’s door-to-door vaccine efforts | CNN Politics

CNN

Pop star Olivia Rodrigo visits White House to urge young people to get vaccinated against Covid-19 | CNN Politics

CNN

This ‘super antibody’ for COVID fights off multiple coronaviruses

An newly identified immune molecule raises hopes for a vaccine against a range of viruses related to SARS-CoV-2.

Nature

Long COVID and kids: scientists race to find answers

Children get long COVID too, but researchers are still working to determine how frequently and how severely.

Nature

Why England’s COVID ‘freedom day’ alarms researchers

Easing restrictions amid rising infections raises the risk of new variants emerging and risks the health of those who are not vaccinated, say researchers around the world.

Nature

Immune responses against SARS-CoV-2 variants after heterologous and homologous ChAdOx1 nCoV-19/BNT162b2 vaccination - Nature Medicine

In a study of healthcare professionals previously vaccinated with ChAdOx-1 nCoV-19, booster vaccination with BNT162b2 elicited more neutralizing antibodies with greater breadth, as well as higher frequencies of virus-specific T cells, than ChAdOx-1 nCoV-19.

Nature

Longitudinal monitoring of laboratory markers characterizes hospitalized and ambulatory COVID-19 patients - Scientific Reports

Nature

Health and Health Care Experiences of Hispanic Adults | KFF

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed and exacerbated longstanding underlying disparities in health and health care facing Hispanic people. Using data from the COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor, this report provides insights into the health care experiences of Hispanic adults and examines how they vary by key factors, including insurance and immigration status.

KFF

Guests leave Singapore cruise after nearly 3,000 confined onboard over COVID-19 case

Reuters