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This Day in COVID: September 30, 2020

Anthony Fauci Has Some Very Good Reasons to Be Optimistic

During Day 3 of WIRED25, the public health rock star emphasized the importance of masks, distancing, handwashing … and a positive outlook.

Wired

Coronavirus is causing the 'historic decimation' of Latinos, medical expert says

'It occurred to me that what we’re seeing really is the historic decimation among the Hispanic community by the virus,' one expert said.

NBC

Dr. Fauci and Nancy Pelosi Action Figures Get $150,000-Plus on Kickstarter

When Brooklyn-based product design firm FCTRY launched a Kickstarter campaign for a Nancy Pelosi action figure, they said they'd unlock a Dr. Anthony Fauci figure too, if they hit their funding target of $15,000. That happened just one hour after launch, and at press time they were up to $157,680;

Core 77

North Carolina college student, seemingly otherwise healthy, dies of Covid-19 complications

CNN

Mississippi Becomes First State To Lift Mask Mandate

The mandate expires at 5 p.m. on Wednesday.

Forebes

Most of Trump’s Family Didn’t Wear Masks During Last Night’s Debate

Not exactly setting the best example.

Self

New York City Imposes Fines Of Up To $1,000 For Those Who Refuse To Wear Face Masks

City personnel will hand out free masks. 'Our goal, of course, is to give everyone a free face mask and get them to wear it,' the mayor said. 'We don't want to fine people.'

NPR

If You Wear a Mask Under Your Nose, You Might as Well Not Be Wearing One at All

Wear a mask properly. Wearing one under your nose is basically like not wearing one at all.

Distractify

Quebec's political class takes on radio station that gives voice to the anti-mask movement

When anti-mask sentiment first bubbled to the surface last spring and summer in the form of sparsely attended rallies, municipal and provincial politicians opted to pay it little mind. But as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens again in Quebec, they're no longer willing to ignore the conspiracy theorists.

CBC

Jill Biden keeps her mask on even when she hugs and kisses her husband on stage while Melania Trump discards her face covering at presidential debate

Joe Biden's wife wore her dark green face covering when she took the stage at the end of the first presidential debate with Donald Trump in Cleveland, Ohio last night.

Daily Mail

Noah Cyrus told people to 'just wear the damn masks' 8 hours before attending a party with Diplo and Tana Mongeau maskless

Party attendees including Tana Mongeau and Diplo may have been tested upon entry, but gatherings are still prohibited in California.

Insider

Subway customer filmed ranting at worker over 'right' to not wear mask: 'I am free'

Getting a sandwich shouldn’t be this stressful.

Fox

Coronavirus shows how a street closure could open up downtown Clearwater

The city closed the 400 and 500 blocks of Cleveland Street in May for expanded outdoor dining. Merchants branded it “The District' and want the closure to be permanent.

Tampa Bay Times

Stewart Elementary back in class after COVID case forces closure

Lakeshore's Stewart Elementary was able to return to the classrooms Wednesday after a COVID-positive case caused district officials to close the building for two days.

ABC

Students and parents protest school closures at Carlsbad Unified

San Diego Union Tribune

Ferndale's Magic Bag owners fear COVID-19 closures may cause iconic venue to close

The Magic Bag in Ferndale faces an uncertain future, despite Gov. Gretchen Whitmer allowing them to reopen and small crowds.

Fox

Trump and Biden spar over mask rules in first presidential debate

The two men vying to become the next president offered a stark contrast to voters on face mask requirements and on how soon state economies should reopen amid the pandemic, just two of many areas where they squabbled during Tuesday’s contentious and often chaotic first debate. The exchange between President Donald Trump and former Vice […]

Georgia Recorder

'We are not looking for money' | Knoxville plastic surgeon talks about mask mandate lawsuit

For the first time, Dr. Jason Hall talks to 10News about his view on the county's effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and how he believes it is causing damage.

WBIR

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: September 30, 2021

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COVID-19 not the only condition for which many go unvaccinated

Over 75% of adults are missing at least one routinely recommended vaccine. Doctors and others can play a big role in changing that picture.

American Medical Association

The first wave of the COVID-19 epidemic in Spain was associated with early introductions and fast spread of a dominating genetic variant - Nature Genetics

Analysis of 2,170 SARS-CoV-2 sequences from the first wave of the COVID-19 epidemic in Spain provides insights into transmission patterns and the effects of lockdown on the emergence of new variants.

Nature

Neuropsychiatric manifestations of COVID-19, potential neurotropic mechanisms, and therapeutic interventions - Translational Psychiatry

Nature

KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor: Vaccination Trends Among Children And COVID-19 In Schools | KFF

This report tracks parents' vaccine COVID-19 vaccine intentions for their children and finds that nearly half of parents of 12-17 year olds say their child has already gotten the COVID-19 vaccine. This report also examines parents' views on school policies and precautions to limit the spread of COVID-19 and keep children safe.

KFF

Cardiac involvement in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 and its incremental value in outcomes prediction - Scientific Reports

Nature

The impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on the genetic integrity of your mouse colonies - Lab Animal

Are your mouse colonies in the best state to resume experiments? A short commentary on some key issues to consider when moving forward.

Nature

The shot, the message, and the messenger: COVID-19 vaccine acceptance in Latin America - npj Vaccines

Nature

Indonesia Finally May Have Turned a Corner on COVID-19

The latest data is more positive in Indonesia's battle against COVID-19.

Council on Foreign Relations

Interactive maps reveal urban vulnerability and resilience to COVID-19. Here's how

The World Economic Forum

Cutaneous vasculitis following COVID-19 vaccination

The Lancet

Yes, you can get a flu shot and a COVID-19 vaccine at the same time

Health experts are worried Americans might have vaccination fatigue, but they still want you to get your flu shot.

PBS

Promoting physical distancing during COVID-19: a systematic approach to compare behavioral interventions - Scientific Reports

Nature

Vaccine apartheid: The Global South fights back

Fed up with the games of rich countries, Global South countries are starting to take matters into their own hands.

Al Jazeera

West Virginia was a vaccine success story. Now it’s a covid-19 hot spot.

The Washington Post

A 105-Year-Old Woman Who Survived The 1918 Flu Dies After Contracting COVID

Primetta Giacopini's life ended the way it began — in a pandemic. "I think my mother would have been around quite a bit longer" if she hadn't contracted COVID, her daughter says.

NPR

Shorter Hours, No Promotions: How the Pandemic Stalled Some Parents’ Careers (Published 2021)

The New York Times

Coronavirus: Giving children two vaccine doses could prevent thousands of long COVID cases, study suggests

The study also says that two jabs could avoid many hospitalisations among children - unless case rates fall to a very low level.

Sky News

3 of the Busiest National Parks Close Amid Coronavirus Outbreak (Published 2020)

The New York Times

People with disabilities have a tougher time getting Covid vaccines, the C.D.C. reports. (Published 2021)

The New York Times

Only 35% Pass Wall St.’s Toughest Test. How Much Does That Matter? (Published 2021)

The New York Times

Slovenia police use water cannons at anti-COVID pass protest

Like much of Central and Eastern Europe, Slovenia in recent weeks has seen a rise in new coronavirus infections.

New York Post

Covid: What impact has the furlough scheme had?

The scheme to protect jobs is coming to an end having cost nearly £70bn.

BBC

When Vaccines Aren’t an Option: Life for Families With Children Under 12 (Published 2021)

The New York Times

Who Is Suing Over New York’s Vaccine Mandate? (Published 2021)

The New York Times

Hundreds of hospital staffers fired or suspended for refusing COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Hundreds of health care workers across the country are being fired and leaving hospitals in droves for not complying with COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

ABC News

China Is Exploiting the Pandemic to Advance Its Interests, with Mixed Results

CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

Why We Need to Upgrade Our Face Masks--and Where to Get Them

High-quality respirators such as N95s and KN95s are now widely available and provide the best protection against COVID, according to experts. Why aren’t more people wearing them?

Scientific American

Inside America’s Broken Supply Chain

The Washington Post

Civil Society and the Global Pandemic: Building Back Different?

Civil society groups are simultaneously responding to the pandemic’s direct impacts and looking to a post-pandemic future. Many economic, political, and geostrategic challenges are shaping their thinking and their strategies.

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Dubai opens Expo 2020 to a world still reeling from pandemic

AP News

‘Everything Going the Wrong Way’: Dollar Stores Hit a Pandemic Downturn (Published 2021)

The New York Times

‘Stop and Go’ Review: Pandemic Aside, Girls Just Want to Have Fun (Published 2021)

The New York Times

The pandemic changed how Americans have sex. Experts explain why.

The coronavirus pandemic has had a significant impact on the sex lives of Americans. So how much sex were we having — and what were we trying?

USA Today

Revisiting a Post-Apocalyptic Play in the Pandemic (Published 2021)

The New York Times

Hydroxychloroquine sales spiked almost 100% in Australia at start of Covid pandemic, study finds

There was also a rise in prescriptions for ivermectin being filled, despite no evidence either drug is effective against the virus

The Guardian

Pork Chops vs. People: Battling Coronavirus in an Iowa Meat Plant (Published 2020)

The New York Times

Biden vaccine mandate splits US on party lines: AP-NORC poll

AP News