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This Day in COVID: August 22, 2020

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Coronavirus pandemic halts life-saving UK cancer and heart disease research

Thousands of clinical trials have closed permanently or been suspended – and may never have the cash to restart

The Guardian

As Pandemic Persists, Health Care Heroes Beginning To Crack Under The Strain

Many doctors are suffering burnout five months into the pandemic. But the toll is compounded for Latino doctors serving heavily affected Latino communities. Some are now beginning to seek help.

NPR

Bill Gates: Millions more will die in this pandemic, and ‘freedom’ hinders the disappointing U.S. response

Almost 800,000 people around the world have already died from COVID-19, according to the latest tally from Johns Hopkins University and Microsoft co-founder...

Marketwatch

Children over 12 should wear face masks to combat Covid, says WHO

But UK government says masks are not recommended for use by primary or secondary pupils

The Guardian

After Recovering From COVID-19, Many Still Have Painful Symptoms

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Dr. Margot Gage, professor of epidemiology at Lamar University in Texas. She was infected with the coronavirus in March and still suffers from a series of serious symptoms.

NPR

Drug Pitched to Trump for Covid-19 Comes From a Deadly Plant

New York Times

Rural Hospitals Are Sinking Under COVID-19 Financial Pressures

America's rural hospitals were struggling even before the pandemic. Now, the loss of revenue from months of deferred treatments and surgeries have pulled more to the brink, as federal relief fades.

NPR

Syracuse University suspends 23 students after ‘incredibly reckless’ gathering

CNN

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: August 22, 2021

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Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson hospitalised with COVID-19

Jackson and his wife Jacqueline are being treated at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.

Al Jazeera

Covid: Taiwan rolls out homegrown vaccine amid criticism

Taiwan's president was vaccinated with the country's first domestically developed jab named Medigen.

BBC

Wuhan lab leak theory: How Fort Detrick became a centre for Chinese conspiracies

Apparent Chinese propaganda efforts are spreading ahead of a US report on Covid-19 origins.

BBC

Louisiana attorney general gave parents sample letters to help their children skirt mask-wearing guidance in schools

"I have philosophical objections that make it impossible for my child to comply with your COVID-19 policies related to vaccines and mask wearing," one letter says.

Business Insider

Darcy: Fox News host spouts anti-mask venom while his staff wears masks | CNN Business

CNN

What You Need To Know About AstraZeneca vs Pfizer Vaccine

Learn the differences between the AstraZeneca vs. Pfizer vaccines, including how they work, how many doses are needed, and how effective they are over time.

Healthline

Trump booed at Alabama rally after telling supporters to get vaccinated

"But I recommend take the vaccines," Trump said. "I did it. It's good. Take the vaccines."

NBC News

Crowded Events. No Masks. Then a Coronavirus Diagnosis for Gov. Abbott of Texas. (Published 2021)

The New York Times

A microscopic video shows the coronavirus on the rampage. (Published 2021)

The New York Times

Trump booed after telling supporters to get Covid vaccine

Former president held rally in Cullman, Alabama, a city struggling to cope with cases and hospitalisations

The Guardian

The Wuhan lab leak theory is more about politics than science

Whatever this week’s Biden review finds, the cause of the pandemic lies in the destruction of animal habitats

The Guardian

American workers rush to take advantage of pandemic bargaining power

There are more job openings now than at any other time in recorded U.S. history. But will the bargaining power last?

NBC News

New Mindbody Data Reflects How The Pandemic Has Renewed Interest In Self-Care

New data from the Mindbody wellness app shows how the Pandemic has influenced consumer interest in fitness and wellness services.

Forbes