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This Day in COVID: July 1, 2020

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says Dr. Anthony Fauci “doesn’t know what he’s talking about”

Fauci and other top medical leaders have flagged Texas as a COVID-19 hot spot, but Patrick said the infectious disease doctor has “been wrong every time on every issue.”

Texas Tribune

Fauci: Mixed Messaging On Masks Set U.S. Public Health Response Back

The current surge in cases can be contained, says White House advisor Anthony Fauci. But it's going to take a real focus on social distancing — and mask wearing.

KPCW

Anthony Fauci Issues a New Coronavirus Plea

In testimony before the Senate, the public-health expert sounded as though he had no option left but to appeal directly to the American people.

New Yorker

A Long Talk With Anthony Fauci’s Boss About the Pandemic, Vaccines, and Faith

NIH Director Francis Collins says he’s “guardedly optimistic” we’ll have at least one safe and effective vaccine by the end of the year.

New York Magazine

Why COVID-19 Disproportionately Impacts Latino Communities

NPR's Noel King discusses the disproportionate impact COVID-19 has had on Latino communities in the U.S. with Daniel López-Cevallo, who studies health disparities among Latinos.

NPR

More than half of Americans say they’re more stressed than they were before the Covid-19 pandemic

'It can be stated with certainty based on these survey findings that at least a quarter of U.S. adults is presently in a condition of high emotional distress directly attributable to the pandemic,' say researchers from the University of North Carolina and Harvard.

CNBC

Trump campaign backs off in-person events as coronavirus cases pick up

Halting rallies could also hurt the Trump campaign's sophisticated and far-reaching digital outreach operation.

CNBC

Bionetics employee claims Black Lives Matter, coronavirus protections mocked

Newark Advocate

Amid protests and a pandemic, what does it mean to be American in 2020?

USA Today

Black Lives Matter protest may have sparked new Covid spike among 20 to 30-year-olds in Birmingham as health chief calls for national investigation

A national inquiry is set to be launched after a rise in coronavirus cases was seen 10 days after thousands of protesters gathered in the city centre on June 4.

Daily Mail

Protest versus Africa's 1st COVID-19 vaccine test shows fear

Protesters against Africa’s first COVID-19 vaccine trial burned their face masks Wednesday as experts note a worrying level of resistance and misinformation around testing on the continent. Anti-vaccine sentiment in Africa is “the worst I’ve ever seen,” the CEO of the GAVI vaccine alliance, Seth Berkley, told an African Union vaccine conference last week. “In general, people in Africa know the diseases and want to protect each other,” he said.

Yahoo

Little evidence that protests spread coronavirus in U.S.

Public health experts say there is little evidence that the protests that erupted after George Floyd’s death caused a significant increase in coronavirus infections.

PBS

WHO warns some countries may have to reinstate lockdowns as coronavirus pandemic accelerates

'It isn't too late to turn it around. It isn't too late to get the infrastructure in place, to work on that and to use it appropriately,' Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove, head of the WHO's emerging diseases and zoonosis unit, said.

CNBC

Coronavirus spikes among young people tied to parties, bars

The Hill

Milwaukee bars can now increase capacity to 50%. Here's how owners and patrons reacted on the first day.

JS Online

Trump claims he's 'all for masks,' even for himself, despite never wearing one in public

President Donald Trump has resisted doing what Pence and others have now done in imploring Americans to wear a mask in public -- but now he claims he's 'all for masks.'

ABC

Experts: If coronavirus cases rise to 100,000 daily, some health care systems could be overloaded

A Harvard professor said Wednesday that the 100,000 figure cited by Dr. Anthony Fauci seemed “reasonably likely” based on current trends. Infections have been on the rise in some of the country, particularly in the South and West.

Boston Globe

SC beach linked to hundreds of coronavirus cases as it braces for 4th of July tourists

The Hill

Citi Pulls Back on Plans for Office Return in 13 States

Bloomberg

Official U.S. coronavirus death toll is ‘a substantial undercount’ of actual tally, Yale study finds

The 781,000 total deaths in the United States in the three months through May 30 were nearly 19% higher than what would normally be expected, the study said.

CNBC

As Fauci warns of 100,000 cases a day, Trump hotel fails coronavirus hygiene sting

Trump International was one of three Manhattan hotels to fail 'Inside Edition' coronavirus cleaning test

Salon

This Myth About Carbon Dioxide And Masks Is Similar To A Debunked Claim About Climate Change

Coronavirus masks aren't toxic and breathing doesn't cause climate change: Debunking 2 common myths about carbon dioxide.

Forbes

Ohio ice cream shop asks customers to stop yelling at teenage employees about mask requirement

The Hill

‘All Or None?’ Experts Warn Against ‘Caution Fatigue’ In COVID-19 Fight

This story was originally published at Georgia Health News. Tired of wearing a mask in public places? Do you ever forget to take one along when you go out? Are you weary of social distancing with friends and family members? Is your hand-washing getting less frequent and a little less thorough? These may be signs … Continued

Wabe

Most COVID-19 patients don't know who infected them, CDC survey finds

USA Today

23-year-old coronavirus survivor: We reopened too quickly

CNN

Experts slam U.S. for hoarding world’s supply of remdesivir — only licensed COVID-19 drug

The Department of Health and Human Services said Trump has secured 500,000 treatments of the drug through September, representing 100 per cent of Gilead’s July production capacity and 90 per cent of its capacity in August and September.

Global News

A healthy 30-year-old man went to a crowded bar. He ended up in a hospital on a breathing tube

CNN

Hundreds of teens at ‘pong fest’ party exposed to coronavirus, officials say

CNN

Wearing a mask has become politicized. Science says it shouldn't be.

Calls increase for a national mandate requiring masks in public.

NBC

Face masks are now required in two Idaho cities. Will others follow as COVID-19 spreads?

MOSCOW (Idaho Statesman)– Moscow became the first city in Idaho to require the use of face masks in public Tuesday. Hailey followed soon after with an order mandating masks. Moscow Mayor Bill Lambert made face masks mandatory as part of a public health emergency order. It will go into effect Thursday and also requires 6 …

East Idaho News

Using a bandana as a COVID-19 face mask? You might want to reconsider, video shows

Miami Herald

Pennsylvania Joins The Growing List Of States Mandating Face Masks In Public

Pennsylvania, Oregon and Kansas are among the latest states to require face coverings in public settings as COVID-19 cases surge in much of the country. Health officials say masks can slow the spread.

NPR

Alaska Airlines will give people a ‘yellow card’ for not wearing masks on flights

Washington Post

Why Some People Don't Wear Masks

Health officials and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are urging Americans to wear face masks in public. NPR looks into several reasons people give for not wearing masks.

NPR

Vintage store's sassy sign about wearing masks goes viral

The owner has a message to those who want to debate the efficacy.

Today

Masks will be optional when Trump speaks at Mt. Rushmore for Independence Day weekend

When President Donald Trump speaks at Mt. Rushmore before the first fireworks show there in years, he'll stand before a crowd of thousands who won't be required to socially distance or wear masks.

PBS

The pandemic-fueled demand for masks has reignited interest in an age-old skill

Washington Post

Jennifer Aniston shares strong message about wearing mask

'So many lives have been taken by this virus because we aren’t doing enough'

Harpers Bazaar

4 ways to know if you're in a well-ventilated space, reducing the risk of spreading or contracting the coronavirus

Are your windows open? Are you smelling anything unusual? Asking these questions are a way for you to figure out if you're in a well-ventilated space.

Business Insider

Coronavirus: US buys nearly all of Gilead's Covid-19 drug remdesivir

The US will acquire almost all the next three months' production of the drug from Gilead.

BBC

‘Cries for help’: Drug overdoses are soaring during the coronavirus pandemic

Washington Post

Teacher: ‘Parents need to go to work’ does not stop covid-19 at the school entrance

Washington Post

‘People Want Music Back’: D.C.’s Live Music Venues Are Figuring Out How To Stage A Comeback

Until they can reopen, venues are working on outdoor events and safety measures for their indoor spaces.

DCist

America’s told-you-so moment: How we botched the reopening

The resurgence of Covid-19 was preventable, but the country’s rush to end shutdowns triggered disaster.

Politico

Columbia churches approach reopening as COVID-19 persists

Columbia churches must balance meeting the community's want for spiritual health amid a global pandemic.

Columbia Missourian

BioNTech and Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine trial yields positive results

Financial Times

Experts see little evidence that protests spread the coronavirus in U.S.

LA Times

31% of Asian Americans say they’ve been subject to racist slurs or jokes since the coronavirus pandemic began

CNN

How to build a better Canada after COVID-19: The power of everyday actions can bring about change

The Conversation

What a sports fan should know about the coronavirus

I miss sports dearly. Don’t you?

Salt Lake Tribune

Refusing to Wear a Mask Is Like Driving Drunk

New York Times

Doctors On Twitter Prove Masks Are Safe During The Coronavirus Pandemic By Measuring Their Oxygen Levels

Doctors on Twitter have been measuring their blood oxygen levels after wearing masks at work to prove that mask-wearing does not cause hypoxia.

Forbes

Why surviving the virus might come down to which hospital admits you

In Queens, the New York City borough with the most coronavirus cases and the fewest hospital beds per capita, hundreds of patients languished in understaffed wards, often unwatched by nurses or doc…

Baltimore Sun

Dr. Anthony Fauci optimistic COVID-19 vaccine will be widely available in reasonable time

Dr. Anthony Fauci is telling lawmakers that once a coronavirus vaccine is approved as safe and effective, Americans should have widespread access within a reasonable time.

OPB

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 1, 2021

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American Humanist Association Announces Dr. Anthony Fauci as 2021 Humanist of the Year - American Humanist Association

Dr. Fauci will be honored at the AHA's 80th Annual Conference.

American Humanist Association

Chicago COVID vaccine map shows how many residents vaccinated by zip code

How many people in Chicago have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine? Check out our interactive map to see how many vaccinations there are near you.

ABC Chicago

A coming wave of diabetes? The link with COVID-19 - Boston Children's Answers

Researchers are observing an increase in new-onset hyperglycemia lasting months after COVID-19 infection. Could a wave of diabetes soon follow?

Boston Children's Answers

Pandemic leads to big increase in calorie consumption | Institute for Fiscal Studies

By May 2020, total calories were 15% above normal levels.

IFS | Institute for Fiscal Studies

NIH's Dr. Fauci on the COVID-19 battle | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine

NIAID Director Anthony Fauci, M.D., speaks about vaccinations, virus variants, and why we still need to wear masks.

NIH MedlinePlus Magazine (.gov)

Stanford study ties milder COVID-19 symptoms to prior run-ins with other coronaviruses

In COVID-19 patients whose symptoms were mild, Stanford researchers found that they were more likely than sicker patients to have signs of prior infection by similar, less virulent coronaviruses.

Stanford Medicine

Mental health professionals push slow return post-COVID

A Harvard Chan School psychologist counseled awareness and flexibility as people return to work, school, or other pre-pandemic activities.

Harvard Gazette

Delta variant drives Africa COVID threat to ‘whole new level´: WHO warns; ‘dominant’ in Europe by August

With cases now doubling in Africa every three weeks, the Delta variant of COVID-19 has spread to 16 countries and it is present in three of the five nations reporting the highest caseloads. The variant is the most contagious yet - up to 60% more transmissible than other variants.

UN News

How to reflect pandemic experiences on medical school applications

A premed’s experiences over the past year and a half are going to be a compelling portion of their medical school application. Learn more with the AMA

American Medical Association

The Great Resignation: How employers drove workers to quit

Since the pandemic, employees are leaving the workforce or switching jobs in droves. For many, employers have played a big part in why they're walking away.

BBC

Sweden, noted for its lax COVID-19 response, never mandated face masks. Now it's dropping its vague recommendation to wear one at all.

Sweden only recommended that people were face masks at certain hours on public transport — a very different approach to most other countries.

Business Insider

UVA Light Reduced Virus Loads in COVID-19 Patients

Cedars-Sinai

Covid-19 pandemic increased number of people at risk of human trafficking, State Department report says | CNN Politics

CNN

Coronavirus digest: COVID cases in Europe rising again – DW – 07/01/2021

Two months of declining COVID cases in Europe have come to an end, according to the World Health Organization. Meanwhile, Germany lifted travel restrictions for more than 80 countries. Follow DW for the latest.

Covid pandemic masks Brexit impact on UK economy

Economists say new checks and rules have hurt trade but six months on the full scale of the damage is still uncertain

Financial Times

Dr. Anthony Fauci Named 2021 Humanist of the Year

The American Humanist Association awarded the honor to Fauci for embodying humanist values in the global fight against COVID-19.

Interfaith America

How Has The COVID-19 Pandemic Changed Telemedicine in Iowa?

The use of telemedicine greatly increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. But Gov. Kim Reynolds has ended the requirement for pay parity for telemedicine, leaving some health care providers to question what this means for its future.

Iowa Public Radio

Medicaid Emergency Authority Tracker: Approved State Actions to Address COVID-19 | KFF

States used a number of Medicaid emergency authorities to address the COVID-19 public health emergency. Between March 2020 and July 2021 we tracked details on Medicaid Disaster Relief State Plan Amendments (SPAs), other Medicaid and CHIP SPAs, and other state-reported administrative actions; Section 1115 Waivers; Section 1135 Waivers; and 1915 (c) Waiver Appendix K strategies. This resource was last updated July 1, 2021 and is no longer being updated.

KFF

Scientists identify long-sought marker for COVID vaccine success

Knowing which signatures in the blood predict protection against COVID-19 could speed the development of new vaccines.

Nature

Mix-and-match COVID vaccines: the case is growing, but questions remain

A slew of studies suggests that mixing vaccines provokes potent immune responses, but scientists still want answers on real-world efficacy and rare side effects.

Nature

Spatiotemporal analysis of COVID-19 outbreaks in Wuhan, China - Scientific Reports

Nature

Wisdom of crowds detects COVID-19 severity ahead of officially available data - Scientific Reports

Nature

Bangladesh Locks Down As Daily COVID Cases Quintuple

Bangladeshi soldiers are enforcing a seven-day lockdown. As the West opens up, poorer countries with low vaccination rates are being hit by wave after wave of COVID-19.

NPR

High-precision and cost-efficient sequencing for real-time COVID-19 surveillance - Scientific Reports

Nature

Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today (Published 2021)

The New York Times

California virus cases rising as delta variant spreads

The Golden State is averaging close to 1,000 additional cases reported daily, an increase of about 17% in the last 14 days.

The Press Democrat

Malaysia to impose tighter coronavirus restrictions in capital

Reuters

Protection, disinfection, and immunization for healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic: Role of natural and synthetic macromolecules

ScienceDirect.com

Spatiotemporal changes in global nitrogen dioxide emission due to COVID-19 mitigation policies

ScienceDirect.com

Your guide to what’s happening with vaccine passports in the US

The world is debating vaccine passports. We're keeping track of what you really need to know.

MIT Technology Review

Why the age of casual hugging could be over

I know that when it’s safe, I’m going to be an enthusiastic hugger again. But I’ll first be asking if it’s OK

The Guardian

There’s a Way to Get More People Vaccinated—and It Doesn’t Involve the Lottery

As the Delta variant spreads, it’s essential to make it easier for essential workers to get vaccinated—and that begins by giving paid sick leave for the shot.

The Nation

Reproductive Rights Are at a Crossroads in a COVID-Weary World | Think Global Health

Some countries have improved access and care, while others have floundered

Think Global Health

What Is Post-Pandemic Stress Disorder? How to Spot the Signs, and What to Do Next

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused “mass trauma,” which some medical professionals are calling post-pandemic stress disorder. It’s not yet a recognized mental health condition, but a set of experts believe it should be.

Vogue

Face-to-face conversations are going to be weird for a while. It’s okay.

The social amnesia of forgetting how to read people’s faces and gauge conversations is very, very real.

Vox

The Long, Surprising, and Not Totally Nerdy History of the Political Cocktail - Washingtonian

The “Cocktail”: 1806 Cocktails were a staple of US politics before we ever had a name for them. Campaigning politicians going back to George Washington plied would-be constituents with free drinks, and Election Day “was almost like a contest between political parties of who could throw the best party,” says Jim Hewes, a cocktail historian

Washingtonian

Perspective | What it’s like to visit my unvaccinated relatives in Rush Limbaugh’s home town

The Washington Post

mRNA Vaccines - Here's Everything You Need to Know

The World Economic Forum

What is long COVID?

The World Economic Forum

Immunological mechanisms of vaccine-induced protection against COVID-19 in humans - Nature Reviews Immunology

This Progress article summarizes our current understanding of the immune mechanisms of protection induced by the available COVID-19 vaccines. The authors compare vaccine-induced antibody responses following one or two doses of different vaccines and consider the relative importance of neutralizing antibodies for vaccine-mediated protection against SARS-CoV-2.

Nature