Brief Conversation on Tracing

Contact tracing seeks to identify an infected person’s contacts. It is one way to curb the spread of a virus. Some countries have used it to great effect—South Korea is one example. Others countries are beginning to use it more—the United States.

CNN’s Dr. Sanja Gupta converses with a contact tracer and with an epidemiologist who work in New York City. Within the transcript is a link to the audio of the conversation.

Across the country, local officials are hiring people to track down anyone who may have been exposed to Covid-19. @drsanjaygupta talks to Dr. Syra Madad, an epidemiologist and special pathogens expert, about the importance and process of contact tracing. https://t.co/zkAOt1p1e8

— CNN (@CNN) June 11, 2020

Earth Day: Golden Anniversary on 22 April

Meet Jenny Mottar, Art Director for NASA Science. Jenny explains her inspiration for this year’s Earth Day Poster. The video in the tweet contains links for more activities.

A puzzle for our 2020 #EarthDay poster, which uses a variety of @NASAEarth satellite images. Can you find where each image is located in the artwork? Check back later today for answers!

Download a printable poster to decorate your space: https://t.co/jwX2sMqohS #EarthDayatHome pic.twitter.com/CGAAT6Eiub

— NASA (@NASA) April 18, 2020

“No exit strategy from our planet”

The closing words of today’s Guardian editorial preview its seriousness. The welcome “immediate effect” of the pandemic points to the need for humans to make “a green recovery.”

The Guardian view on the climate and coronavirus: global warnings | Editorial https://t.co/9E9vUIIt7R

— The Guardian (@guardian) April 12, 2020

U.K. Challenge To Businesses: Make Ventilators

Dyson was the first business to produce much needed ventilators in the U.K. Dyson, known for vacuums, makes various products (click on Products at top of this page) for a “healthier home.” The story offers a glimpse into the switch businesses can make to produce essentials needed in emergency situations.

Dyson has designed and built an entirely new ventilator, called the "CoVent," since founder James Dyson received a call 10 days ago from UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. "This new device can be manufactured quickly, efficiently and at volume," he said https://t.co/Z0xIue1QuG

— CNN International (@cnni) March 29, 2020

The Guardian posted its story. It led with Dyson; it described the challenge and names other businesses.

What Is Known and What Is Not Known

Staying home defends and protects against Covid-19. Health professionals continue learning about the disease. Which treatments do they know are effective? National Geographic reports that people are confused “over simple matters such as which pain relievers to take, or how to care for sick family members at home.” This recent post available to everyone discussed those matters and others.

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Half Hour with Dr. Anthony Fauci, MD

Dr. Fauci was a member of the Class of 1958 at Regis High School, New York City. In June 2019 he spoke to alums of the school about his education, his career with National Institutes of Health, working with presidents, medical care and public health.

A more detailed story appeared today in ncronline.org.