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Nearly 8 million lives spared by social distancing measures
Social distance flattened the curve of confirmed COVID-19 cases and spared 7.9 million lives worldwide, according to a first-of-its-kind analysis by data researchers in Saudi Arabia.
What Are 11 Million Lives Worth?
Leaders grapple with relaxing distancing measures even while data hails their success
Social distance flattened the curve of confirmed COVID-19 cases and spared 11 million lives worldwide. Analysis of the infection rate reveal the devastating toll the virus could have had on the population.
Coming May 18, 2020
No Summer Holiday for Covid-19
Data shows coronavirus is not seasonal
The pandemic of the COVID-19 disease extended from China across the north-temperate zone, and more recently to the tropics and southern hemisphere. Research finds no evidence that spread rates decline with temperatures above 20 °C, suggesting that the COVID-19 disease is unlikely to behave as a seasonal respiratory virus.
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Is an Effective Covid-19 Treatment Hiding in Plain Sight?
Already-approved drugs can help prevent further casualties
New research suggests that readily available treatments may help patients currently suffering from COVID-19. Results demonstrate that the protein E subcluster for the SARS clade is quasi-identical for the key functional regions of SARS-CoV-1 and SARS-CoV-2. The use of approved drugs shown to act as SARS E protein inhibitors can help.
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When Social Distancing Isn't the Best Plan
The answer is in local rate of infection
The success of social distancing measures has been linked to two key pieces of data; first, the overall level of infection in a population upon implementation, and secondly, the size of the population. In high density areas with rapid spread, social distancing has saved countless lives; however, for smaller populations, there is less benefit to social distancing implementation.
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Undetected Arrival
The COVID-19 timeline in your country and its impact on spread
Across many hard hit regions, or areas of dense population, report have swirled regarding when COVID actually arrived in a region. Looking into data reports by population groups, researchers have uncovered the true arrival date of the virus to regional populations, shedding more light onto its virality and mortality rates.
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Life Beyond the Pandemic's Reach
The timeline to reaching “herd” immunity in your region
As civil leaders and scientists examine the tail end of the pandemic, many mark the moment of “herd immunity” as the time when disruptions to normal life; school closures, work from home, and economic downturn, will again see stabilization. Using data from specific population groups we take a closer look at the timeline to herd immunity, the potential severity of a second wave, and how to control spread looking forward.
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The Emotional Roller Coaster of COVID-19
Tracking our hopes and fears by region
Across many hard hit regions, or areas of dense population, report have swirled regarding when COVID actually arrived in a region. Looking into data reports by population groups, researchers have uncovered the true arrival date of the virus to regional populations, shedding more light onto its virality and mortality rates.
Coming in June
COVID-19 adds insult to injury
Pandemic shows clear age and gender bias
A deep dive into data from infected populations worldwide uncovers the truth behind COVID-19’s gender and age bias. A look across age groups and genders reminds us as a greater population to treat the disease with respect and empathy for all at risk.
Coming in June
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The Largest Research Project In History
By: Carlos Duarte – EL PAIS
Researchers from around the world fight COVID-19 in the largest scientific project in history showing the value of open and collaborative science.
the voices of covid-19 - podcasts
KAUST presents Sci-Café: COVID-19 Part I
Featuring panelists Takashi Gojobori, David Ketcheson and Arnab Pain, with moderator Naadiya Carrim
KAUST presents Sci-Café: COVID-19 Part II
Featuring panelists Xin Gao, Samir Hamdan and Barry Hogan, with moderator Naadiya Carrim.
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