Emory Daily Scan

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Monday, April 20, 2020

Emory Daily Scan is a daily (M-F) report of major coverage regarding Emory University, along with important stories on issues related to higher education and health care.

Emory University

NPR | Coronavirus FAQs: Can sunlight kill the virus? How risky is an elevator ride? (Juan Leon and Julia Silva Sobolik quoted)

Washington Post | Dozens of coronavirus antibody tests on the market were never vetted by the FDA, leading to accuracy concerns (Emory antibody test cited, Marybeth Sexton quoted)

Washington Post | As U.S. coronavirus fatality rate rises to 5 percent, experts are still trying to understand how deadly this virus is (Carlos del Rio quoted) | Seattle Times | MSN

New York Times | Let science journals share their findings (Erica Duncan writes)

MSNBC | Leadership in times of crisis & limitations of the federal government (Erika James interviewed)

Forbes | Stock market: Investor mood too optimistic (Carlos del Rio quoted)

The Hill | The critical issue Congress must include in the next COVID-19 funding package (Dabney Evans writes)

WXIA-TV | Why has the coronavirus had such a big impact on the stock market? (Tom Smith quoted)

WXIA-TV | Clinical trial for Remdesivir happening at Emory University Hospital (Emory Remdesivir trial cited, Aneesh Mehta interviewed) 

WXIA-TV | Dunwoody neighbors hold surprise parade for Emory nurse returning home after 12-hour shift (Megan Cann featured) 

WSB-TV | Metro hospitals using streaming technology to keep loved ones in touch with coronavirus patients (Tammie Quest quoted, Emory University Hospital cited)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Coronavirus anxiety and sadness: Tips for coping (Nadine Kaslow featured) 

Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Following possible peak in deaths, Kemp working on when to reopen Ga. (Carlos del Rio quoted) 

GPB-FM | Under strain of limited resources, the ethics and emotional impact of triage decisions (Kathy Kinlaw interviewed) 

WABE-FM | Film professor shares movie recommendations specially curated for Atlantans (Matthew Bernstein interviewed) 

Decaturish | Emory junior selected as 2020 Truman Scholar (Emory student Josh Kaplan featured, President Claire E. Sterk quoted) 

WebMD | What can antibody testing really tell us about COVID? (Aneesh Mehta quoted)

Reuters via Medscape | COVID-19 precautions needed in ophthalmology (Steven Yeh quoted)

Healthline | Demanding better diabetes care in hospitals (Bruce Bode quoted, study cited)

The Independent | Coronavirus: Tokyo 2020 Olympics must be flexible if vaccine not ready in time, experts say (Zach Binney quoted) 

Newsweek | Nelfinavir and Cepharanthine show some potential as COVID-19 treatment in laboratory tests (Mirko Paiardini quoted)

Business Insider | Blood clots are the latest life-threatening complication of the coronavirus, but doctors aren't sure how to treat them (Greg Martin quoted)

Vogue India | These 6 online classes can help you work on mindfulness while you're at home (Emory University’s Biohacking Your Brain’s Health class featured)

Higher Education

Wall Street Journal (subscription required) | Law students in ‘no man’s land’ as coronavirus delays bar exams 

Washington Post | Emergency grant program for college students is off to a slow start

The Hill | NJ Gov. Murphy asks DHS to extend DACA work permits amid pandemic

Inside Higher Ed | Rethinking the academic calendar

Inside Higher Ed | Students turn to courts for refunds

General Health/Healthcare

Associated Press | Reports suggest many have had coronavirus with no symptoms

STAT | Novartis steps up to study of hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 

Wall Street Journal (subscription required) | To get back to work, companies seek coronavirus tests for workers 

NPR | Coronavirus cases continue to climb in the U.S. and around the world

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