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For two years the COVID-19 pandemic has upended the world. The physician and medical historian Jacalyn Duffin presents a global history of the virus, with a focus on Canada. Duffin describes the frightening appearance of the virus and its identification by scientists in China; subsequent outbreaks on cruise ships; the relentless spread to Europe, the Americas, Africa, and elsewhere; and the immediate attempts to confront it. COVID-19 next explores the scientific history of infections generally, and the discovery of coronaviruses in particular.

In mid-January 2020, scientists Ugur Sahin and Özlem Türeci learned of how a new virus that had emerged in Wuhan, China, was spreading. Recognising the threat at once, they dropped everything and committed themselves to developing a vaccine against the disease that would soon be known as COVID-19. No one believed it was possible. But by December, the revolutionary BioNTech-Pfizer mRNA inoculation became the first clinically approved COVID-19 vaccine. Soon it was being injected into the arms of millions, turning the tide on the deadliest pandemic in living memory.

COVID-19 for Dummies is a quick crash course for people with COVID-19 and long COVID who want to learn more about how to treat and manage their symptoms. Anyone who wants to know more about this new disease will appreciate this trustworthy Dummies guide.

In early 2020, our lives were upended by a new virus that caused the most severe pandemic in over a century. In the span of a few weeks, even visiting a grocery store became a task in risk assessment. Cities and countries across the world closed their borders for their own citizens, as well as...

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has killed hundreds of thousands of people and infected millions while also devastating the world economy. The consequences of the pandemic, however, go much further: they threaten the fabric of national and international politics around the world. What will be the consequences of the pandemic, and what will a post-COVID world order look like? No institution is better suited to address these issues than Johns Hopkins University, which has convened experts from within and outside of the university to discuss world order after COVID-19.

Since early 2020, the world has experienced a series of catastrophic events - a global pandemic caused by a so-called novel coronavirus; international lockdowns and border closings causing widespread business closures, economic collapse, and massive unemployment; and an unprecedented curtailment of civil liberties and freedoms in the name of keeping people safe by locking them up in their homes.

"Chan and Ridley write with an urgency...that inspires gripping depictions of what viruses are, how infectious-disease laboratories work and wonderfully lucid descriptions of bats. . . . They powerfully recount how dangerous pathogens can both leak from a lab and emerge in nature." (New York...

Reinventándonos, los retos de la Covid-19 y la nueva normalidad reúne las visiones de diversos especialistas sobre el impacto generado y el cambio que nos espera en campos como la ciencia, la educación, el deporte, la cultura o incluso en las formas de protegernos contra la violencia. Pero...

So now we have a vaccine for Covid-19 but the real problem is getting into the arms of those who need it quickly. The Federal Government has put Billions of dollars into the research and manufacturing process. But they have failed to put money into the infrastructure to actually deliver the product into the arms of Americans.

Sebbene la maggior parte dei pazienti con Covid-19 abbia un decorso della patologia privo di complicanze, in casi specifici l’infezione può progredire a un grado severo ed è quindi necessario adottare una strategia preventiva. Il tempismo, però, è cruciale. Questo podcast nasce proprio per questo: fornire ai medici informazioni corrette, autorevoli e utili per riconoscere e gestire al meglio questi casi.

During these unprecedented, uncertain times, it is more important than ever that WE come together and support one another.

COVID-19 Updates brings together panels of health care professionals with expertise on the front lines of care to answer questions from colleagues about COVID-19 care. Please note this podcast is intended for health care professionals only. Developed by a team at UBC Medicine’s Continuing Professional Development (UBC CPD).

This podcast is about COVID-19 and it's long lasting ripple effects on the world

How will the world look like in 2022? Is SARS-CoV-2 here to stay with us? While some countries are opening towards normal life, albeit with cautious optimism, others are experiencing the hardest disease burden and public health crisis so far. Will vaccines be effective against new variants and how long the protection will last? What do we know so far about long COVID? Which patient populations could benefit most from emerging therapeutic options? Would there be resistance to new therapies? Subscribe to the COVID-19 Science & Society podcast to find out more on the most relevant and timely ...

Covid-19, the disease caused by a novel coronavirus, has created a global pandemic. This show aims to educate the public via interviews with leaders in healthcare, public health and policy. You’ll hear from former Kaiser CEO, host of the Fixing Healthcare podcast, and author of Mistreated: Why We Think We're Getting Good Health Care and Why We're Usually Wrong, Robert Pearl; critical care physician and frequent guest on The Doctors, “Dr. Raj” Dasgupta; Patrick C. Beeman, Ob/Gyn and founder of the medical education platform, InsideTheBoards; microbiology professor, Ken Rosenthal; and ...

In COVID-19: Immunity in Our Community, a new podcast series from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, iHeartRadio, and ABC News, host Robin Roberts (Good Morning America) hears from Americans on the front lines: teachers, nurses, parents, and caregivers—many of whom were uncertain about the vaccines, and uncovers the scientific facts that convinced them to roll up their sleeves and get vaccinated. Each episode will pair one guest’s journey with information from our country's top medical experts, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, to make sure that you and your loved ones have all ...

Providing tips and strategies to overcome emotional overwhelm from COVID-19. Also teach people to build a new life.

An exploration into how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed people's lives, told from the people who live them.

2020 has been one hell of a year. A Global pandemic, racial inequality, and mask enforcement. However, the worst of these has to be the fear of getting Covid-19... In this episode, Trea talks to Johnny about his struggle with Covid-19, testing positive for Covid-19 and how your wellness is affected.

Career advice and life coaching to help you survive and thrive during and after the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.