Articles of Interest about the virus - March 9
/***GETTING TO KNOW THE VIRUS
Why the WHO won’t call the coronavirus a pandemic https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2020/3/9/21163412/who-coronavirus-covid19-pandemic-world-health-organization
People ‘shed’ high levels of coronavirus, study finds, but most are likely not infectious after recovery begins https://www.statnews.com/2020/03/09/people-shed-high-levels-of-coronavirus-study-finds-but-most-are-likely-not-infectious-after-recovery-begins/
The psychology of coronavirus fear—and how to manage it https://qz.com/1812664/the-psychology-of-coronavirus-fear-and-how-to-overcome-it/
How AI Is Tracking the Coronavirus Outbreak https://www.wired.com/story/how-ai-tracking-coronavirus-outbreak/
***THE IMPACT OF THE VIRUS
How cities are fighting coronavirus on public transportation https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/9/21168516/coronavirus-covid19-city-public-transportation-subway-bus-cleaning
Why airlines are running ‘ghost flights’ amid coronavirus panic https://nypost.com/2020/03/09/why-airlines-are-running-ghost-flights-amid-coronavirus-panic/
Gyms and Coronavirus: What Are the Risks? https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/08/health/coronavirus-gyms-safety.html
As coronavirus spreads, caregivers in elder care facilities fear they can’t afford to call in sick https://www.revealnews.org/article/as-coronavirus-spreads-caregivers-in-elder-care-facilities-fear-they-cant-afford-to-call-in-sick/
Coronavirus Highlights the Pitfalls of Health Deductibles https://www.nytimes.com/section/upshot
NASA center in California issues mandatory work-from-home policy after employee tests positive for COVID-19 https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/9/21171456/nasa-ames-research-center-coronavirus-covid-19-telework-policy
***THE VIRUS & STUDIES
How does the new coronavirus spread? These new studies offer clues. https://www.vox.com/2020/2/20/21143785/coronavirus-covid-19-spread-transmission-how
People ‘shed’ high levels of coronavirus, study finds, but most are likely not infectious after recovery begins https://www.statnews.com/2020/03/09/people-shed-high-levels-of-coronavirus-study-finds-but-most-are-likely-not-infectious-after-recovery-begins/
***FAKES & FRAUDS
Coronavirus is creating a fake-news nightmarescape https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2020/03/coronavirus-is-creating-fake-news-nightmarescape-social-media
Coronavirus email scams are trying to cash in on your fear https://www.vox.com/recode/2020/3/5/21164745/coronavirus-phishing-email-scams
Facebook doubles down on removing coronavirus conspiracy theories https://www.vox.com/recode/2020/1/31/21115589/coronavirus-wuhan-china-myths-hoaxes-facebook-social-media-tiktok-twitter-wechat
Surge of Virus Misinformation Stumps Facebook and Twitter https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/08/technology/coronavirus-misinformation-social-media.html
Fake News About Coronavirus Is Spreading: 'We Need A Vaccine Against Misinformation https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/02/21/805287609/theres-a-flood-of-fake-news-about-coronavirus-and-a-plan-to-stop-it
***RELIGION & THE VIRUS
Oklahoma pastors quarantine selves after coronavirus scare https://nypost.com/2020/03/05/oklahoma-pastors-quarantined-after-possible-coronavirus-exposure/
Televangelist Jim Bakker Ordered By Attorney General To Stop Selling Fake Cure For Coronavirus https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/televangelist-jim-bakker-ordered-attorney-012828002.html
Coronavirus threatens one of the most sacred moments in church: Communion https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2020/03/04/coronavirus-is-threatening-one-most-sacred-moments-church-communion/
Hundreds asked to self-quarantine after D.C. pastor tests positive for coronavirus https://www.ajc.com/news/national-govt--politics/nation-capital-and-region-hit-coronavirus-outbreak/2ABPWkBrMCLNUbBTudILNK/
Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended travel to its holy sites https://theconversation.com/coronavirus-fears-put-a-halt-to-the-muslim-pilgrimage-of-umrah-but-not-yet-the-hajj-132943
South Korea's coronavirus cases climb above 7,000, most cases traced to church https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-south-korea/south-koreas-coronavirus-cases-climb-above-7000-most-cases-traced-to-church-idUSKBN20U02M
No hugs, handshakes as U.S. churches take new precautions against coronavirus https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-churches/no-hugs-handshakes-as-u-s-churches-take-new-precautions-against-coronavirus-idUSKBN20V0Z8
Ten cases of coronavirus contracted in 'megachurch' in France https://international.la-croix.com/news/ten-cases-of-coronavirus-contracted-in-megachurch-in-france/11936
U.S. pastor tells how Bethlehem trip turned into coronavirus quarantine ordeal https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-palestinians-us/americans-quarantined-in-bethlehem-hotel-in-coronavirus-scare-palestinian-official-idUSKBN20U0AP
How Some Churches Are Trying To Prevent Spread Of Coronavirus Among Congregants https://www.npr.org/2020/03/07/813191532/how-some-churches-are-trying-to-prevent-spread-of-coronavirus-among-congregants
***THE VIRUS & HIGHER ED
Are Any Colleges Insured Against Coronavirus Fallout? https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2020/03/09/insurance-coverage-scarce-coronavirus-threatens-college-finances
How the Coronavirus Is Affecting Admissions https://www.insidehighered.com/admissions/article/2020/03/09/how-coronavirus-changing-admissions
***MOVING CLASSES ONLINE
3 Tips for Teaching Online (when you weren’t planning to) https://medium.com/@lisawj/3-tips-for-teaching-online-when-you-werent-planning-to-f18b43979252
Resources For Teaching Online Due To School Closures https://www.theedublogger.com/teaching-online-school-closures/
As COVID-19 pushes classes online, some students are caught in the broadband gap https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/6/21168463/coronavirus-covid19-seattle-public-schools-networks-broadband
USC Classes Temporarily Move Online Effective March 11-13
https://sites.usc.edu/coronavirus/announcements/3-6-campus-wide-test-classes-temporarily-move-online-effective-march-11-13/
Stanford University, where a medical faculty member has tested positive for the virus, cancels all in-person classes for the remainder of the winter quarter https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/03/07/stanford-medicine-faculty-member-tests-positive-for-covid-19/
University of Washington is moving all classes and exams online through the end of the winter quarter after a staff member tested positive https://www.washington.edu/coronavirus/
Princeton Requires lectures to go online due to COVID-19 Concerns https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/coronavirus/princeton-restricts-gatherings-offers-remote-classes/2319590/
***JOURNALISM
News outlets criticized for using Chinatown photos in coronavirus articles https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/news-outlets-criticized-using-chinatown-photos-coronavirus-articles-n1150626
One America News Staff Told to 'Pull Back on' Coronavirus Coverage https://timesofsandiego.com/business/2020/03/06/san-diegos-one-america-news-staff