COVID-19: key developments for Monday, April 13, 2020

California, Oregon, and Washington have formed a regional coalition known as the "West Coast Pact," aiming to collaborate on managing their virus responses. Meanwhile, several northeastern states have come together under the name "Multi-state Council" for the same purpose. Tupac and Biggie, unfortunately, couldn’t provide any comments when the press reached out.

I completely agree with Kashkari on this issue. The situation isn’t going to improve anytime soon since we’ll continue to face periodic shutdowns to control outbreaks. Kashkari predicts the U.S. could experience rolling shutdowns lasting up to 18 months.

I’m relieved that someone else is taking the lead and working through the initial challenges. Austria is gradually easing its lockdown measures. Chancellor Sebastian Kurz announced plans to lift restrictions starting Tuesday, sparking excitement. However, experts warn this is just the beginning of a lengthy process.

In North America, meat processing plants have become hotspots for infections, with workers falling ill and walking off the job. This mirrors the tragic events following 9/11, where 23 members of the NYPD lost their lives due to the coronavirus, as stated by the commissioner.

It seems like everyone is stepping up in creative ways to secure vital supplies. As federal agencies act as backup, states are resorting to unconventional methods to compete in the global market for PPE. In one instance, officials in a particular state are even considering deploying local police or the National Guard to meet incoming flights carrying millions of masks from China.

The pandemic has also led to massive food waste. With restaurants, hotels, and schools closed, farmers are struggling to sell over half their produce. Despite an uptick in grocery store sales as people eat more meals at home, the perishable goods originally destined for institutions remain unsold.

No, you didn’t contract COVID-19 back in the fall of 2019.

Let’s compare two neighboring countries with similar demographics:

A major U.S. pharmaceutical company has inadvertently become a coronavirus "super spreader." The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the U.S. has stabilized, with 70 potential vaccines in development.

South Korea recently confirmed 111 cases of coronavirus reinfection. WHO officials remain uncertain if those who recover are immune to a second infection.

According to NYU researchers, a large-scale U.S. study found obesity to be the most significant chronic risk factor contributing to hospitalizations in New York City.

After spending seven weeks in a Wuhan ICU, here’s what I learned during my recovery.

Newfoundland may face food shortages due to disruptions caused by the pandemic affecting key shipping companies.

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