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Making Meaning During Coronavirus, Mary Kate Schutt

Population Health Research Brief Series

If you’ve asked yourself, “Why is this happening? What’s the meaning of this?” you’re not alone. This brief discusses why meaning matters and how we might reflect on what we learned about ourselves from the COVID-19 pandemic to make more intentional meaning in our lives.

2020-05-04 Daily Unm Global Health Covid-19 Briefing, Christophe G. Lambert, Shawn Stoicu, Ingrid Hendrix, Lori D. Sloane, Mari Anixter, Anastasiya Nestsiarovich, Praveen Kumar, Nicolas Lauve, Emma Wolinsky, Fiona Nguyen, Melissa Cossé, Allison Price, Hannah Dowdy-Sue, Ryota Shimada, Susie Pham, Ariel Hurwitz, Alexandra Yingling, Elly Munde, Perez Olewe, Cristian Bologa, Gregory Mertz, Kristine Tollestrup, Orrin Myers, Douglas J. Perkins

HSC Covid 19 Briefings

Executive Summary:

NM convalescent plasma call. NM case counts. Gallup lockdown continues. Tribal federal relief delay. Childcare demand drops. Polling open for primaries. Non-US world funds R&D. South Korea eases more. Soft quarantine inefficiency. Chinese interventions. Transmission window. December French case. CDC on law enforcement, essential errands. NEJM on telemedicine. Practice guidelines for: ECMO, pneumonia, nuclear medicine SOP. FDA antibody test restrictions. Africa testing differences. PCR assay sensitivity. Wuhan antibody tracking. Hydroxychloroquine toxicity. Remdesivir mechanism. Tocilzumab study inconclusive. SARs-CoV-2 structure. 28 new trials. Immunology and exercise. Synthetic SARS-CoV-2. IgM and IgG responses. Bacterial and fungal coinfection. Youth mental health challenges.

2020-05-03_Michiganoverview_Covidbedppe, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Michigan COVID-19 Hospital Data

The webpage was obtained from Michigan's Coronavirus Cumulative Data page, under the link Data About Places. Data is self-reported by hospitals daily to the EM Resource System per MDHHS Director Robert Gordon's Emergency Order.

Contains the tables Statewide Available Bed Tracking for COVID-19, COVID-19 Metrics, Statewide Available PPE Tracking for COVID-19 (Statewide Available PPE and Bed Tracking), as well as the tables PPE Days On Hand and Patient Census.

2020-05-03_Michigandaily_Covidmap, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Daily Michigan COVID-19 Update

The "WHERE WE STAND WITH COVID-19" map was obtained from Michigan's main COVID-19 page: https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus. Data was compiled by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The information was updated daily at 3p.m., Monday - Saturday.

The State of Michigan is working around the clock to test and treat COVID-19 patients. Below is the most recent data healthcare experts across the state have compiled.

The image contained a map, indicating total cases by county, and also provides statistics on Total Confirmed Cases, Total COVID-19 Deaths, Daily Confirmed Cases, and Daily COVID-19 Deaths. There …

2020-05-03_Michiganoverview_Covidcounts, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Michigan COVID-19 Confirmed Cases by Date of Onset Data

Data was captured from the Cumulative Data link of Michigan's Coronavirus webpage, under the url https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98163_98173_99207---,00.html.

The website contained the table Count of Confirmed COVID-19 Cases by Date of Onset , sorted by Michigan Preparedness Region. It also contained 18 charts, including the count of confirmed Covid-19 cases by date of onset in the state overall as well as in each preparedness region,and the normalized rate of Covid-19 cases per 1,000,000 residents in both the state and in each preparedness region.

2020-05-03_Michiganoverview_Covidlongtermcare, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Michigan COVID-19 Long Term Care Data

The COVID Long Term Care Facilities page was obtained from Michigan's COVID-19 data page: https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98163_98173-526911--,00.html.

This report is created by the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services from data self-reported by long-term care facilities into EMResource. Data is updated on an ongoing basis.

MDHHS has established a regional hub strategy to assist in reducing the spread of COVID-19 within nursing facilities. COVID-19 Regional Hubs have established units dedicated to treating COVID-19-affected individuals and have established appropriate staffing levels and protocols to support this level of care.
These case counts reflect current cases of COVID-19 among facility residents reported …

2020-05-03_Michiganoverview_Covidstats, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Cumulative Michigan COVID-19 Data

The COVID Overview page was obtained from Michigan's main COVID-19 page: https:/www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98163-520743--,00.html. Data was compiled by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The information was updated daily at 3p.m., with COVID-19 results included as of 10 a.m.

Note on cumulative counts: This report is provisional and subject to change. As public health investigations of individual cases continue, there will be corrections to the status and details of referred cases that result in changes to this report.
Note on the deaths: Deaths must be reported by health care providers, medical examiners/coroners, and recorded by local health departments …

2020-05-02/03 Daily Unm Global Health Covid-19 Briefing, Christophe G. Lambert, Shawn Stoicu, Ingrid Hendrix, Anastasiya Nestsiarovich, Praveen Kumar, Nicolas Lauve, Lynnmarie Jarratt, Melissa Cossé, Samantha Paltrow-Krulwich, Stephen Esguerra, Hannah Dowdy-Sue, Ariel Hurwitz, Alexandra Yingling, Clinton Onyango, Tudor I. Oprea, Gregory Mertz, Orrin Myers, Douglas J. Perkins

HSC Covid 19 Briefings

Executive Summary:

More NM cases. Free Shiprock testing. Prison release demands. 8 state parks reopen. Higher US deaths. NY PPE case dismissed. Orthopedic Tx down. European deaths down. UK mortality factors. People leaving large cities. Ending lockdown strategies. Public mask impact. Taiwan tracing. Homeless shelter prevalence. Homeless shelter outbreak. 50-state R0. COVID-19 decades later. US county tracking site. Hospital management model. COVID-19 behavioral transformation. Practice guidelines for: cardiology, IBD surgery, and rheumatic physical inactivity. Roche antibody test approved. Abbott antibody test EU-certified. Home anosmia assessment. CVD and ACE/ARBs. Tocilizumab early evidence. Tocilizumab systematic review. WHO vaccines trial. HCQ slower viral …

Celebrating The Year Of The Nurse, Office Of University Communications

Gardner-Webb NewsCenter Archive

As nurses around the world are on the frontlines of caring for patients with the Coronavirus, it’s appropriate that even before the pandemic began, 2020 was designated as the “Year of the Nurse.” The declaration by the World Health Assembly celebrates the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. Further, the American Nurses Association, which traditionally observes National Nurses Week May 6-12, has expanded the recognition to the entire month of May.

2020-05-02_Michiganoverview_Covidcounts, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Michigan COVID-19 Confirmed Cases by Date of Onset Data

Data was captured from the Cumulative Data link of Michigan's Coronavirus webpage, under the url https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98163_98173_99207---,00.html.

The website contained the table Count of Confirmed COVID-19 Cases by Date of Onset , sorted by Michigan Preparedness Region. It also contained 18 charts, including the count of confirmed Covid-19 cases by date of onset in the state overall as well as in each preparedness region,and the normalized rate of Covid-19 cases per 1,000,000 residents in both the state and in each preparedness region.

2020-05-02_Michigandaily_Covidmap, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Daily Michigan COVID-19 Update

The "WHERE WE STAND WITH COVID-19" map was obtained from Michigan's main COVID-19 page: https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus. Data was compiled by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The information was updated daily at 3p.m., Monday - Saturday.

The State of Michigan is working around the clock to test and treat COVID-19 patients. Below is the most recent data healthcare experts across the state have compiled.

The image contained a map, indicating total cases by county, and also provides statistics on Total Confirmed Cases, Total COVID-19 Deaths, Daily Confirmed Cases, and Daily COVID-19 Deaths. There …

View Of Pakistani Residents Toward Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19) During A Rapid Outbreak: A Rapid Online Survey, Khezar Hayat, Meagen Rosenthal, Sen Xu, Muhammad Arshed, Pengchao Li, Panpan Zhai, Gebrehaweria Kassa Desalegn, Yu Fang

Faculty and Student Publications

© 2020 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. Background: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a deadly disease that is affecting most of the countries worldwide. Public understanding, including knowledge about signs and symptoms, mode of transmission, and hygiene of COVID-19, is vital for designing effective control strategies during a public health crisis. The current study is aimed at investigating the public’s perspective about COVID-19, including their knowledge, attitude, and practices. Methods: A rapid online survey comprising 22 items was administered during the rapid outbreak of COVID-19 in Pakistan. Questions were focused on the prevention, transmission, clinical features, and control of …

2020-05-02_Michiganoverview_Covidsymptoms, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Michigan COVID-19 Syndromic Surveillance System Data

The Syndromic Surveillance System Data report was obtained from Michigan's COVID-19 dashboard, from under the link "​Coronavirus Symptoms": https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus. Data was compiled by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The information was updated daily.

Syndromic Surveillance System data is obtained from approximately 183 facilities participating in syndromic surveillance (132 Emergency Departments (ED), 51 Urgent Cares) across the State of Michigan. The reporting is based on individuals who present at EDs and may not be representative of the overall population. The coronavirus-like symptoms query searches visit free-text (chief complaint, triage notes, and clinical impression) for fever or …

2020-05-02_Michiganoverview_Covidstats, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Cumulative Michigan COVID-19 Data

The COVID Overview page was obtained from Michigan's main COVID-19 page: https:/www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98163-520743--,00.html. Data was compiled by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The information was updated daily at 3p.m., with COVID-19 results included as of 10 a.m.

Note on cumulative counts: This report is provisional and subject to change. As public health investigations of individual cases continue, there will be corrections to the status and details of referred cases that result in changes to this report.
Note on the deaths: Deaths must be reported by health care providers, medical examiners/coroners, and recorded by local health departments …

2020-05-02_Michiganoverview_Covidbedppe, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Michigan COVID-19 Hospital Data

The webpage was obtained from Michigan's Coronavirus Cumulative Data page, under the link Data About Places. Data is self-reported by hospitals daily to the EM Resource System per MDHHS Director Robert Gordon's Emergency Order.

Contains the tables Statewide Available Bed Tracking for COVID-19, COVID-19 Metrics, Statewide Available PPE Tracking for COVID-19 (Statewide Available PPE and Bed Tracking), as well as the tables PPE Days On Hand and Patient Census.

Surviving Covid-19: Journalism's Role In Chronicling The Mental Health Effects On High School Students, Samantha A. Malone

Honors Capstones

During the unprecedented time of the COVID-19 pandemic, students across the world are facing mental health impacts. This project aims to explore the challenges specifically of high school students during this time through the use of journalism. Using research from accredited sources and numerous interviews, this is the story of high school students and how they are coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. The main subject was interviewed on a weekly basis, and additional interviews were conducted to solidify information. Major findings include: the relationship between structure and anxiety, challenges of e-learning and social distancing’s impact on loneliness. The work relies …

Covid-19 Journal | Mara'sha Goode, Mara'sha Goode

COVID-19 Student Journal Project

No abstract provided.

Covid-19 Journal | Madison Brooks, Madison Brooks

COVID-19 Student Journal Project

No abstract provided.

Covid-19 Journal | Brianna Cagle, Brianna Cagle

COVID-19 Student Journal Project

No abstract provided.

Covid-19 Journal | Erin Vance, Erin Vance

COVID-19 Student Journal Project

No abstract provided.

Covid-19 Journal | Emily Strange, Emily Strange

COVID-19 Student Journal Project

No abstract provided.

Covid-19 Journal | Henley Higgins, Henley Higgins

COVID-19 Student Journal Project

No abstract provided.

Before Covid-19, There Was Sars, Wee Kiat Lim

Perspectives@SMU

COVID-19 was not China’s first catastrophic public health crisis. The last time one struck the country, it transformed the emergency management landscape.

Development And Initial Validation Of The Covid Stress Scales, Steven Taylor, Caeleigh A. Landry, Michelle M. Paluszek, Thomas A. Fergus, Dean Mckay, Gordon J.G. Asmundsone

Covid-19 Digital Research

Research and clinical observations suggest that during times of pandemic many people exhibit stress- or anxiety-related responses that include fear of becoming infected, fear of coming into contact with possibly contaminated objects or surfaces, fear of foreigners who might be carrying infection (i.e., disease-related xenophobia), fear of the socio-economic consequences of the pandemic, compulsive checking and reassurance-seeking regarding possible pandemic-related threats, and traumatic stress symptoms about the pandemic (e.g., nightmares, intrusive thoughts). We developed the 36-item COVID Stress Scales (CSS) to measure these features, as they pertain to COVID-19. The CSS were developed to better understand and assess COVID-19-related distress. …

Broadband Subscriptions Vary In Mississippi: Implications For The Covid-19 Era, John J. Green

Population Briefs

Access to internet services has become a critical component to people’s livelihoods, impacting education, work, and health, among other realms of life. The need for people and organizations to rapidly adapt to the challenges caused by the novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has underscored the importance of access to broadband, given K-12 schools and colleges shifting to remote learning, people needing to work from home, and increased reliance on telehealth services. Additionally, people are attempting to use these technologies for social support and cultural interactions. This Population Brief reports on household broadband subscriptions in Mississippi to identify spaces and …

2020-05-01_Michiganoverview_Covidbedppe, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Michigan COVID-19 Hospital Data

The webpage was obtained from Michigan's Coronavirus Cumulative Data page, under the link Data About Places. Data is self-reported by hospitals daily to the EM Resource System per MDHHS Director Robert Gordon's Emergency Order.

Contains the tables Statewide Available Bed Tracking for COVID-19, COVID-19 Metrics, Statewide Available PPE Tracking for COVID-19 (Statewide Available PPE and Bed Tracking), as well as the tables PPE Days On Hand and Patient Census.

2020-05-01_Michiganoverview_Covidsymptoms, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Michigan COVID-19 Syndromic Surveillance System Data

The Syndromic Surveillance System Data report was obtained from Michigan's COVID-19 dashboard, from under the link "​Coronavirus Symptoms": https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus. Data was compiled by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The information was updated daily.

Syndromic Surveillance System data is obtained from approximately 183 facilities participating in syndromic surveillance (132 Emergency Departments (ED), 51 Urgent Cares) across the State of Michigan. The reporting is based on individuals who present at EDs and may not be representative of the overall population. The coronavirus-like symptoms query searches visit free-text (chief complaint, triage notes, and clinical impression) for fever or …

Ceteal News, May/June 2020, Ceteal

CeTEAL Newsletter

• CCU Faculty and Staff Shift to Academic Continuity Plan, Bringing Creativity and Concern for Students to the Task
  CeTEAL Staff
• Reality Check
  Steven Hamelman, professor; English; Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts
• Moving Theatre Online: The Challenge of Teaching Performance Classes
  Kris McIntyre, lecturer; theatre; Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts
  
• Excuse Me While I Brag about the M.A.T. Students
  Suzanne Horn, associate professor; graduate and specialty studies; Spadoni College of Education
  
• Moving Online: Making a Plan and Collaborating with Colleagues
  Alison Hamilton, teaching associate; finance and economics; Wall College of Business
  
• Challenges of Advising in an Online …

Constitutional And Institutional Structural Determinants Of Policy Responsiveness To Protect Citizens From Existential Threats: Covid-19 And Beyond, Olga Shvetsova, Andrey Zhirnov, Abdul Basit Adeel, Michael Catalano, Olivia Catalano, Hyoungrohk Chu, Garrett K. Dumond, Georgian-Marius Ghincea, Jason Means, Ezgi Muftuoglu, Tara Riggs, Almira Sadykova, Mehmet Halit Sezgin, Julie Vandusky Allen, Tianyi Zhao

Working Papers Series

A multitude of government forms and institutional variations have the same aims of serving their countries and citizens but vary in outcomes. What it means to best serve the citizens is, however, a matter of broad interpretation and so the disagreements persist. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic creates new metrics for comparing government performance – the metrics of human deaths, or, alternatively and as we pursue it here, the metrics of the speed of government response in preventing human deaths through policy adoption. We argue in this essay that institutional and government systems with more authority redundancies are more likely to …

Notes From The Dean: Leadership In Changing Times

Business Exchange

Dean Misty Johanson announces her decision to step down as dean of the Driehaus College of Business and return to the college's School of Hospitality Leadership. She acknowledges the changes wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic, reviews the strategic plan the college produced, marks major accomplishments of the college and reviews some of the content in the current issue.