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Get Tested COVID is a project run by volunteers to help people find their nearest testing centers, with a database of 3000+ sites across the US.

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The general finding from a recent @CDCgov report is not surprising: Comorbidities increase the risk of dying from #COVID19. To evaluate the true impact of the pandemic in the U.S., it's important to consider "excess deaths." Read more: hub.jhu.edu/2020/09/01/comor…
Many deaths involving COVID-19 are also associated with other comorbidities. The CDC recently reported that 94% of U.S. deaths involving COVID-19 since February were also associated with other conditions, or comorbidities.

ALT Many deaths involving COVID-19 are also associated with other comorbidities. The CDC recently reported that 94% of U.S. deaths involving COVID-19 since February were also associated with other conditions, or comorbidities.

Comorbidities can be downstream effects of COVID-19. For instance, someone may have COVID-19 and respiratory failure listed on their death certificate, but COVID-19 likely caused the respiratory failure.

ALT Comorbidities can be downstream effects of COVID-19. For instance, someone may have COVID-19 and respiratory failure listed on their death certificate, but COVID-19 likely caused the respiratory failure.

Still, COVID-19 deaths are not easy to predict or prevent based on comorbidities. The virus is not only a concern for people with the most commonly associated medical issues.

ALT Still, COVID-19 deaths are not easy to predict or prevent based on comorbidities. The virus is not only a concern for people with the most commonly associated medical issues.

COVID-19 deaths are likely under-reported. There have been over 200,000 "excess deaths" in the U.S. this year, compared to the expected number.

ALT COVID-19 deaths are likely under-reported. There have been over 200,000 "excess deaths" in the U.S. this year, compared to the expected number.

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Our daily update is published. For the second time ever, states reported more than 1 million tests. They also reported 44k cases and 940 deaths.
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@NPR3 Sep 2020
Scientists say it's become increasingly clear that airborne virus particles help the coronavirus superspread. Here's how to lower your risks 👇 trib.al/fD4mBzl
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Daily #COVID19 data trends for September 2, 2020: 📈 U.S. new cases: 43,253 🧪 U.S. positivity ratio: 6.14% 🇺🇸 New cases rising: FL, TX, CA 🌎 New cases rising: India, U.S., Brazil Learn more at coronavirus.jhu.edu/covid-19…

JHU’s Daily COVID-19 Data in Motion: September 2, 2020

Video highlights of COVID-19 data trends as of September 2, 2020. Learn more at coronavirus.jhu.edu.

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@nytimes27 Aug 2020
We surveyed more than 1,500 U.S. colleges and universities and found more than 26,000 cases of the coronavirus at more than 750 institutions since the pandemic began. As students and faculty return to campus, cases are turning up by the thousands. nyti.ms/32wUmf9
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Our daily update is published. States reported 669k tests and 35k cases. The death toll today is 348, the lowest number since July 12.
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@CDCDirector13 Aug 2020
To increase the use of face masks in public across the globe and slow the spread of #COVID19, we are participating in #WorldMaskWeek. Do your part to protect your family, friends, and community – wear a face mask. bit.ly/2DGOV4S
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@geekwire20 Apr 2020
Volunteers launch database for COVID-19 test centers across U.S. and run it like a tech startup geekwire.com/2020/volunteers…
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