Fri. 03/20 - Younger People Are Getting Sicker Than Anticipated

The current state of testing in the US, are tests more easily accessible for the wealthy and famous? The CDC recommends “last resort” options for when healthcare workers run out of masks, younger people are getting sicker than previously anticipated, and an update on how long COVID-19 will live on surfaces, and in the air.

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Coronavirus Testing Chaos Across America (Wall Street Journal)Need a Coronavirus Test? Being Rich and Famous May Help (New York Times)Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of Facemasks: COVID-19 (CDC)Shortages of face masks, swabs and basic supplies pose a new challenge to coronavirus testing (Washington Post)Nearly 40 Percent of US Hospitalized Coronavirus Patients Are Age 20 to 54 (New York Times)How Long Will Coronavirus Live on Surfaces or in the Air Around You? (New York Times)Noah Smith (Twitter)Jeremy C. Young (Twitter)