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Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health explains why is not simply “just a flu.”



https://www.jhsph.edu/covid-19/articles/no-covid-19-is-not-the-flu.html

No, COVID-19 Is Not the Flu A virologist breaks down key differences between COVID-19 and influenza to explain why this pandemic is so critically—and catastrophically—different.

More than 1,000 positive cases daily have been reported in in 11 out of the past 12 days. Test positivity rate stands above 15 percent as hospitalizations are on the rise.



https://www.8newsnow.com/news/health/coronavirus-health/new-nevadas-test-positivity-climbs-above-15-more-than-1k-covid-19-cases-reported/

NEW: Nevada’s test positivity climbs above 15%, more than 1K COVID-19 cases reported According to data released today, the state recorded 1,177 cases and one new death.

results along with and seats.

Source:
CBS News

https://www.cbsnews.com/election/2020/election-center/

2020 General Election Center: Live results of voting today including polls, who's winning election races, state-by-state governor, Senate and congressional races — live updates 2020 General Election Center: Live results of voting today including polls, who's winning election races, state-by-state governor, Senate and congressional races — live updates

This is also from the Sec. of State’s office — try this link if you want to find out the status of your ballot with the state. It will also tell you your voting history in terms of whether you’ve voted early or day-of.



https://www.nvsos.gov/votersearch/index.aspx?to=1

Voter Registration Search Nevada Voter Registration Search

day-of mail-in votes (drop off or postmarked) are still being processed — election officials ask for patience while final votes are being counted.

If you’re in and would like to track your ballot - try this “ballottrax” link below through the state.




https://nevada.ballottrax.net/voter/

BallotTrax

2020 presidential race still too close to call as ballot-counts in key battleground states continue (map: associated press )

electoral college map (map is interactive) - 2020 presidential election still too close to call as ballots are being counted in key battleground states.



https://www.270towin.com

2020 Presidential Election Interactive Map Create your own forecast for the 2020 presidential election

Approximately one-third of all Americans voted early in —most voting locations today close by 7 p.m. this evening depending on your state or precinct.

The U.S. hit 73% of 2016 voting before Election Day In 2016, 47 million Americans cast ballots before Election Day. By Oct. 22 of this year, that record was broken, and by Nov. 3 it was shattered.

again flagged for elevated transmission risk along with six other counties.

continues to hit two of the elevated risk criteria including cases per 100k and percentage of test positivity rates.

As of Tues., it was 508 per 100,000 and 9.4 percent (percentage of positive tests).

Out of the 96,908 confirmed cases statewide, 79,782 (82%) have been in the south.

is also reporting an increase in hospitalizations statewide.



https://www.8newsnow.com/news/health/coronavirus-health/new-clark-county-reporting-high-case-rates-and-test-positivity/

NEW: Clark County reporting high case rate and test positivity Clark County remains in the red on Nevada Health Response’s “county criteria tracker.”

Approximately 36% of active registered voters have participated in early voting. That’s 33.6% of registered voters & 45.5% of registered voters. Details from Nevada Sec. of State’s office

Thinking innovative is the core of our research at Innovative Analysis (Innovative Research & Analysis) — this John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health article outlines innovative ways to navigate the fall months while the pandemic rages on.



https://www.jhsph.edu/covid-19/articles/innovative-holiday-and-winter-gatherings-in-the-time-of-covid-19.html?fbclid=IwAR1WrO2HTKwj-YNb4V5x3YyiVHZk3Iv7qrCeQ_SXO6Ln_o8r2mQjY4uapd0

Innovative Holiday and Winter Gatherings in the Time of COVID-19 This pandemic will not be over any time soon. We need to figure out how to have enjoyable experiences with friends and family. Nothing is zero risk, but we can all make choices that minimize risk.

Nevada Hospital Association reports rising numbers statewide in hospitalizations.



https://www.8newsnow.com/news/health/coronavirus-health/nha-report-nevada-seeing-increase-in-confirmed-covid-19-hospitalizations/

NHA report: Nevada seeing increase in confirmed COVID-19 hospitalizations Nevada is seeing an increase in confirmed COVID-19 case hospitalizations, according to the latest report by the Nevada Hospital Association.

In 2019, Innovative Research & Analysis partnered with the Applied Research and Policy Institute highlighting the need for expansion of statewide energy sector employment particularly as it relates to Nevada’s veteran population. We looked at specific industries related to energy, manufacturing, automotive and building. Our results found that Nevada has a need for sector jobs in these four key areas. Here is a snap shot of that report.

Superspreader events have the tendency to cause large outbreaks, not only from the isolated event, but from the subsequent places an individual may go after the event. It’s about the number of people it effects in the days and weeks to come. Info. from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

“Covid is not a flu.” Quote from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

There’s still isn’t a safe and effective vaccine on the market yet or a clear cut treatment as to what works or what doesn’t.

Let’s remember to stay vigilant as the fall season wears on going into winter as the annual flu does begin to spread. Medical professionals say someone could get & the simultaneously. The more exposure you have, the greater the odds increase.

JHU‑UW Vaccine Symposium - Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center Preserving the Scientific Integrity of Getting to COVID-19 Vaccines: From Clinical Trials to Public Allocation -- A Johns Hopkins University-University of Washington Symposium

Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) projection in through Jan. 1st, 2021



https://covid19.healthdata.org/united-states-of-america/nevada?view=total-deaths&tab=trend

IHME | COVID-19 Projections Explore hospital bed use, need for intensive care beds, and ventilator use due to COVID-19 based on projected deaths

Article from on how inside ventilation can be improved to help reduce the spread of inside.

Here’s a few things we’ve learned so far during this pandemic:

1) Viral load matters — the more virus a person is exposed to at the onset = the greater potential for infection or a more severe case.

2) Mask wearing works — in theory, if everyone wears it around people outside of their household, the protection is symbiotic (it goes both ways and protects both parties).

3) Distance works too — especially if outside and don’t have a mask, keeping at least 6ft away will help reduce viral load. Elements like gravity & humidity will bring the virus to the ground much faster.

4) can linger INSIDE for longer periods — scientists have found up to 3hrs in some cases! There’s more research showing this virus has some airborne qualities - while it may not have the transmissibility, let’s say that has - it can still linger through inside air if a person wasn’t wearing a mask, coughing and/or sneezing inside. Reason recommends opening windows if you’ve been exposed or have people over.

5) Surface transmission is plausible, but likely does not have the transmissibility that person-to-person encounters do.



https://www.jhsph.edu/covid-19/articles/how-indoor-ventilation-systems-can-help-prevent-or-permit-the-spread-of-covid-19.html?fbclid=IwAR3ydM7Zmp-XuWkob8VNp9fmepMdxPDbnIYTlLuevM98dNUUL0QtRhPII2s

How Indoor Ventilation Systems Can Help Prevent or Permit the Spread of COVID-19 Outdoor interactions are safer when it comes to COVID-19, but what can be done to improve ventilation in buildings?

Innovative Research & Analysis wanted to run calculations comparing positive cases with hospitalization rates. We noticed this was not included in SNHD’s case counts and understanding these rates is important information to share. This compares age, cases and rate of hospitalizations with in Southern Nevada. The lowest positive cases by far are children under 4 yrs old. The lowest hospitalizations are children 5-17yrs. The highest case numbers is 25-49 yrs, which is also looking at the largest age group, so it is not surprising this age group would have the most positive cases. Fewer cases are 50-64yrs, but hospitalizations more than double from previous age group. 64+ has third fewest case numbers, but by far highest hospitalizations more than doubling once again compared to 50-64 yr age range.


Link to SNHD case numbers:
https://media.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org/download/COVID-19/updates/20200629-Daily-Aggregate-COVID19.pdf

So. Nevada Covid cases compared to hospitalizations by age:

4 yrs & under: 7/272 = 2.6%
5 - 17 yrs: 12/962 = 1.2% (Lowest)
18 - 24 yrs: 42/1692 = 2.5%
25 - 49 yrs: 507/7042 = 7.2%
50 - 64 yrs: 581/3128 = 18.6%
64 + yrs: 821/1996 = 41% (highest)

media.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org

As states continue to open back up, here’s a number of to watch out for: at home testing kits, phishing emails & online donations.

With 74% of Nevada residents living in Southern Nevada, 81% of cases are in — 15% of statewide population is in with 17.6% of positive cases.



https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/new-9-new-covid-19-deaths-reported-in-clark-county/

UPDATE: 9 new COVID-19 deaths reported in Clark County Early Saturday, Clark County reported nine more COVID-19 related deaths and 107 new cases.

Latest cases of — also updated map showing highest concentration of positives by zip codes in greater valley.

https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/new-6-new-covid-19-related-deaths-reported-in-clark-county-cases-grow-by-more-than-100-overnight/

NEW: 6 new COVID-19 related deaths reported in Clark County, state cases grow by more than 100 overnight Clark County reported six new COVID-19 related deaths in the last 24 hours and 127 more positive cases, according to data from the Southern Nevada Health District.

Great resource guide looking at worldwide, national and state-by-state breakdown of cases, hospitalization rates, along with various projections long term as we move into the months ahead

https://covid19.healthdata.org/united-states-of-america

IHME | COVID-19 Projections Explore hospital bed use, need for intensive care beds, and ventilator use due to COVID-19 based on projected deaths

Here’s a snapshot of our clean energy report from 2019. All of our reports are conducted with extensive research, a table of contents, customized graphs and cited sources at the end. These images show our cover page + Figures 5 & 10.

Last year we partnered with the Applied Research and Policy Institute highlighting the need for expansion of statewide energy sector employment particularly as it relates to Nevada’s veteran population. We looked at specific industries related to energy, manufacturing, automotive and building - our results found that Nevada has a need for sector jobs in these four areas. Check out our press release & full report here:

Press release:

https://policyapplied.org/veterans-and-clean-energy/

Opportunities for Clean and Renewable Energy:
https://policyapplied.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ARPI-Veterans-and-Clean-Energy-Brief-February-2019.pdf

policyapplied.org

Federal Trade Commission’s flyer on during this pandemic. Biggest takeaway is watching out for home test kits, unapproved vaccines and faulty donation sites.

A good read from the Federal Trade Commission on protecting your data during this pandemic. At Innovative Research & Analysis, we know how important this topic is as we’ve worked on projects in the past. If anyone is ever pressuring you for your personal information, it’s likely a scam. Always remember the old adage: “if it seems too good to be true... it probably is.”

https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/coronavirus-scams-what-ftc-doing

Coronavirus Scams: What the FTC is doing The FTC and FDA have jointly issued warning letters to seven sellers of unapproved and misbranded products, claiming they can treat or prevent the Coronavirus. The companies’ products include teas, essential oils, and colloidal silver.

Innovative Research & Analysis has worked on projects in the past and we know how important it is to secure your networks. Always know where your information is being stored or housed in cyber space — Protected servers are so important in this era of — always look for the best privacy options when communicating with anyone online.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/04/03/thousands-zoom-video-calls-left-exposed-open-web/

Thousands of Zoom video calls left exposed on open Web Many of the videos include personally identifiable information and deeply intimate conversations, recorded in people’s homes.

“Simulitis” model shows four different scenarios of how fast or how slow a virus could spread in a community as well as the saturation rate. Extensive model will have a much lower saturation rate vs. a “free for all” model allowing the virus to spread out of control.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/world/corona-simulator/

These simulations show how to flatten the coronavirus growth curve The early trickle of new coronavirus infections has turned into a steady current. By creating simple simulations, we can see how to slow it down.

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