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Public Health Working Group: SARSCoV-2 Status Report
5/20/20
SARS-CoV-2
Status Report
May 20, 2020
1
2
An R0 > 1 means outbreaks are likely
(R0)
5.0 - 6.0 (in China before control measures)
2.0 - 2.5 (with social distancing control measures)
3
4
Infected
individuals
can spread
the virus up to
2.3 days
before they
have
symptoms
The R0 is
affected by
the amount
of social
contact in a
population
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6
1
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5/20/20
Primary means of
transmission
Secondary means
of transmission
Possible means
of transmission
Respiratory droplets
fall on surfaces that
are later touched by a
susceptible individual
When R0 > 1, preventing one infection has an exponential impact.
Physical distancing remains an important strategy because people
spread the virus before they develop symptoms.
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8
Preliminary data
suggest that 20% of
COVID-19 cases are
severe, but this
number may be lower
if mild cases are
undetected.
Case fatality rate (CFR) varies by country;
likely overestimated due to lack of testing
These ”mild”
cases include
individuals who
are extremely ill
with flu-like
symptoms
9
10
Preliminary US data from February and March:
Mortality rates varies by age and ethnicity, and
increase when hospital capacity is exceeded
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20-30% of recognized cases aged 20-65 were hospitalized
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True proportion of severe/fatal cases will be
unclear until antibody surveys are completed
5/20/20
Level of risk relative to other diseases is not clear
Difficult to characterize because of uncertainty in R0 and CFR
“This study will give us a
clearer picture of the true
magnitude of the COVID-19
pandemic in the US by
telling us how many people
in different communities
have been infected without
knowing it,” said Anthony
S. Fauci, M.D., NIAID
director.
Pink box reflects estimates from
February.
Green box reflects current
estimates, with a lower CFR and
a higher R0.
“These crucial data will
help us measure the
impact of our public health
efforts now and guide our
COVID-19 response moving
forward.”
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14
We can move into the
“new normal” when
the population has
herd immunity.
Vaccination will likely
be necessary to
produce this level of
immunity in the
population.
Recent research
suggests that COVID19 infection causes
antibody production,
but it is unclear if these
antibodies confer longterm immunity.
15
e.g., remdesivir, an antiviral drug originally made to fight Ebola
16
NYT article 5/18/20:
Key take-home points
Any physical
contact carries
the risk of
infection,
severe illness,
and death.
This will remain
true until a
vaccine or
treatment is
widely available.
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State and
federal
governments
will make
recommendatio
ns about when
businesses can
reopen;
individual
businesses will
then make
decisions about
whether the risk
of reopening is
worth the
continuing risks
to their
employees, and
in our case,
students.
Current hot
spots for
infection are
locations with
residential
living (prisons,
nursing homes,
hospitals).
Decisions made
by large
organizations
will have widely
varying impacts
for different
portions of the
population.
Experts expect
a second wave
of infections to
hit the US in the
fall.
Older individuals,
individuals with
chronic
conditions, and
Black Americans
will be put at
especially high
risk by the
decision of large
organizations to
open.
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Springfield College News
Contact: Office of Communications
Damon Markiewicz (413) 748-3044 (office), (413) 459-1429 (cell)
or Steve Roulier (413) 748-3717 (office), (413) 896-3298 (cell)
Date: May 8, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Springfield College Health Science Students Assist with COVID-19 Data Project
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. –Students from the Springfield College Health Science major have
been working on a national project to track the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak in the United
States. Students Yue Li, Ashley Tanner, Alexandra Christine Jones, Brenna Keefe, Dhruvi
Patel, and Callie Dowd have been led by Springfield College faculty members in assisting with
this very important project.
Participating students are responsible for tracking historical data, collecting daily data, as well
participating in special interest team projects that include computer based automation, data
visualization, infectious disease, policy, social media, and fundraising.
“A group of Springfield College Health Science students are participating in an internship that
involves collecting data to track the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States,”
said Springfield College Assistant Professor of Public Health Sofija Zagarins. “This internship
is part of the COVID-19 Data Project, which is a collaboration of over 200 students,
statisticians, epidemiologists, healthcare experts, and data scientists throughout the country.”
BroadStreet’s COVID-19 Data Project is a collaboration of more than 40 colleges and
universities throughout the United States, that are committed to having the most accurate,
community level data about the COVID-19 positive tests and fatality rates. Along with
Springfield College, colleges and universities also taking part are Harvard, Yale, Boston
University, Temple, and Duke University just to name a few.
Through BroadStreet’s COVID-19 Data Project Internship, health care professionals use the
provided data to help improve how they spend their time and resources on improving
community health.
“We have been humbled by the outpouring of support, especially from the collegiate
community,” said the BroadStreet Co-founder Tracy Flood. “We know that right now students
have a unique set of challenges trying to navigate these difficult times, maintaining their
studies, most who are away from home and while adapting to their new normal. Despite this,
we wanted to recognize students who have graciously donated their time and talent to our
project.”
�For more information about the project, use the Covid19dataproject.org website to follow
along with information and updates from the participants.
Springfield College is an independent, nonprofit, coeducational institution founded in 1885. Approximately
4,100 students, including 2,500 full-time undergraduate students, study at its main campus in Springfield,
Mass., and at its regional campuses across the country. Springfield College inspires students through the
guiding principles of its Humanics philosophy – educating in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to
others.
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This press release describes student participation in the Data Project Internship, which involved tracking the COVID-19 pandemic in the US. The internship began in March 2020 and recruited students from around the country. Six Springfield College Health Science students participated during the spring 2020 semester.
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VPSA Patrick Love and the Virtual Student Affairs Committee
present:
ASK OUR
EXPERTS
A chance for the Springfield College Community to have
direct access to epidemiologists, public health experts, and
health care providers in the field.
April 13, 2020 | 12 PM
Zoom Link:
https://springfield.zoom.us/j/518818749
PLEASE EMAIL QUESTIONS TO
STUDENTAFFAIRS@SPRINGFIELDCOLLEGE.EDU
PANELISTS INCLUDE: SOFIJA ZAGARINS, MEGAN HARVEY, & KATHLEEN
HOGAN-SOLTYS
FACILITATED BY: VPSA PATRICK LOVE
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Flyer for a community forum where the SC community could ask public health faculty and the director of the health center information about COVID-19.
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HOW CAN I
STAY HEALTHY?
Wash your hands (at least 20
seconds!)
Don't touch your mouth / nose /
eyes
Stay hydrated
Proper nutrition
If you do get sick,
- Cover your cough / sneeze
- Get checked out
- Get rest and stay home!
Health Center
(413)- 748-3175
The Health
Science Club
�A HEALTHY
FUTURE IS IN
YOUR HANDS
Health Center
(413)- 748-3175
The Health
Science Club
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Fliers posted by the health science club
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This file includes two files that were developed and posted by the SC Health Science Club in late February/early March of 2020. These fliers were initially designed to respond to general concerns during the cold and flu season, but as concerns about novel coronavirus grew these fliers became all the more relevant. These fliers were posted around campus by the Health Science Club in early March 2020.
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February/March 2020
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Springfield College
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This document illustrates a student-led initiative to respond to respiratory viruses prior to wide-spread concerns about the novel coronavirus on campus.
Early Days
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Info on Staying Healthy and Social Distancing during COVID-19
Developed for SC website; 3-18-20
General information about COVID-19:
● The novel coronavirus is a newly identified strain of a known virus family called
coronaviruses. The common cold is an example of another strain of a coronavirus. The
novel coronavirus causes a disease called COVID-19.
● The physical risk to young, healthy individuals is thought to be low, however, the
concern should be taken seriously as countries who are days and weeks ahead in the
pandemic are indicating risk of severe illness at all age levels.
● Evidence thus far in the pandemic indicates that people are contagious and spread the
virus 2-3 days before showing symptoms of illness, if they ever show symptoms. The
COVID-19 pandemic is very different from prior serious outbreaks largely because of the
spread by non-symptomatic individuals.
How to stay healthy:
● The advice that you’re used to for cold and flu season applies here. Get enough sleep,
reduce stress, eat healthful foods, and of course, wash your hands thoroughly and
frequently when you are out of your home. In between hand washings, avoid putting
your hands near your eyes, nose and mouth.
○ The good news is that viruses generally don’t live for very long on your hands
and skin, but the bad news is that people touch their faces constantly. If you
keep your hands away from your face while you’re out in public areas, any virus
that gets on your hands will likely die on your hands without affecting you.
Especially if you wash your hands regularly.
● The novel coronavirus can live on surfaces like plastic and stainless steel for up to
several days, and for shorter durations (up to 24 hours) on softer surfaces like cardboard
and fabrics. This means that if no one has been in a room for several days that room will
likely be safe, but high traffic areas should be cleaned regularly.
● The novel coronavirus spreads from person to person primarily through respiratory
droplets, and people who are infected may be able to infect others 2-3 days before they
have symptoms. This means that limiting contact with other people is the best way to
stay healthy. This is what “social distancing” is about:
�Info on Staying Healthy and Social Distancing during COVID-19
Developed for SC website; 3-18-20
What is social distancing? What am I supposed to do?
● The goal of social distancing is to both remain healthy and to avoid being a carrier of
disease within the community.
● To observe social distancing, you should remain in your home, in your yard, or in nonpublic outdoor locations where you are 6+ feet from anyone not in self-isolation with
you. This means not going to coffee shops, bars, restaurants, malls, and other public
locations.
● You should not visit others and others should not visit you. It is okay for friends, family
or delivery drivers to drop off food.
● Being outside is great! Go for walks, hikes, and bike rides, always remaining 6+ feet from
others.
● Everyone in your house should practice social distancing. If they are not or can not, you
should follow the precaution of remaining 6+ feet away from them, washing hands
frequently, and not sharing space with them as much as possible, including bathrooms
and bedrooms.
● You do not need weeks of supplies stockpiled. It is scary to see the grocery stores with
empty shelves! They will restock. You can go to grocery stores and pharmacies for
essentials. Wash your hands before you go, stay as far away from others as you can
while you are there, don’t touch your face while out, and wash your hands when you
return home. Ordering takeout is thought to be fine.
● Practice social distancing, to the best of your ability, until this is over. It is difficult to
estimate when this will be over.
�Info on Staying Healthy and Social Distancing during COVID-19
Developed for SC website; 3-18-20
Why does social distancing matter?
● Social distancing is the best protection from personal infection with COVID-19, as well as
from spreading the disease and overwhelming the capacity and resources of the United
States healthcare system. Severe illness may require hospital resources that will become
scarce if immediate measures are not put in place to reduce the rate of transmission.
● Social distancing also protects those who are at greatest risk of (e.g., elderly and those
with underlying health conditions).
● Without social distancing, as many as 2 million Americans may need intensive care
within the next 2-3 months. At maximum capacity, the US healthcare system can
accommodate 95,000 intensive care patients at one time. Many of those beds are
already taken by patients with other conditions. Healthcare providers will be forced to
make difficult decisions about which patients will receive life-saving measures, and
which will not.
What is the difference between social distancing, quarantine, and isolation?
● Self-quarantine is voluntary, and means that healthy people who suspect potential
exposure (e.g., have had known contact with an infected individual) do not go to work,
school, or public areas, and avoid other members of their household, including using a
separate bedroom and bathroom if possible.
○ In some situations governments may make quarantine mandatory, although this
is uncommon in the US.
● Self-monitoring is appropriate when exposure is possible (e.g., you attended an event
that an infected person also attended), but there has been no known direct contact with
an infected person. Self-monitoring might include regularly checking your temperature
and watching for signs of a respiratory illness, such as fever, cough or shortness of
breath. It also involves limiting interaction with others (i.e., social distancing).
● Isolation occurs when confirmed cases of COVID-19 are separated from others for the
duration of their illness (until they test negative for the virus twice 24-hours apart).
● The CDC recommends anyone with potential exposure (including returning home from
an affected area) self-quarantine for 14 days.
*source: https://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/justthefaqs/2020/03/12/coronavirus-socialdistancing-key-fighting-covid-19/5036385002/
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This document provides information about how to stay healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic, including details about social distancing. This document was posted on the SC COVID-19 webpage on March 18th, 2020, which was the day that the College decided to move classes online for the rest of the semester. This was done in response to government recommendations that the population practice social distancing as a way to slow the spread of the virus through the population.
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Professors Megan Harvey and Sofija Zagarins
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March 18, 2020
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Springfield College
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Early Days
Health and Safety
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Springfield College: COVID-19 FAQs 3/7/20
What do I need to know?
The novel coronavirus is a newly identified strain of a known virus family
called coronaviruses. The common cold is an example of another strain
of a coronavirus. The novel coronavirus strain in this outbreak causes a
disease called COVID-19.
As of March 7th 2020, there are NO confirmed cases of COVID-19 in
Western Massachusetts.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
your risk of infection is low, unless you have recently traveled to
affected areas or have been in close contact with an individual with
COVID-19.
If you do experience symptoms, contact Student Health Services at
413-748-3175 BEFORE going to work, attending class, or other group
gatherings.
What are the symptoms of COVID-19, and how can I stay safe?
Symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath and may
appear 2-14 days after exposure.
There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19.
The best way to prevent illness is to avoid exposure and to follow
everyday preventative actions to reduce the spread of respiratory
diseases, including:
o
Avoiding close contact with people who are sick.
o
Avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
o
Frequent and thorough handwashing with soap and water for at
least 20 seconds.
o
Regular cleaning and disinfection of household surfaces, including
your cell phone and computer.
The CDC does not recommend the use of facemasks to protect healthy
individuals.
You can help protect others by staying home when you are sick, and
coughing or sneezing into a tissue (rather than your hand or elbow) and
throwing the tissue away. If you don’t have a tissue handy, cough or
sneeze into your elbow. Avoid coughing or sneezing near other people.
�Springfield College: COVID-19 FAQs 3/7/20
Is it safe to travel?
The CDC recommends that travelers avoid all nonessential travel to
China, Iran, South Korea, Italy, Japan, and Hong Kong.
As of March 7th, there are no domestic travel warnings for US residents.
The most up-to-date travel information from the CDC can be found at
CDC Travel - FAQ and Answers and CDC COVID-19 Information for
Travel.
Are study abroad programs and international travel affected?
Springfield College is carefully monitoring all international locations
where members of the campus community are studying and traveling
this semester.
As of February 28th, all students studying abroad in Italy have been
withdrawn. Students returning from affected regions should self-monitor
for symptoms and not visit campus for a period of 14 days. No other
students studying abroad have been withdrawn.
As of March 3rd, all upcoming college sponsored international travel is
suspended.
As of March 3rd, Springfield College advises all students currently
studying abroad to cancel unnecessary travel outside of their host
community.
How is Springfield College responding and preparing?
Springfield College is following guidance from the CDC and the World
Health Organization (WHO), and is working closely with state and local
public health authorities to develop protocols and to reduce the
possibility of exposure to COVID-19, including recommending a 14-day
self-quarantine for any person deemed at risk of exposure.
Springfield College has a plan to care for members of the campus
community who need to observe the 14-day self-quarantine period,
including a care plan for the affected persons, a prepared location
removed from other community members for affected persons who
cannot return home, and a communication plan to get information to
those affected.
�Springfield College: COVID-19 FAQs 3/7/20
The most up-to-date information from Springfield College can be found
at http://springfield.edu/coronavirus.
Springfield College’s Health Center staff are available to answer
additional questions.
What do quarantine and isolation mean?
Self-quarantine is voluntary, and means that healthy people who
suspect potential exposure do not go to work, school, or public
areas, and avoid other members of their household, including using a
separate bedroom and bathroom if possible.
Mandatory quarantine could be enforced and involves the same
instructions to affected persons.
Isolation occurs when confirmed cases of COVID-19 are separated from
others for the duration of their illness (until they test negative for the
virus twice 24-hours apart).
The CDC recommends anyone with potential exposure (including
returning home from an affected area) self-quarantine for 14 days.
Where can I learn more about COVID-19?
The CDC and the WHO are both excellent resources for comprehensive
and up-to-the-minute information.
If needed, updates specific to Springfield and Massachusetts will be
posted on the following websites:
o Springfield Department of Health and Human Services
o Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Johns Hopkins University is maintaining a live map of the COVID-19
outbreak, including global distribution of cases and information on the
outcome of confirmed cases.
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This document was prepared by public health and health science faculty at Springfield College, and was posted to the College's COVID-19 webpage on March 7th, 2020. It was out of date by the 8th, when cases were reported in Western MA.
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Megan Harvey; Sofija Zagarins
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March 7, 2020
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