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Is Eating Takeout Food Safe During The Coronavirus Pandemic?
Takeout food seems to pose a very minimal risk of passing on coronavirus. Here, virology experts explain why.
Smokers At Higher Risk Of Severe COVID-19 During Coronavirus Outbreak
“If you have been looking for an opportunity to quit, this it it,” says leading expert as more evidence shows that smokers are likely to experience more severe or even fatal COVID-19.
What Have Scientists Learned About COVID-19 And Coronavirus By Using Cruise Ship Data ?
Over 700 people were infected with coronavirus on the Diamond Princess cruise ship. What have scientists learned from studying the ship so far?
Healthcare Workers Fighting The Coronavirus Outbreak Are Running Out Of Vital Protective Equipment
Some healthcare workers are using single-use masks for several days and trying to disinfect what they have with household cleaning products.
First Person Injected With Trial Coronavirus Vaccine In Seattle
43-year old Jennifer Haller from Seattle was the first person to be injected with a new trial coronavirus vaccine on Monday. Researchers will follow her and 44 other people for 12 months to evaluate the vaccine.
People At Increased Risk From COVID-19 Are Taking To Twitter To Plea For Social Distancing
People with underlying health conditions are explaining why they are at greater risk from COVID-19 and asking others to practice social distancing to help protect them.
How Does The Coronavirus Affect Kids? What We Know So Far About COVID-19 In Children
More data is suggesting that COVID-19 is milder in children than adults. An infectious diseases pediatrician explains what we know about the disease in kids so far.
Scientists In New York City Urge Closure Of Schools To Slow Down Spread Of Coronavirus
Thirty-six infectious disease scientists from New York City have written a letter to the mayor and officials urging them to do more to curb the spread of SARS-Cov2, the novel coronavirus that is causing a global pandemic of COVID-19.
Health Official Warns Canadians Against Travel To The U.S. Amid Rising Number Of Cases Linked To The Country
Dr Bonnie Henry, the health officer for the western province of British Columbia suggested that Canadians should not travel internationally and face being quarantined on their return if they do choose to travel.
New York Is Making Its Own Hand Sanitizer Using Inmate Labor to Fight The Coronavirus Outbreak
The state aims to make 100,000 gallons of hand sanitizer per week, distributing it to schools, prisons and the transit network in an attempt to curb the spread of coronavirus.
