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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.

These Three Coronavirus Scenarios Explain Why Experts Are Warning Americans To Stay Home

Cities across America are beginning to lockdown due to COVID-19, and this disease projection model shows why.

What To Do About Drinking Alcohol With COVID-19 Coronavirus And Social Distancing

Americans drink an average of 9 drinks per week. What then will be the impact of many bars, restaurants, and liquor stores closing for SARS-CoV2?

How To Protect Yourself From Coronavirus If You Work An Essential Job

If you’re still going into work, you can help protect yourself from Covid-19 by layering up your methods. From improving store signage to switching hand-off protocols, small changes can make a difference.

Researchers Devise New Breakthrough To Protect Healthcare Workers From Coronavirus

To fight coronavirus, researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital have developed new masks to serve as a backup for valuable but endangered N95’s, special masks used to guard against airborne virus particles.

As Companies Pivot To Make Sanitizers And Masks, Coronavirus Highlights Importance Of Stakeholders Over Shareholders

As the coronavirus outbreak escalates in the U.S., Budweiser brewer Anheuser-Busch and Champion parent HanesBrands are the latest companies pivoting to make hand sanitizers, masks or other critical medical supplies that are in severe shortage.

Coronavirus, Surveillance And The Redefinition Of The SocialContract

We’re going to have to do more if we’re going to bring the coronavirus under control, and leveraging technology to do so makes perfect sense. But we must accept this as something exceptional, as something to help resolve a crisis, without losing our ha…

Create Plan B For Elder Care

Caregivers of elderly relatives and friends need to consider alternate plans for making sure they can stay healthy in their homes.

Stocks Slump, Dow Falls 600 Points As Congress Again Fails To Pass Coronavirus Stimulus Bill

The market is having its worst month since 1931.

Texas Governor Issues Order To Preempt Capacity Demands On Hospitals And Equipment

Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order, along with other directives, to proactively prepare for COVID-19 patient care.