Can shoes and clothes bring the coronavirus into your house?

Even if you’re following strict self-quarantine, it’s almost inevitable that you or someone else in your household will have to go out to buy food or other essentials. This raises the question of whether or not the coronavirus (COVID-19) can get into your house this way — clinging to your shoes or clothes. Risk of COVID-19 … Continue reading Can shoes and clothes bring the coronavirus into your house?

The coronavirus is likely 56 to 100 times MORE DEADLY than the flu; any attempt to end the lockdowns without precautions will result in catastrophe

The determined effort of media pundits and publishers to try to downplay the severity of the coronavirus pandemic will go down in history as one of the most bizarre and inexplicable chapters in the history of journalism. Over the last two months, mostly pro-Trump, conservative publishers have gone to extraordinary lengths to try to claim … Continue reading The coronavirus is likely 56 to 100 times MORE DEADLY than the flu; any attempt to end the lockdowns without precautions will result in catastrophe

Here’s some good news: Traditional Chinese Medicine could help prevent coronavirus infections

With “no approved diagnostics, vaccines, or treatments for COVID-19,” according to the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), some people are turning to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for solutions. In addition to washing hands and practicing “social distancing,” those with an understanding of herbal healing are also opting for so-called “alternative” remedies in the … Continue reading Here’s some good news: Traditional Chinese Medicine could help prevent coronavirus infections

Cedars-Sinai to use UV light to treat coronavirus

A new ultraviolet (UV) therapy for treating the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) is coming to a hospital near you. Developed by Cedars-Sinai hospital in Los Angeles, Healight Platform Technology, or “healight,” has been exclusively licensed to Aytu BioScience, Inc. for worldwide commercial development and release, which means that hospitals everywhere are soon to adopt it. Touted as … Continue reading Cedars-Sinai to use UV light to treat coronavirus

Could air pollution be causing the coronavirus to spread more rapidly?

Scientists have detected coronavirus on particles of air pollution, raising questions about whether this could be a potential mode of transmission that could put vast numbers of people at risk. It’s important to note, however, that researchers aren’t yet certain whether the virus can remain viable on these particles or if it appears in amounts … Continue reading Could air pollution be causing the coronavirus to spread more rapidly?

Belgium looking to lift coronavirus restrictions despite the highest death rate in the world

Belgium will start easing its coronavirus restrictions from May 4, making it the latest European country to emerge from the coronavirus lockdown. The country has recorded 7,094 deaths – the world’s highest rate per million – with a total caseload of 43,134, according to figures reported on April 26 by Johns Hopkins University. More than half of the deaths recorded by Belgium, … Continue reading Belgium looking to lift coronavirus restrictions despite the highest death rate in the world

Coronavirus survivors face a long road ahead as they struggle with long-term damage

The long-term damage of the coronavirus (COVID-19) is only just now becoming clear to both doctors and the former patients who’ve survived the deadly disease. While little data on recovered patients exist, stories of the struggles that they have to face even after having beaten the disease have emerged, and studies are beginning to look into these. “Sometimes I’m … Continue reading Coronavirus survivors face a long road ahead as they struggle with long-term damage

25% to 50% of patients still spread the coronavirus even while they are ASYMPTOMATIC

According to Robert Redfield, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 25 percent of people infected with the new coronavirus may not even show any symptoms or fall ill. Meanwhile, Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID), believes the number of asymptomatic people with COVID-19 to be “somewhere between 25 percent and … Continue reading 25% to 50% of patients still spread the coronavirus even while they are ASYMPTOMATIC

Coronavirus masks? They’re helpful because asymptomatic people don’t even know they’re spreading it

One of the things we know about the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) in terms of how it spreads is that, in many cases, people who are infected but who don’t have symptoms are unknowingly giving it to others. This is why there is a push from some to have as many people as possible wear face masks. Though they are … Continue reading Coronavirus masks? They’re helpful because asymptomatic people don’t even know they’re spreading it

Study claims hydroxychloroquine doesn’t work against coronavirus, but it intentionally left out zinc

A new study claims that the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine, which was touted by President Donald Trump as an effective remedy for the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19), does not work as claimed. But there is just one problem: The study intentionally left out zinc, which is supposed to go along with it. Funded with grants from the National Institutes … Continue reading Study claims hydroxychloroquine doesn’t work against coronavirus, but it intentionally left out zinc