The novel coronavirus?—a global pandemic currently ravaging most parts of the world?—has been spreading among vulnerable elderly as the number of infection cases rises in nursing homes and assisted-living facilities throughout the United States. This finding follows a deadly coronavirus outbreak that ravaged a nursing home in the Seattle area. The infectious disease spread among … Continue reading US nursing homes devastated by coronavirus outbreak: Infection and death counts rise as vulnerable elderly get exposed to the virus
Ibuprofen may increase susceptibility to the coronavirus, new study says; experts also link infectious complications to its use
People should avoid using ibuprofen or other anti-inflammatory drugs because they could increase the risk of infection by the deadly coronavirus. This advice came from a tweet made by the French Health Minister Olivier Veran on March 14 that soon gained traction worldwide. Following his social media post, the French government released an official announcement concerning the use … Continue reading Ibuprofen may increase susceptibility to the coronavirus, new study says; experts also link infectious complications to its use
South Asia grapples with the coronavirus outbreak: India cracks down and Pakistan leaves patients in appalling conditions
Life in the normally bustling and overcrowded cities in India have simmered down dramatically as the second-most populous country in the world scrambles to handle the growing coronavirus outbreak within its borders. Rather than roaming about the streets, many people opted to stay home, slowing down traffic and reducing the size and scale of many gatherings throughout … Continue reading South Asia grapples with the coronavirus outbreak: India cracks down and Pakistan leaves patients in appalling conditions
UV camera image reveals how proper handwashing slows down the spread of coronavirus
People are panicking because of the steady spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), but tests using a special UV camera have confirmed a simple yet effective way of slowing down the spread of germs: thorough hand washing. Health experts are constantly advising the public to wash their hands, but people must also be educated on the best hand washing … Continue reading UV camera image reveals how proper handwashing slows down the spread of coronavirus
Study: Vitamin D deficiency found to increase the risk of fatal coronavirus infections and a deadly “cytokine storm”
People suffering from vitamin D deficiency have a higher risk of contracting a fatal coronavirus infection, a new study has revealed. A research team from Northwestern University conducted a statistical analysis of data gathered from hospitals and clinics across different countries such as China, France, Germany, Italy, Iran, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United … Continue reading Study: Vitamin D deficiency found to increase the risk of fatal coronavirus infections and a deadly “cytokine storm”
COVID-19 hits aviation industry: American Airlines grounds fleet, suspends flights
Mega carrier American Airlines is grounding 450 planes, or half of its fleet, as well as suspending 55,000 flights in April, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. American Airlines made the surprise announcement in a statement released Thursday afternoon. As per the mega carrier, all long-haul international flights are to be suspended through May 6, including all … Continue reading COVID-19 hits aviation industry: American Airlines grounds fleet, suspends flights
New study says people with blood type A more likely to catch the coronavirus
People with blood type A have a significantly higher risk of getting infected by the coronavirus than people with other blood types. Meanwhile, those with type O blood, the most common blood type, have a much lower risk. These findings were reported by Chinese researchers on Monday in a study posted on the pre-print server for health sciences, medRxiv. According to … Continue reading New study says people with blood type A more likely to catch the coronavirus
Iran records 147 coronavirus deaths in a single day, MILLIONS more at risk if quarantine measures are not followed
Iran reported a total of 147 coronavirus-related deaths on Wednesday, the country’s biggest over a 24-hour period. This puts the overall death toll at 1,135 — a 15 percent spike from Tuesday’s numbers. But even with this uptick, Iranians are still acting like they aren’t in the middle of an epidemic: Food markets are still packed with shoppers, … Continue reading Iran records 147 coronavirus deaths in a single day, MILLIONS more at risk if quarantine measures are not followed
How long does coronavirus last on surfaces? (And how to clean and disinfect surfaces properly)
As the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread across America, panic-stricken citizens are buying items left and right. Shoppers are hoarding food and cleaning supplies, but not all products can disinfect surfaces with coronavirus, revealed a study. How long does coronavirus last on a surface? A study published in the preprint database medRxiv on March 11 showed that coronavirus … Continue reading How long does coronavirus last on surfaces? (And how to clean and disinfect surfaces properly)
Preppers weren’t overreacting: Americans were taken by SURPRISE because they didn’t take coronavirus seriously
Prepping is an unusual and work-intensive way of life, but many people who consider themselves preppers don’t regret their choices one bit. After all, prepping teaches you the value of self-sustainability and emergency preparedness. Now that the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has been classified as a pandemic, preppers can rely on their stockpiles and many preps. But … Continue reading Preppers weren’t overreacting: Americans were taken by SURPRISE because they didn’t take coronavirus seriously
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