As coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to infect people throughout the globe, health experts advise the public to practice social distancing and wash their hands thoroughly using soap and water to help prevent further infections. To maintain proper hygiene, people often use antibacterial hand sanitizers in the absence of soap and water. However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) … Continue reading Coronavirus prevention: These 9 sanitizers from Mexican company contain TOXIC methanol, cautions FDA
Coronavirus prevention: How to make DIY disinfecting wipes with bleach and hydrogen peroxide
While many cities around the world are on lockdown to prevent the further spread of the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19), it’s crucial to maintain proper hygiene and sanitize your home, especially after you’ve returned from buying supplies from the grocery store. If you’re out of cleaning supplies, follow the steps below to make DIY disinfecting wipes. You’ll … Continue reading Coronavirus prevention: How to make DIY disinfecting wipes with bleach and hydrogen peroxide
Coronavirus found in stool of former patients more than a month after they test negative
A new study has found traces of the coronavirus in the stool of recovered COVID-19 patients, more than a month after they had tested negative for the disease. Researchers from the University of Stirling in Scotland warn that their findings mean that the virus can spread through sewage. “We know that COVID-19 is spread through droplets from coughs and … Continue reading Coronavirus found in stool of former patients more than a month after they test negative
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?
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
Experts: A balanced, optimal immune system is key to avoiding coronavirus
With COVID-19 still ravaging the entire world, medical experts have emphasized the importance of not just social distancing and proper hygiene, but also of a healthy, balanced immune system. The latter is especially important, according to Rafael Máñez, head of the intensive care unit at Bellvitge University Hospital, near Barcelona, Spain, because of COVID-19’s “severe” phase, which happens … Continue reading Experts: A balanced, optimal immune system is key to avoiding coronavirus
5 Effective ways to boost immunity during the coronavirus outbreak
The new coronavirus disease is a highly contagious viral respiratory infection that is rapidly spreading across the globe. As of this writing, cases continue to rise by the thousands. Experts deduce that the exponential growth of the disease may be influenced by several factors, such as personal hygiene and immunity. But despite the staggering number … Continue reading 5 Effective ways to boost immunity during the coronavirus outbreak
Study: Nearly 8 out of 10 coronavirus patients in China caught it from someone with NO symptoms
Asymptomatic carriers, or people who don’t show any symptoms of the disease, remain one of the biggest vectors for the spread of the global coronavirus pandemic. Now, a new study from China revealed that close to 80 percent of coronavirus patients were infected by someone who didn’t show any symptoms. A study from the Shanghai Jiao Tong University looked to figure … Continue reading Study: Nearly 8 out of 10 coronavirus patients in China caught it from someone with NO symptoms
To prevent the spread of coronavirus in your community, it’s important to maintain proper survival hygiene
Keeping yourself clean is always important. With the rapid spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) all over the world, observing proper hygiene is even more crucial, especially since the disease is highly contagious. Here are some things to consider when maintaining your hygiene. (h/t to UrbanSurvivalSite.com) Hand hygiene To keep your hands free of bacteria and viruses, don’t … Continue reading To prevent the spread of coronavirus in your community, it’s important to maintain proper survival hygiene
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
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