Covid-19
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Publisher: World Economic Forum
2020-05-03Can wearing face masks stop the spread of coronavirus?
Should people be forced to wear face masks in public? That’s the question facing governments as more countries unwind their lockdowns. Over 30 countries have made masks compulsory in public, including Germany, Austria and Poland. This is despite the science saying masks do little to protect wearers, and only might prevent them from infecting other people.Should people be forced to wear face masks in public? That’s the question facing governments as mo
Tags: prevention, precautions, infection data, reopening, history
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Publisher: MIT Technology Review
2020-04-28The US already has the technology to test millions of people a day
There is widespread agreement that the only way to safely reopen the economy is through a massive increase in testing. Tests for mass screening may have different requirements and characteristics from the tests run in clinical labs today that are approved by the Food and Drug Administration. So what might a solution look like?There is widespread agreement that the only way to safely reopen the economy is through a massive in
Tags: prevention, testing
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Publisher: BBC News
2020-04-25Coronavirus: Immunity passports ‘could increase virus spread’
WHO says governments should not issue so-called immunity passports" as a way of easing lockdowns. No evidence people who develop antibodies after recovering are protected against a second infection. WHO warns that such move could actually increase the spread of the virus transmission. People who assumed they were immune could stop taking precautions.WHO says governments should not issue so-called immunity passports" as a way of easing lockdowns. No
Tags: prevention, precautions, infection data, immunity, lockdown
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Publisher: Fortune
2020-04-18How one country set a course to totally eliminate the COVID-19 virus
Once we have the COVID-19 epidemic under control we will study different approaches to reducing the risk and eliminating this pandemic. New Zealand is a country that has successfully reduced deaths from COVID-19, a total of 11, by trying to eradicate the virus all together.Once we have the COVID-19 epidemic under control we will study different approaches to reducing the
Tags: prevention, history
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Publisher: Vox
2020-04-17What we can learn from the “second wave” of coronavirus cases in Asia
Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taiwan have enacted strict testing and travel bans in order control the spread of the coronavirus. This post also describes that controlling the spread of the virus is directly related to travel bans, as new resurgent cases have been attributed to travel.Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taiwan have enacted strict testing and travel bans in order control the sp
Tags: prevention, testing
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Publisher: CNET
2020-04-15Vitamin D is crucial for immune health -- make sure you're getting enough
Studies suggest that vitamin D can help prevent respiratory infections or reduce the severity of them, especially if you have a deficiency. They jury's out on how exactly it can protect you from the coronavirus, but some medical experts recommend taking a vitamin D supplement to help boost your immune system.Studies suggest that vitamin D can help prevent respiratory infections or reduce the severity of the
Tags: guidance, prevention
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Publisher: Mask Saves Lives
2020-03-31Masks Save Lives - COVID-19
Data shows that countries that have a mask wearing culture, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and HongKong have had a much lower rate of cases and deaths and have been able to manage the spread of the virus.Data shows that countries that have a mask wearing culture, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and HongKo
Tags: prevention, infection data
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Publisher: Quartz
2020-03-30How to help others if you’ve recovered from Covid-19
If you have recovered from Covid-19 you can give blood. Hospitals are beginning to collect blood plasma from recovered patients. Plasma therapy delivers antibody-packed plasma for recovered patients to those still fighting infection.If you have recovered from Covid-19 you can give blood. Hospitals are beginning to collect blood pla
Tags: prevention, immunity
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Publisher: IMG
2020-03-20How do Companies Protect Themselves
Dr. Geoff Tothill explains how companies can protect themselves from COVID-19Dr. Geoff Tothill explains how companies can protect themselves from COVID-19
Tags: prevention, corporations
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Publisher: pfizer
2019-11-13How Clean Are Your Hands?
This post will both review effective handwashing techniques as well as respond to some common myths to help you be safe.This post will both review effective handwashing techniques as well as respond to some common myths
Tags: guidance, myths, prevention
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