Covid-19

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Do we know how long the Virus will stay in the air?
Dr. Geoff Tothill explains how long a Virus will stay in the air, for example when someone coughs in an elevator.Dr. Geoff Tothill explains how long a Virus will stay in the air, for example when someone coughs inTags: transmission, infection data
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How do Companies Protect Themselves
Dr. Geoff Tothill explains how companies can protect themselves from COVID-19Tags: prevention, corporations
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What is the typical progression of Symptoms
Dr. Tothill explains the typical progression of symptoms and when you should seek medical assistance.Dr. Tothill explains the typical progression of symptoms and when you should seek medical assistanceTags: symptoms, infection data
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Will an old malaria drug help fight the coronavirus?
Dr's warn that even though the study with Hydroxychloroquine has been promising, we have to be careful before raising hope when it comes to a virus as new as this one, for which we don't have a lot of data.Dr's warn that even though the study with Hydroxychloroquine has been promising, we have to be carefTags: medication, hydroxychloroquine
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Nutraceuticals have potential for boosting the type 1 interferon response to RNA viruses including influenz...
Read about effective discoveries in the fight against the coronavirus. The talk is technical and requires knowledge of medicine and chemistry, but it also offers some remedies to lesson the effects of coronavirus like antioxidants that protect excessive lung inflammaion. -
The coronavirus was not engineered in a lab. Here's how we know.
Scientist compared the genome of this coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, with seven other coronaviruses known to infect humans, SARS, MERS, and SARS-Cov-1 which can cause sever diseases, anlong with HKU1, NL63, OC43 and 229E, which typically just cause mild symptoms and wrote that their analysis show that SARS-CoV-2 is not a laboratory construct.Tags: myths, infection data
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How Long Coronavirus Lives On Clothes, And How To Wash Them
The best precautions to take with your laundry, the right detergents to use, what types of clothes retain the virus longer, what temperature should you use to wash your clothes and more.The best precautions to take with your laundry, the right detergents to use, what types of clothes rTags: guidance, myths, precautions, transmission
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If You Are at Higher Risk take these precautions
If you are elderly or have medical conditions that make your more susceptible to the dangers of coronavirus please follow these guidelines and take these necessary precautions.If you are elderly or have medical conditions that make your more susceptible to the dangers of coroTags: precautions
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Coronavirus Scams
Unfortunately during the time of crisis a few people try to take advantage of people's vulnerabilities with false claims and promises. Click to learn what to watch for.Unfortunately during the time of crisis a few people try to take advantage of people's vulnerabilitiTags: scams
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Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
Health and government officials are working together to maintain the safety, security, and health of the American people. Small businesses are encouraged to do their part to keep their employees, customers, and themselves healthy. Learn about different programs designed to help small businesses through this crisis.Health and government officials are working together to maintain the safety, security, and health ofTags: guidance, trusted resource
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Help prevent the spread of coronavirus in L.A. County.
Learn the latest measures taken by Mayor Garcetti to help Angelino's deal with the aftermath of Coronavirus.Learn the latest measures taken by Mayor Garcetti to help Angelino's deal with the aftermath of CoroTags: news, guidance, trusted resource
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STAT news on coronavirus
STAT delivers fast, deep, and tough-minded journalism about life sciences and the fast-moving business of making medicines. This site is recommended by physicians and is a trusted news sourceSTAT delivers fast, deep, and tough-minded journalism about life sciences and the fast-moving busineTags: news
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FAQ by US food and drug administration
The FDA is working with U.S. government partners including the CDC, medical product manufacturers, and international partners to closely monitor and mitigate the effects of COVID-19. These frequently asked questions are for a general public or consumer audience.The FDA is working with U.S. government partners including the CDC, medical product manufacturers, aTags: trusted resource
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The World Health Organization Covid-19 info page
This is the World Health Organization page for all things related to Corona Virus including information on how to protect yourself, travel advice, FAQ, situation reports, media resources and research and development news.This is the World Health Organization page for all things related to Corona Virus including informatTags: trusted resource
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FAQ's for Healthcare Professionals
Healthcare Professionals are at high risk and need to take special precautions. Additionally they are often asked questions relating to the disease. This page provides some answers.Healthcare Professionals are at high risk and need to take special precautions. Additionally they arTags: risks, transmission, testing, treatment
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Guidance from Los Angeles county of education
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused many schools to close and move their operation online. Learn about the best practices and the latest news on this front.Tags: trusted resource
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US Department of State informs on travel rules and restrictions
In order to limit the spread of the Coronavirus, the department of state has introduced a number of travel restrictions and guidelines. Find the latest information hereTags: guidance, trusted resource
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Important information about Covid-19 by CA department of public health
This page provides valuable information for California residence including behavioral information like going out and social distancing as well as information on what to do when you start displaying Covid-19 like symptoms.This page provides valuable information for California residence including behavioral information liTags: guidance, california
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Your coronavirus emergency kit: Preparation, symptoms, myths
This article lists a number of myths that are very useful to know. For example evidence shows that one can acquire the Corona virus in both hot and cold weather. -
What coronavirus does to the body: COVID infection process, symptoms
A visual guide of coronavirus infection, symptoms of COVID-19 and the effects of the virus inside the body, in graphicsA visual guide of coronavirus infection, symptoms of COVID-19 and the effects of the virus inside thTags: symptoms
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Directory of Local Health Departments
This is a directory of local health departments is the US organized by stateTags: health departments
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A Message From Concerned Physicians
The COVID-19 pandemic has reached a point where containment is no longer possible. The COVID-19 threat is real, and rapidly getting worse. Many of you are very nervous, some are unsure of the validity of the information you are reading. As physician leaders, we felt it was important to craft a resource you can rely on as being scientifically accurate and one which contains as much actionable information and guidance as possible.The COVID-19 pandemic has reached a point where containment is no longer possible. The COVID-19 threTags: guidance
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Lessons Learned From Taiwan’s Response to Coronavirus
What we learn here is that countries need to be prepared for pandemics and that a national healthcare system works better because all the data is one place and this offers the government more flexibility in dealing with pandemics.What we learn here is that countries need to be prepared for pandemics and that a national healthcarTags: covid-19, national healthcare
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Coronavirus: The fake health advice you should ignore
Learn about these 6 myths that circulate the Internet and provide people with false hopes. The Myths covered explain the efficacy of garlic, miracle minerals, hand sanitiser, drinkable silver, drinking water, heat and icercream.Learn about these 6 myths that circulate the Internet and provide people with false hopes. The MythsTags: myths
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Tracking coronavirus: Map, data and timeline
The tables below show confirmed cases of coronavirus (2019-nCoV, officially known as SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19) around the world. Scroll down to see a distribution map as well as a timeline showing all of the recent updates.The tables below show confirmed cases of coronavirus (2019-nCoV, officially known as SARS-CoV-2 or CTags: news
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How 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.Tags: guidance, myths, prevention