What is the new virus? The current outbreak of infections with a novel type of coronavirus has sparked global anxiety and concern that the virus might spread too far and too fast and cause dramatic harm before health officials find a way to stop it. But what are the realities of the new coronavirus…
Read MoreWhy hand washing really could slow down an epidemic To prevent viral infections, doctors suggest practicing good hand hygiene. In light of the recent coronavirus outbreak, public health guidelines continue to emphasize this. Is hand washing really that helpful in the context of an epidemic? New research suggests that it is. When…
Read More2019 coronavirus virus officially named COVID-19 The novel coronavirus disease, which has spread from China to 24 other countries around the globe, has received its official name – COVID-19, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. The announcement comes after the death toll of the respiratory illness passed 1,000, with more than 40,000 infected, surpassing…
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