While numerous doctors and scientists are currently studying coronavirus in an effort to learn more about the pandemic, there are still many unknowns about how the disease spreads. For example, we know that we should rigorously wash our hands and avoid touching our mouth, nose and eyes in an effort ...
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Spanish coronavirus deaths slow as world nears 500,000 cases
Daily death toll in Spain falls for first time in a week, while Russia shuts bars and restaurants The pace of coronavirus deaths in Spain has slowed for the first time in a week, the United States has approved the largest stimulus package its in history and China has said ...
Read More »Senate passes historic $2 trillion stimulus package to curb effects of coronavirus
The Senate approved its largest emergency aid package in modern history that will offer $2 trillion to help Americans, hospitals and businesses weather the effects of the coronavirus. The vote late Wednesday night was 96-0. The bill will now go to the House for approval before it’s sent to President ...
Read More »Coronavirus threatens to turn aid crises into ‘humanitarian catastrophes’
Restrictions on movement prevent food and medicine from reaching people in adversity, experts warn Stringent new international restrictions on movement introduced because of the coronavirus pandemic are threatening the lives of millions of people across the world already caught up in humanitarian emergencies. UN agencies, aid groups and international ...
Read More »How long does coronavirus survive on different surfaces?
Covid-19 RNA was found on a cruise ship 17 days after passengers left. What are the risks of handling packages and groceries? More people are staying indoors to avoid contact with people potentially infected by Covid-19. But in light of a recent report from the US’s Centers for Disease Control ...
Read More »US may become next centre of coronavirus pandemic, says WHO
Figures go against Trump talk of restarting economy, as other countries tighten controls The US could become the new centre of the global coronavirus pandemic, according to the World Health Organization, which said case numbers were rising quickly there even asDonald Trump talked of reopening the country for business. “We ...
Read More »Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public: Myth busters
COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in areas with hot and humid climates From the evidence so far, the COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in ALL AREAS, including areas with hot and humid weather. Regardless of climate, adopt protective measures if you live in, or travel to an area reporting COVID-19. ...
Read More »Coronavirus overload: five ways to fight misinformation and fear
The science and advice on Covid-19 are changing rapidly. Here’s how to make good decisions How do we deal with new information about Covid-19 at a time when the science, the advice and the consequences of the pandemic are all changing rapidly? People are being bombarded with new information ...
Read More »Breaking: 18 New Coronavirus Cases in Lebanon, Total of 248
Lebanon now has a total of 248 coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, as confirmed by the Ministry of Public Health on Sunday, March 22nd. In its daily COVID-19 report, the Health Ministry stated: “From February 21st until March 22nd, 2020, the total of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases has reached 248 after 18 cases ...
Read More »Cuban doctors head to Italy battle coronavirus
Communist-run Cuba said it dispatched a brigade of doctors and nurses to Italy for the first time this weekend to help in the fight against the novel coronavirus at the request of the worst-affected region Lombardy. The Caribbean island has sent its “armies of white robes” to disaster sites around ...
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