Health

For months, people have wondered how common asymptomatic cases of the coronavirus are. Understanding the pervasiveness of people with COVID-19 who have no symptoms is essential to mitigate the spread, as it is those people who are most likely to unknowingly infect others. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …

A new study finds that smoking is doubling the number of young adults at high risk for severe COVID-19. Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) examined 8,405 respondents in the National Health Interview Survey, ages 18-25, on serious risk factors for COVID-19 identified by the Centers for …

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health reported 12,624 new cases of coronavirus on Monday, below the record peak on Sunday, but the second highest daily increase in the state. Most area counties are a far cry from their daily record increases, but Columbia County added 114, a 24.6% …

BISMARCK, ND (KFYR) – COVID-19 test results Results listed are from the previous day. COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED TODAY Bottineau County – 1 Burleigh County – 21 Cass County – 28 Cavalier County – 2 Dickey County – 1 Dunn County – 2 Grand Forks County – 11 …

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged people in England to cover their faces in stores on Monday to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, although it did not issue any official requirements. While visiting ambulance workers in London, Johnson said, “I think people should use [face coverings] in the shops …