Health

Scientists estimate the speed and distance of coronavirus transmission when people cough, sneeze, speak, and run

There are many scientists who know, and many who do not. In “Coughs and Sneezes: Their Role in Transmission of Viral Respiratory Infections, Including SARS-CoV-2,” published Tuesday, the researchers describe the various types and sizes of virus-containing drops present in sneezes and coughs, and how some medical procedures and devices …

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Our smart ring users found coronavirus detection

When the NBA travels to the Orlando bubble to resume its season, the league provides players and staff with a smart ring that can help forecast the coronavirus. But the Oura health tracker ring was not originally intended to detect coronaviruses and it happened almost by surprise, the company’s CEO …

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State release plan for schools to reopen this fall

The number of Illinoisians who died from COVID-19 increased by 38 on Tuesday, while cases increased by 601, as state officials released guidelines for school districts to restart in-person learning this fall. “Classroom learning provides the necessary opportunities for our students to learn, socialize, and grow. The benefits of in-person …

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