The World Health Organization said Thursday that there is “no evidence” that the coronavirus is transmitted through food. Researchers in China are investigating the problem, and the international agency is following its findings, said Dr. Mike Ryan, Executive Director of the WHO Emergency Program, during a press conference at Geneva’s …
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EMTs transferring a patient from the acute care covid-19 unit at Harbourview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington on May 7, 2020Photo: Karen Ducey (Getty Images) The beginning of the covid-19 pandemic in the US may have been earlier and much larger than official records indicate, according to a new study. …
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Mr. Salminen replied that his agency had rejected the idea after considering that allowing a spread among children would increase the rate of spread elsewhere in society. “We thought so too, but over time, the children will still spread the infection.” “True,” replies Dr. Tegnell, “but probably mostly to each …
Read More »Sweden’s first epidemiologist wants to keep schools open to spread Covid in drive for herd immunity, shows emails
Mr. Salminen replied that his agency had rejected the idea after considering that allowing a spread among children would increase the rate of spread elsewhere in society. “We thought so too, but over time, the children will still spread the infection.” “True,” replies Dr. Tegnell, “but probably mostly to each …
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One popular face cover used in the coronavirus pandemic may not keep you safe and healthy at all, experts say. According to experts, hunters would even spread the virus further than if they did not carry cover at all. Duke University researchers found that the neck brace they tested was …
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