(Reuters) – The United States recorded more than 1,100 deaths from COVID-19 on Thursday, marking the third consecutive day the nation passed that grim milestone as the pandemic escalates in the southern and western states of the United States. Deaths across the country were recorded at 1,118 on Thursday. The …
Read More »As US coronavirus cases exceed 4 million, medical experts urge shutdown and start again
According to Johns Hopkins University data, there have been at least 4,038,748 coronavirus cases and 144,304 deaths in the United States. As the numbers increase, more than 150 US medical experts, scientists, teachers, nurses, and other prominent US officials have signed a letter to political leaders urging them to close …
Read More »How mosquitoes evolved to be attracted to humans, and what does that mean for the future
There are around 3,500 mosquito species worldwide, but only a few are responsible for spreading infectious diseases to humans. But how did Aedes aegypti mosquitoes evolve to specialize in biting people? New research published today in the journal. Current biology It has revealed that two factors play an important role: …
Read More »Covid-19 mask safety: study finds two to three layers best for protecting against virus
Viral droplets are generated by coughing, sneezing, or talking. And it is believed that face masks protect healthy people from inhaling infectious droplets and reduce the spread of people who are already infected. But the global shortage of personal protective equipment during the pandemic has prompted some health agencies, such …
Read More »“It was only a matter of time:” Mayor confirms COVID-19 outbreak at Orange County Jail
Orange County, Fla. According to Mayor Jerry Demings, dozens of inmates at the Orange County Jail tested positive for COVID-19. The Orange County mayor confirmed the outbreak during a press conference on Thursday, saying 33 inmates had tested positive for the new coronavirus. “You’ve heard me say this before the …
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