This shows that social distancing works, experts say. July 2, 2020, 12:29 am 5 min read 5 min read Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this article A new study found that people who were proactive and stayed home even before shutdown orders were implemented in the United States may have …
Read More »“It has been an exponential increase.” Hospitals brace for another wave as Covid-19 cases rise
“In the past three weeks, I have seen more admissions and sicker patients than in the previous ten weeks,” says Dr. Joseph Varon, medical director at United Memorial Medical Center. “It has been an exponential increase in the severity of the disease and in the number of cases that we …
Read More »McDonald’s postpones reopening plans as coronavirus cases rise
McDonald’s Corp. is pausing to reopen the dinner service in the US as coronavirus cases continue to spread across the states. The hamburger giant said Wednesday it would wait three weeks before new US restaurants add a dinner service to its hawker, takeaway and delivery operations. “Our resistance will be …
Read More »Ban gives tobacco illegal drug status in South Africa
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) – The message was dropped on a WhatsApp group used by suburban mothers in South Africa. In the midst of complaints about homeschooling during the closure, a mother got off the topic: “Does anyone know where to get illegal cigarettes? I just need some. I’m …
Read More »What types of masks are best for preventing the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19)?
DETROIT – Public health officials strongly recommend the use of facial coatings to decrease the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), but not all masks are created equal. To demonstrate the differences between the masks, researchers at the Florida Atlantic University College of Engineering and Computer Science created a visual simulation. …
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