Scientists warn that more and more young people are being infected with COVID-19, creating the potential for a severe outbreak. They say the change in demographics could be attributed to lockdown fatigue, increased evidence, or feelings of invincibility. Brett Snider, a water resources PhD student at the University of Guelph, …
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Health systems in many places struggle in winter. Conditions like asthma, heart attacks, and strokes tend to worsen in colder temperatures, and some infectious diseases like influenza spread more easily, which means facilities are facing a higher patient burden. This year, the coronavirus pandemic could create the perfect winter storm, …
Read More »COVID Long Island: Suffolk County, New York cases “move in the wrong direction”
SUFFOLK CO., Long Island (WABC) – Suffolk County officials confirmed that at least 4 people who attended a July 4 party are among more than 100 new positive COVID cases, the highest since May. The county recorded 102 positive cases Tuesday, an increase of 2%. Regarding an outbreak stemming from …
Read More »Researchers develop an air filter capable of killing the coronavirus on contact – BGR
Researchers have developed an air filter capable of killing the coronavirus on contact. The filtration system exposes the coronavirus to levels of heat that the virus simply cannot bear. The research team believes their system will be incredibly useful in places like hospitals, schools, and local businesses. Researchers from the …
Read More »Grocery stores and restaurants face temporary closings as employees test positive for coronavirus – CBS Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It was one month on Sunday since Allegheny County entered the “green” phase of reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic. Things have not turned out exactly as officials expected, including more and more companies reporting positive COVID-19 cases. Positive cases of coronavirus have been reported in common places …
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