US has to increase testing before opening up the economy, Harvard argues
Testing capacity has to increase to five million tests a day by early June, and 20 million a day by ...
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How the coronavirus is impacting alcohol consumption
A recent UK survey found that people either dramatically ramped up their alcohol consumption or cut it down during the ...
How to care for someone with COVID-19 while living in the same household
It's not inevitable for all family members to get sick.
LA studies suggest coronavirus is far more widespread than expected, but experts are not convinced
It's still too early to tell.
Poisoning-related calls surge due to cleaning product misuse since coronavirus pandemic
State poison control centers have been flooded with calls of self-poisoning related to cleaning products.
After lockdown, Milan wants to transform the way people move around the city
Cycling and walking space will be expanded as part of a new plan after restrictions are lifted.
As countries ease restrictions, WHO warns the worst is yet to come
WHO head asks for cooperation and global solidarity.
Asthma is surprisingly uncommon among COVID-19 patients who died in New York
Asthma wasn't even on the top 10 list of COVID-19 comorbidities, which was toped by obesity, diabetes, and heart disease ...
With strict measures, Hong Kong controls a second wave of coronavirus cases
Hong Kong hasn't seen a new coronavirus case in weeks.
Vaccines in shining armor — Can vaccines really save us from the coronavirus?
There are few guarantees in vaccine-making. We shouldn't bet on vaccines to save us -- our best chance is to ...
Two meters distance might not be enough to avoid the spread of COVID-19
Social distance is important but also sneeze and cough etiquette
New York to starts an “aggressive” antibody test campaign, but questions still loom about tests
The state will do 2,000 tests per day
Coronavirus lockdown in California saves taxpayers $1 billion in avoided car crashes
Quarantine has kept people at home, resulting in 60% fewer car crashes.
Health experts are calling Trump’s slashing of WHO funding “dangerous, politically-motivated”
I agree with that view.
Six new types of coronavirus found in bats in Myanmar
It's the first time these viruses have been detected, but they don't pose any threat to us. Yet.
As many as 3.3 million people may die in Africa this year from the coronavirus
Many African countries have no intensive care beds to speak of, besides many other shortages.
CRISPR coronavirus test can diagnose COVID-19 in 40 minutes rather than hours
An inexpensive new diagnosis tool for COVID-19 might be a game changer.
Japan announces state of emergency, gives 100,000 yen ($920) to all citizens for virus relief
Japan is currently asking all citizens to stay indoor, but has not imposed any punitive measures.
California’s lockdown easing plan is the most well-laid we’ve read
California published a set of indicators that will determine when to relax the quarantine.
African Americans get infected with COVID-19 at higher rates and it’s more likely to be fatal
People from black communities had 3 times and 6 times the number of infections and deaths, respectively, compared to predominantly ...
Coronavirus damages the lungs in severe cases, as well as the heart and kidneys
Preliminary data suggests COVID-19 ICU patients are suffering from multiple organ damage.
New York makes face masks mandatory, but US guidance remains erratic
Governor Cuomo ordered all people to wear face-covering in public
These conditions need to be met to end a coronavirus lockdown, according to the WHO
Billions across the globe are staying at home to stop the spread of the virus.
COVID-19 may be the most contagious before infected people show any symptoms
The findings highlight the importance of wearing masks and social distancing for all people, even for those that look healthy.
Can’t hug other people? Hug a tree, Iceland’s forestry service advises
Tree hugging is back.
The more we look at COVID-19, the less it looks like the flu
The comparisons were ill-suited the first time around, now they are just inane.
Sweden didn’t impose a lockdown. It might be paying a heavy price
The Swedish experiment is showcasing the risks of not imposing a lockdown.
Facebook connections can predict how COVID-19 spreads
Credit: Pixabay. The coronavirus mainly spreads through direct person-to-person contact and it does a very good job at it, too, ...
Fauci: Reopening the US by May 1st is “overly optimistic”
States don't yet have the testing and contact tracing capacity needed for such a decision.
Social distancing will have to be turned on and off like a light switch until 2022 to keep coronavirus at bay
Brace yourself for the ride. This will take a while...
How to talk to your kids about COVID-19
You shouldn't shy away from talking to your kids -- this can actually be very helpful.
As much as a third of medical staff suffers from insomnia due to COVID-19
The horrors of COVID-19 in emergency rooms is keeping medical staff awake at night.
Cats are a bit more susceptible to the coronavirus than dogs are, but you shouldn’t be afraid of your pets
If your cat is socially distancing from you recently, it's probably trying to protect you both. Or it just doesn't ...
More than 3,600 deaths among U.S. nursing homes in just two weeks
Around 2,400 deaths were reported in New York nursing homes alone.
Global emissions could fall 4% this year as coronavirus brings the world to a stop
World still needs to cut emissions by 6% every year for the next decade
No evidence to support use of BCG vaccine against COVID-19
BCG vaccination prevents severe forms of tuberculosis in children but reports of its efficacy against COVID-19 may be misleading.
South Korea reports a startling number of COVID-19 reinfections
At least 116 people have tested positive with COVID-19 after seemingly defeated the virus previously.
Almost half of coronavirus deaths in 5 EU countries are from care homes
With many elderly people living in close proximity with little to no social distancing, care homes are easy pickings for ...
NASA data shows dramatic pollution drop in the US
The air is clearing up because we're staying home.
Is Trump preparing to Fire Anthony Fauci?
Anthony Fauci has become the voice of reason in the coronavirus outbreak, but Trump recently retweeted #FireFauci.
Almost 200 doctors have died from COVID-19 around the world so far
The actual number of fatalities among healthcare workers is likely much higher than that.
How the coronavirus lockdown could end and what we can expect
We're up for a long period of weirdness; we'd better get used to it.
It never happened before: All 50 states in the US are simultaneously under disaster declaration
It's the first time in history this has happened
A negative COVID-19 test doesn’t necessarily mean you’re safe. As many as 30% might be false negatives
If your COVID-19 test turns out negative but you have symptoms, you shouldn't trust it.
There may be two separate types of COVID-19 pneumonia that might require different interventions
The findings could have important implications for COVID-19 emergy department cases.
Our COVID-19 tests are still imperfect, study notes, cautioning against false negatives
Even with very effective tests, we'll still see false positives.
Social distancing of 1.5 meters (5 feet) might not really be enough — especially when running or biking
The evidence is not clear yet, but it can't hurt to leave a bit more gap between yourself and other ...
JK Rowling credits simple breathing exercise with helping her COVID-19 infection. Doctors and nurses say it’s useful
Beloved Harry Potter author says her husband, who is a doctor, advised her to do a simple breathing exercise.
Anthony Fauci is revolutionizng science communication — and it’s awesome
Anthony Fauci is everywhere,
