Clinicians from the Institute of Infectious Diseases at Beijing Ditan Hospital, Capital Medical University found that some patients had positive real-time fluorescence polymerase chain reaction…
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Apparently TLC's 'My 600-Lb. Life' Was Still Filming Last Week
TLC’s My 600-Lb. Life has finally stopped filming amidst concerns over the novel coronavirus. The show was filming as recently as March 26th, according to…
VA COVID-19 response plan stresses telehealth, virtual care services
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has released its COVID-19 Response Plan, which seeks to implement two zones within all inpatient units, one for dedicated staff…
Social distancing and blame: Researcher cites lessons from past pandemics
Public meetings are banned. Theatres, schools, colleges and churches are closed. Business hours are restricted across Canada. It sounds like the current state of affairs.…
Free COVID-19 online course relaunches to learners worldwide
Imperial researchers and Coursera have partnered to offer a free Massively Open Online Course explaining the science behind coronavirus. Reaching over 68,000 learners and attracting…
Cancer treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic
For patients currently undergoing treatment for cancer, the possibility of contracting the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is particularly scary. Some of the treatments and medications used…
Extreme, high temperatures may double or triple heart-related deaths
When temperatures reach extremes of an average daily temperature of 109 degrees Fahrenheit (43 C), the number of deaths from cardiovascular disease may double or…
Trump ditches hopes of quick virus bounce-back for US
President Donald Trump on Sunday abandoned his timetable for life returning to normal in the United States, extending emergency coronavirus restrictions for another month, while…
Italy looks to extend lockdown as cases near 100,000
Italian authorities said Sunday they would extend a month-long lockdown to stem the coronavirus pandemic, as the number of deaths in the country reached 10,779…
How to differentiate between coronavirus, hay fever and the common cold
It’s a precarious time right now and the fact that we’re in a global pandemic can make us paranoid about all the little things we…