As of March 30, there have been 22,141 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK. According to official figures, 1,408 people diagnosed with COVID-19 have died. The World Health Organization (WHO) has stressed the importance of testing to all nations in the global effort to tackle coronavirus. The UK is currently looking to step-up its… Read More »
People of any age with severe obesity — a body mass index of 40 or more — stand a high risk of serious illness from COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Why Obesity is Dangerous? Obesity increases inflammation and weakens the immune system, making it more difficult to combat infections of… Read More »
While researchers are certain that coronavirus spreads through mucus and droplets expelled by coughing or sneezing, it is unclear if the virus is spread through other bodily fluids, such as tears. Today’s just-published study offers evidence that it is unlikely that infected patients are shedding virus through their tears, with one important caveat. None of… Read More »
The virus that causes COVID-19 remains for several hours to days on surfaces and in aerosols, a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found. The study suggests that people may acquire the coronavirus through the air and after touching contaminated objects. Scientists discovered the virus is detectable for up to three… Read More »
“Seriously people – STOP BUYING MASKS! They are NOT effective in preventing general public from catching #Coronavirus, but if healthcare providers can’t get them (COVID-19) to care for sick patients, it puts them and our communities at risk!” U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams Firstly, the N95 mask is mainly for use if you already… Read More »