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Trump’s Doctor Says He Is No Longer Infectious After COVID-19 Diagnosis

SUNDAY, Oct. 11, 2020 — Hours after President Donald Trump held a rally on the White House lawn for hundreds of supporters, his doctor said he is “no longer considered a transmission risk to others.” In a memo released Saturday night, White House physician Dr. Sean Conley said he was sharing information about the status… Read More: Trump’s Doctor Says He Is No Longer Infectious After COVID-19… »

The view from an infectious disease physician in Texas [PODCAST]

The Podcast by KevinMD | Podcast | July 5, 2020 “Death is not meant to be rushed. Saying goodbye shouldn’t be rushed. Celebrating a life once lived cannot be rushed. And yet, we must. Taking a moment, a minute, an hour, maybe a day to feel something that normally takes far longer. Because we must.… Read More: The view from an infectious disease physician in Texas [PODCAST] »

Study reveals how long COVID-19 remains infectious on cardboard, metal and plastic

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: Study reveals how long COVID-19 remains infectious on cardboard, metal… »