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2020
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- 1. This Pandemic Apr 26, 2020
- Experts explain how the new coronavirus became a global pandemic.
- 2. The Race for a Vaccine Jun 16, 2020
- The race is on to develop a COVID-19 vaccine; what lies ahead, from testing to timetables.
- 3. How to Cope Jun 16, 2020
- People share the stress of the pandemic, experiencing fear, anxiety and bouts of insomnia.
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Most people infected with the virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. However, some will become seriously ill and require medical attention. Older people and those with underlying medical ...
- How Is Coronavirus Diagnosed?
- If I Have A Positive Test For Coronavirus, How Long Should I Self-Isolate?
- How Long Do I Need to Isolate Myself If I’ve Been Around A Person with Covid-19?
- Is It Possible to Test Negative For Coronavirus and Still Be Infected with It?
COVID-19 is diagnosed with a laboratory test. Your healthcare provider may collect a sample of your saliva or swab your nose or throat to send for testing.
According to current CDC recommendations, you should self-isolate until you've met both of the following criteria: 1. It's been five days since your symptoms first appeared and your symptoms are improving. 2. You've not had a fever for 24 hours and you've not used fever-lowing medications during this time. While at home, self-isolate within a separ...
You should quarantine for five days if: 1. You haven’t been fully vaccinated. 2. More than six months have gone by since your second vaccine dose and you haven’t been boosted. After this time, you should wear a well-fitting mask whenever you’re around others for an additional five days. The CDC recommends testing on day five if possible. This quara...
Yes, it’s possible. There are several reasons for “false negative” test results — meaning you really dohave COVID-19 although the test result says you don’t. Reasons for a false negative COVID-19 test result include: 1. You were tested too early in the course of illness.The virus hasn’t multiplied in your body to the level that it could be detected...
Sep 9, 2020 · Coronaviruses are named for the spikes that protrude from their surfaces, resembling a crown or the sun’s corona. They can infect both animals and people, and can cause illnesses of the ...
Jan 20, 2020 · CNN —. A new Chinese coronavirus, a cousin of the SARS virus, has infected hundreds since the outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December. Scientist Leo Poon, who first decoded the virus, thinks ...
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- Jen Christensen,Meera Senthilingam
A virus is essentially genetic material surrounded by either a protein shell, called a capsid, or by a membrane, called an envelope. This envelope is made of lipids (fat or fat-like substances that can be broken down by soap and other detergents) derived from the host cell and proteins. Viruses that infect bacteria are called bacteriophages.
Mar 14, 2020 · The coronavirus emerged in only December last year, but already the world is dealing with a pandemic of the virus and the disease it causes - Covid-19. For most, the disease is mild, but some ...
COVID-19 has claimed millions of lives around the world. But we learn more about this disease every day. Scientists are developing tools that promise to slow and eventually help us overcome the pandemic. COVID-19 is caused by a new coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. There are many types of coronaviruses. Some cause the common cold.
