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1 day ago · The pandemic wiped out nearly a decade of progress in improving life expectancy within just two years. Between 2019 and 2021, global life expectancy dropped by 1.8 years to 71.4 years (back to the level of 2012). Similarly, global healthy life expectancy dropped by 1.5 years to 61.9 years in 2021 (back to the level of 2012).
1 day ago · 24 May 2024 Health. Data crunched by the UN World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that the COVID-19 emergency reversed more than a decade of gains in life expectancy, reinforcing the need for countries to agree on a global pandemic treaty to protect future generations. According to the UN agency, between 2019 and 2021 – the early years ...
Apr 30, 2024 · Having killed more than 7 million people, the COVID-19 pandemic of the early 2020s stands as the most disruptive event to date of the 21st century. Its impact is likely to be felt for generations.
3 days ago · COVID-19 is caused by the coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2. There is no cure for COVID-19, but individuals can be protected against severe illness through vaccination. Learn about the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of COVID-19.
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May 16, 2024 · COVID-19 myths spread early in the pandemic because the disease was new and information changed so quickly. Some of those myths are still spreading, along with new ones. Before you take action to prevent or treat COVID-19, check with your healthcare professional.
Apr 30, 2024 · Everyone can lower the risk of serious COVID-19 illness by working to prevent infection with the virus that causes COVID-19. Avoid close contact with anyone who is sick or has symptoms, if possible. Use fans, open windows or doors, and use filters to move the air and keep any germs from lingering.
May 2, 2024 · Learn about testing for COVID-19, including the types of tests, who should get tested, how to get tested, and print resources in English and Spanish. Symptoms, testing, what to do if sick, daily activities, and more.
