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Australia Just Had a Bad Flu Season. That May Be a Warning For The U.S.
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Australia Just Had a Bad Flu Season. That May Be a Warning For The U.S.

Unfortunately, flu season hit the ground running and the influenza virus is usually high in certain states for this time of year. Alabama, California, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Nevada, and South Carolina are all reporting widespread cases of the flu. This is a stark contrast to last year, where zero states reported widespread activity during this time. …

Coronavirus Update: New Global Death Rate and Repurposing Drugs
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Coronavirus Update: New Global Death Rate and Repurposing Drugs

Before anyone starts to panic, it’s important to note the fatality rates for COVID-19 will continue to fluctuate and change over time. So, the fact that the World Health Organization now says the global death rate is higher than the previous estimates is not unexpected. With a death rate currently estimated at 3.4% worldwide, the…

Coronavirus in Oakland County, MI: 12 Cases, Hospital Impact, and Faster Testing
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Coronavirus in Oakland County, MI: 12 Cases, Hospital Impact, and Faster Testing

Michigan now has 12 coronavirus cases, three of them in Oakland County. Health officials released the places, dates, and times when folks were thought to contract the virus “out of an abundance of caution.” They’re also telling people to look for signs if they’ve been to these places during the timeframes. Oakland County COVID-19 Cases There are…

Trump suggests ‘injection’ of disinfectant to beat Coronavirus
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Trump suggests ‘injection’ of disinfectant to beat Coronavirus

New research suggests that sunlight might be able to destroy the coronavirus. After a presentation by the Department of Homeland Security’s science and technology division, President Trump suggested that ultraviolet or very powerful light could be used to kill the virus inside an infected person.  Contrary to the President’s statements, the research only shows that…

Bagged salad mixes being recalled due to E. coli concerns
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Bagged salad mixes being recalled due to E. coli concerns

The ‘Sunflower Crunch’ salad kits made by Fresh Express are making headlines In another multi-state E. coli outbreak linked to salad products. Eight people were sickened and 3 have been hospitalized. Is This The Same As The Romaine Lettuce Recall? The CDC says this is a different strain of E. coli than the one that…

The CDC Confirms 15th COVID-19 Case in the US. What You Need to Know
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The CDC Confirms 15th COVID-19 Case in the US. What You Need to Know

The first case in Texas and the 15th in the nation confirmed the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). There haven’t been many details released so far. Still, we know the patient is isolated in an undisclosed hospital in San Antonio after being evacuated from Wuhan, China. Starting on February 7, 2020, there were 91 evacuees placed under…