Coronavirus

The Coronavirus is a group of viruses that cause respiratory illnesses in humans and animals. Most people are exposed to coronaviruses when they are young, and our immune systems fight the infection. In some individuals, however, coronaviruses can cause severe and sometimes fatal infections. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), coronaviruses are the most common cause of respiratory illness in humans around the globe. The WHO estimates that there are about 221 million cases of human coronavirus infection each year. Most people have no symptoms or only mild symptoms, such as a runny nose, cough, or fever, but some people may develop a more serious condition, such as bronchitis or pneumonia. People with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV/AIDS, are at a higher risk of more serious symptoms.

 

 

Coronavirus Update: Death Toll Reaches 14, How to Self-Quarantine, and Best Disinfectants
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Coronavirus Update: Death Toll Reaches 14, How to Self-Quarantine, and Best Disinfectants

Before officials got wind of it, the coronavirus may have spread in King County, Washington. Several residents at the Life Care Center nursing home have fallen ill due to the virus. Many of the deaths are linked to the facility. Thirteen people have now died in Washington state, and California also saw its first death…

Two Coronavirus Cases in Michigan, Symptoms After Quarantine, and How to Keep Your Workplace Clean During the Outbreak
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Two Coronavirus Cases in Michigan, Symptoms After Quarantine, and How to Keep Your Workplace Clean During the Outbreak

Two Michigan residents have tested positive for the COVID-19 at the state laboratories in Lansing. They are considered presumptive because the cases still need to be confirmed by the CDC. In the meantime, however, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is treating the patients as though they are 100% positive, which is what…

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…

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…

CDC Says Public Risk Is ‘Low’ Despite Rising Coronavirus Cases
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CDC Says Public Risk Is ‘Low’ Despite Rising Coronavirus Cases

With at least five confirmed cases across the United States, China’s health minister, Ma Xiaowei, warns that Coronavirus may be spread before an infected person shows symptoms. It means it could be spread by people who don’t even know they have it yet. Of the five known cases, two were reported in California – Los…