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CDC now says masks protect both the wearers and those around them from Covid-19
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CDC now says masks protect both the wearers and those around them from Covid-19

  New Face Mask Guides I have always stated that my mask helps me and your mask helps you but the CDC is now revealing your mask is for yourself and all you come into contact with. I have always been a strong mask advocate having seen first hand how well it protects myself and…

Could 50 percent of coronavirus infections be spread by people who have no symptoms?  The answer is a yes
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Could 50 percent of coronavirus infections be spread by people who have no symptoms? The answer is a yes

50 percent of coronavirus infections be spread by people who have no symptoms according to a published study by American and Canadian researchers.  This is concerning.  Now what the researchers did, was they looked at asymptomatic and presymptomatic transmission data.  Remember asymptomatic means that you’re infected with the virus but that you have absolutely no…

Questions Answered About the Coronavirus – Part 3
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Questions Answered About the Coronavirus – Part 3

Understandably so, many people have questions about the novel coronavirus. Here I answer questions about symptoms and prevention. Question From Renee Galante – “If you lose your taste or sense of smell could you be a carrier?” According to The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, this is a possibility. They’re noting anecdotal reports…

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…

Warmer Weather, Gastrointestinal Issues, and COVID-19
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Warmer Weather, Gastrointestinal Issues, and COVID-19

We’re living in unprecedented times with a lot of uncertainty still surrounding the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. With warmer weather on the horizon, many are wondering if we should expect the virus to fade with increasing temperatures. Common upper respiratory illnesses like colds and the flu often hit hardest in winter. The warmer seasons…