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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…

CDC issues warning on ‘crypto’ fecal parasites that can live for days in swimming pools
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CDC issues warning on ‘crypto’ fecal parasites that can live for days in swimming pools

When we think of ‘summer’ we’re often flooded with images of long sunny days, bar-b-ques with friends, and lounging by the pool. But health officials warn outbreaks linked to the fecal ‘crypto’ parasite often spread in swimming pools is on the rise. Its full name is Cryptosporidium and it is contracted by swallowing water contaminated…

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…

China’s Coronavirus Deaths Top 100, US Issues Travel Alert
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China’s Coronavirus Deaths Top 100, US Issues Travel Alert

The Coronavirus originated in Wuhan, China, proving deadly, with over 100 lives already claimed so far in China. And that’s not all. The number of people who fall ill from the virus also continues to rise rapidly. There are more than 6,000 documented cases in China so far. A study recently published in the medical journal The Lancet indicates…