The virus that causes COVID-19 is not the same strain as first emerged from China. A new study shows it has changed slightly in a way that makes it more contagious to humans.
COVID & Social Distancing: Is 6 Feet Enough?
In a new study, researchers found that the virus can travel on respiratory droplets up 26 feet in just a few seconds after someone cough, sneezes, or sings.
from WebMD Healthhttps://img.webmd.com/dtmcms/live/webmd/consumer… Read MorePolio Eradicated in Africa: WHO
The campaign by governments and nonprofits delivered nearly 9 billion polio vaccines.
from WebMD Healthhttps://img.webmd.com/dtmcms/live/webmd/consumer_assets/site_images/article_thumbnails/news/2016/08_2016/polio_in_niger… Read MoreMaine Summer Camps Found, Isolated COVID Cases
The actions prevented COVID transmission to more than 1,000 other campers and staff who attended the four camps for well over a month between June and August, CNN reported.
from WebMD Healthhttps://img.webmd.com/… Read MoreHospitals Must Report COVID Data or Be Penalized
Hospitals that fail to follow the new regulations could be ousted from Medicare and Medicaid programs. CMS estimates that 6,200 hospitals participate in those two federal health programs.
from WebMD Healthhttps://img.webmd… Read MoreTexas Mother Transmitted COVID-19 to Unborn Baby
Though the patient didn't have the typical respiratory symptoms associated with COVID-19, she did have a fever and diarrhea, suggesting possible viral infection. Before going to the hospital, she didn't know she had the coro… Read More
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