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Mutation Allows Coronavirus to Infect More Cells, Study Finds. Scientists Urge Caution.

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Mutation Allows Coronavirus to Infect More Cells, Study Finds. Scientists Urge Caution.

Geneticists said more evidence is needed to determine if a common genetic variation of the virus spreads more easily between people.A transmission electron micrograph of the coronavirus, red, developing in a cell.Credit…Eye of Science/Science SourceFor months, scientists have debated why one genetic variation of the coronavirus became dominant in many parts of the world.Many scientists…

Friday, June 12, 2020 No Comments

June 10 coronavirus news

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June 10 coronavirus news

12:34 a.m. ET, June 11, 2020Our live coverage of the coronavirus pandemic has moved here.8:03 p.m. ET, June 10, 2020Outdoor graduation ceremonies will be allowed in Maryland starting Friday, governor saysFrom CNN’s Jaide GarciaMaryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced that the state will be allowed to reopen further on Friday.Phase two of his Roadmap to Recovery…

Wednesday, June 10, 2020 No Comments

Why Your Positive Coronavirus Antibody Test Might Be Wrong

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Why Your Positive Coronavirus Antibody Test Might Be Wrong

The CDC has released new guidelines on antibody testing that note it’s possible for a test that’s 90-95% accurate to deliver incorrect positive results more than half the time. That sounds shocking, but it can be true—and it’s important to understand why, if you’re considering getting tested or have already gotten…

Thursday, May 28, 2020 No Comments

US reaches 100,000 dead from coronavirus pandemic | woman looks at memorial board

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U.S. Hits Grim Coronavirus Milestone, Passing 100,000 Confirmed Deaths

The number of our fellow Americans lost to the novel coronavirus pandemic soared into the six figures on Wednesday afternoon, with the updated tally on the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine tracker now listing 100,396…

Thursday, May 28, 2020 No Comments

As aircraft carrier heads back to sea after coronavirus outbreak, no guarantees the virus is gone

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As aircraft carrier heads back to sea after coronavirus outbreak, no guarantees the virus is gone

The Navy has sent an aircraft carrier that was crippled in port for two months with a coronavirus outbreak back to sea, as officials acknowledged that new cases of the disease could arise on the ship. The USS Theodore Roosevelt departed Naval Base Guam on Thursday, in anticipation of needed qualifying landings for pilots on…

Thursday, May 28, 2020 No Comments

The human cost of virus misinformation

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The human cost of virus misinformation

Coronavirus: The human cost of virus misinformation By Marianna Spring Specialist disinformation and social media reporter 27 May 2020 Share this with Facebook Share this with Messenger Share this with Twitter Share this with Email Share this with Facebook Share this with WhatsApp Share this with Messenger Share this with Twitter Share Share this with…

Thursday, May 28, 2020 No Comments

Pakistan’s coronavirus cases quadruple during the holy month of Ramadan — and show no signs of slowing

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Pakistan’s coronavirus cases quadruple during the holy month of Ramadan — and show no signs of slowing

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan — As Friday prayers began in the main mosque here last week, worshipers filled the front courtyard. Late arrivals squeezed into the back and into overflow areas, disregarding the tape on the stone floor showing people where to stand to maintain social distance.It wasn’t just in Rawalpindi. Despite a rising number of coronavirus…

Thursday, May 28, 2020 No Comments

Great Seal of the Navajo Nation

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Native American communities are struggling during the pandemic. Here’s how to help.

As of May 18, the Navajo Nation has the highest per capita coronavirus infection rate in the U.S., surpassing New York and New Jersey. Unlike other regions, though, the largest reservation in the country is facing the coronavirus pandemic with a drastically limited set of tools. Navajo Nation, which extends into Utah, New Mexico, and…

Wednesday, May 27, 2020 No Comments

protester casts doubt on the existence of coronavirus in California

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Coronavirus: The human cost of virus misinformation

A protester’s sign casts doubt on the existence of coronavirus during a demonstration in California in early May A BBC team tracking coronavirus misinformation has found links to assaults, arsons and deaths. And experts say the potential for indirect harm caused by rumours, conspiracy theories and bad health information…

Wednesday, May 27, 2020 No Comments

new healthcare tech companies

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Do Your Homework Before Volunteering Your Data to Fight Coronavirus

The global coronavirus pandemic has sparked a wave of health tech companies seeking to find innovative solutions to combat covid-19. That includes everything from using smartwatches and thermometers to track symptoms, to crowdsourcing apps designed to learn from your coughs and self-reported symptoms, to building interactive maps to identify covid-19 hotspots. The…

Wednesday, May 27, 2020 No Comments