Incomplete reporting from some Florida laboratories resulted in errors on the state’s report on virus positivity rates, according to a Fox 35 News report.“Countless labs have reported a 100 percent … [Read more...] about Coronavirus update: Florida labs not reporting negative test results, report says
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Doctors find black worm in woman’s tonsil after throat pain
Often times, the culprit behind an achy throat is a cold or the flu.However, a woman visited a Tokyo hospital for throat pain, and upon a physical exam, doctors discovered a black worm writhing in her … [Read more...] about Doctors find black worm in woman’s tonsil after throat pain
Coronavirus infection unlikely in placenta, fetus: study
The human placenta and fetus are unlikely to be infected with COVID-19 due to minimal expression of SARS-CoV-2-related proteins and receptors in the placenta, a new study says.The placenta can shield … [Read more...] about Coronavirus infection unlikely in placenta, fetus: study
Coronavirus outbreak at Montana nursing home leaves 7 dead in a week
Staff at a Montana nursing home announced two additional deaths related to COVID-19 on Monday, tallying seven deaths in a week.Both deaths at Canyon Creek Memory Care Community were among female … [Read more...] about Coronavirus outbreak at Montana nursing home leaves 7 dead in a week
What are the coronavirus transmission risks?
The coronavirus presents various transmission risks, depending on where people are, how close they are in proximity to others, or what type of protection is used to limit potential exposure from the … [Read more...] about What are the coronavirus transmission risks?
New coronavirus map shows more than half of all states are ‘trending poorly’ or have ‘uncontrolled spread’
A new map highlighting the spread of the coronavirus shows more than half of all states "trending poorly" or facing an "uncontrolled spread" as COVID-19 continues to make a resurgence in the United … [Read more...] about New coronavirus map shows more than half of all states are ‘trending poorly’ or have ‘uncontrolled spread’
Ex-Harvard Medical School faculty member warns COVID-19 herd immunity is ‘wishful thinking’
A Washington D.C.-based internist and former Harvard Medical School faculty member has claimed the idea that herd immunity may slow the coronavirus pandemic is "wishful thinking" after a 50-year-old … [Read more...] about Ex-Harvard Medical School faculty member warns COVID-19 herd immunity is ‘wishful thinking’
FDA adds 46 hand sanitizers to list of ‘toxic’ products positive for methanol
The Food and Drug Administration is warning that dozens of hand sanitizers should be avoided after they tested positive for the toxic substance methanol.The agency issued the alert July 2 while … [Read more...] about FDA adds 46 hand sanitizers to list of ‘toxic’ products positive for methanol
Oklahoma reports first pediatric coronavirus death
Oklahoma health officials reported 510 new coronavirus cases on Monday, and the state’s first COVID-19-related pediatric death.Officials at Fort Sill, an Army post in southwest Oklahoma, confirmed a … [Read more...] about Oklahoma reports first pediatric coronavirus death
Florida sees second highest coronavirus case rise
Florida announced 12,624 additional coronavirus cases on Monday, marking the second-highest one-day rise in cases, with 35 new deaths.On Sunday, the state set a new national record for the largest … [Read more...] about Florida sees second highest coronavirus case rise
