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WHO Says Drinking Alcohol Increases Risk Of COVID-19 Infection
The World Health Organization said that alcohol consumption can weaken the immune system of the body. It can also make drinkers engage in unsafe behaviors that could increase their likelihood of catching COVID-19, according to a WHO report released Tuesday.
44 People On Deportation Flight To Guatemala Reportedly Test Positive For Coronavirus
Flights from the U.S. to Guatemala have been temporarily suspended due to the positive tests.
CDC Director Warns Second Wave Of COVID-19 Could Hit US Next Year
The second wave of coronavirus infections might hit the U.S. next winter if the COVID-19 pandemic follows a seasonal behavior. This was the revelation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Robert Redfield.
Coronavirus Infected More Than 9,000 Health Care Workers In The US
A patient exposed 121 hospital staff in Solano County, California, to coronavirus, ushering in one of the first-known workplace transmission cases in the U.S., according to a CDC report.
Coronavirus Transmission Distance Is 13 Feet, Spreads Through Shoes: CDC Report
A new study involving staff at a hospital in Wuhan, China that treated COVID-19 patients suggests four meters is the safe social distance.
COVID-19 Hacks: How To Make A CDC-Approved No-Sew Cloth Face Mask?
A cloth face mask will not protect you from contracting COVID-19, but it could prevent you from spreading the deadly virus.
CDC Issues New Guidelines For Essential Workers Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a new set of guidelines for essential workers. The message of the new guidelines appears to be directed to essential workers as to when they can return to work and under what conditions.
CDC Outlines Alternative Face Masks In Response To Medical Mask Shortages During COVID-19 Pandemic
The alternatives included masks made of t-shirts or bandanas for homemade protection against coronavirus while out in public.
Coronavirus Update: US Death Toll May Be Lower Than Predicted With Social Distancing
Health officials in the United States said that deaths due to coronavirus could be lower than the original projections if the public practiced social distancing.
Florida Stops Tracking 'Flu-Like' Data Against the Advice of Coronavirus Experts
In the absence of widespread testing, epidemiologists have been using "flu-like" data to track the early spread of the coronavirus in the United States, and Florida has stopped reporting that data in a move that experts say will make tracking COVID-19's spread more difficult.
Georgia Governor Criticized By Local Officails For Reopening Beaches During Coronavirus
Gov. Brian Kemp's shelter-in-place order reopened Georgia's beaches, which many local officials had closed in the weeks before the order was made official.
CDC's Recommendation To Separate COVID-19 Positive Mothers From Their Infants Is Baseless, Health Experts Say
Although the CDC recommends separation of mothers who test COVID-19 positive from their newborns, it is for the mothers to decide if they want to be separated.
Coronavirus US Response: Mike Pence Deflects Criticism Of Trump Administration, Blames CDC And China
Vice-President Mike Pence claimed that President Trump has never downplayed the virus.
3 Most Popular COVID-19 Myths Debunked
A viral text message is making the public believe that taking Ibuprofen could make COVID-19 symptoms worse.
Apple Launches COVID-19 App To Keep Users Informed About Pandemic
The app was developed by Apple in partnership with the CDC, FEMA, and the White House Coronavirus Task Force.
Coronavirus New York Update: CDC Official Says Spike In Cases Just A Preview, Warning For Other Areas
Dr. Anne Schuchat, the principal deputy director of the CDC, said the number of cases in New York City are already beginning to increase and this is a warning for other places in the country.
Coronavirus USA Response: CDC Slams Trump, Politicians; 'Politicization Is Not Helpful'
American medical experts want politics to stay out of the life-and-death fight against COVID-19.
Federal Government Supports CDC In Launching New COVID-19 Surveillance, Tracking System
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention planned to launch a smartphone application that would help them monitor the spread of the COVID-19 and the federal government had expressed an interest on it.
Louisiana Church Says Coronavirus Order 'Politically Motivated,' Pastor Hosts Over 1,000 Churchgoers At Service
Pastor Tony Spell said he didn't believe his congregation was at any risk of being exposed to COVID-19.
Coronavirus Survives On Surface For 17 Days, CDC Study On COVID-19 Cruise Ship Reveals
The lethality of the COVID-19 virus is linked to its life span, and this figure now seems to last 17 days or more.
Coronavirus News: Michigan, Massachusetts Governors Issue Shelter-In-Place Ordinances
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued a shelter-in-place order while Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker issued an advisory.
Coronavirus Response: Trump Administration Removed CDC Disease Expert Position In China Prior To Pandemic, Report Says
Trump has often been criticized for his slow response to the pandemic.
Do You Have Coronavirus Questions? Ask Apple’s Siri For Answers
iPhone users who have questions about the coronavirus, including questions about themselves being infected by it, can now ask Siri for help.
Millions May Die From Coronavirus In US: CDC Adviser
A leading doctor warned that the virus could kill millions in the U.S.
Coronavirus USA Update: US Death Toll Hits 118; 7,769 Confirmed Cases
Double digit jumps in the number of confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infections and deaths in the U.S. were recorded Wednesday.
How McDonald's, Taco Bell, Starbucks, Sonic, Others Chains Are Responding To Coronavirus
Many restaurant chains are taking measures to serve patrons while curbing the spread of COVID-19.
Can The Cruise Ship Industry Survive The Coronavirus Epidemic?
The cruise line industry is facing unprecedented obstacles
YouTube Warns Of Higher Video Removal Than Normal During Coronavirus Crisis
YouTube said its automated review system will be operating with less human oversight with part of its workforce at home.
'It's A Great Time To Just Go Out:' Republican Congressman Contradicts 'Social Distancing' Advisory For Coronavirus
Devin Nunes encouraged anyone "healthy" to keep going out and support local businesses.
Coronavirus USA Update: CDC Recommends Canceling All Events Of 50 People Or More
The CDC said travelers who attend these events could carry the virus out to new communities, thereby widening COVID-19's spread in the U.S.