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Coronavirus is an enigma. It is one of those viruses that has left many scientists and health experts chasing after possible cures considering that until now, no definitive cure, vaccine or treatment is available.

The spread of the deadly coronavirus is showing no signs of abating as cases in countries affected, including the UK, continue to rise. The health scare is also causing financial markets to be jittery, with stock prices plummeting due to the mass panic. While governments try to calm down the public, it is very important to remember that particular pre-existing conditions can put you at greater risk of serious complications.

Although the Listeria outbreak has resolved, it might be a bad idea to consume the recalled egg products.

The number of those infected across the globe by the novel coronavirus is quickly nearing the 100,000 mark. Some 3,000 odd people have died in China, the epicenter of the outbreak.

The rapid spread of coronavirus has taken the world by surprise. Today, nearly 100,000 people are infected with 3,385 lives claimed by the deadly COVID-19. As of the latest report, 55,630 have recovered from the illness. Now, the question that is on everyone’s mind, particularly those who can survive, is if they can get infected twice.

The nanocoating can be used to coat phone screens and laptop keyboards.

Coronavirus has affected people all over the world. Many are wondering what causes the virus to spread so fast and how to prevent oneself from getting infected. Some are wondering whether banknotes could also spread the virus.

Here's how to clean a smartphone and prevent the spread of coronavirus through it.

The Trump administration and the World Health Organization still believe that the virus poses a manageable threat. Coronavirus cases pass 92,000 worldwide.

Here's what we know so far about COVID-19 in children.

President Donald Trump piled pressure on the Fed for a "big cut" to interest rates to stimulate the economy, whose performance will largely decide whether he will get reelected in November. 

Bangladesh has yet to record a case of coronavirus, but it has millions of migrants in affected countries.

The COVID-19 virus has till now infected over 83,000 people worldwide and caused more than 2,800 deaths but its spread shows no sign of slowing -- yet.

Rapid pulse and breathing are some early indications of sepsis.

Singapore doggedly holds the line against the faster spread of Covid-19 in its population, earning praise form the World Health Organization

Two months after the Covid-19 virus was first detected in Wuhan, the Chinese government is moving to “fast-track” a ban on the trade and consumption of wild animals. On February 24, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) will review the ban according to the Chinese official news agency Xinhua.

According to recent research, the coronaviruses that linger on contaminated surfaces for up to 9 days can be inactivated by surface disinfection procedures with 62-71% ethanol, 0.5% hydrogen peroxide or 0.1% sodium hypochlorite.

A Tik Tok video posted by a Texas teen who almost lost a finger due to her nail-biting habit is going viral.

The Zoster Vaccine Live not only prevents shingles but also reduces stroke risk significantly.

The good news is that the reported number of coronavirus (2019-nCoV)) cases in Indonesia and Thailand is low. The bad news is that people with undetected infections may be unknowingly spreading the virus that now has killed more than 600 and sickened over 31,000.

A New Jersey oral surgeon has been suspended from practicing for five years after his poor infection protocols led to the death of a patient and infected 14 others.