Finding a COVID-19 vaccine and drug
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How does coronavirus affect asthma sufferers?
If you suffer from asthma, you may be wondering: How could the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, affect you differently?It’s well known that other respiratory conditions, such as the common cold or flu, can trigger asthma symptoms, possibly leading to an asthma attack, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. But Is the…
Tesla partner Panasonic is shutting down its operations at Nevada gigafactory
Panasonic is pulling its 3,500 employees from the massive Nevada factory it operates with partner Tesla over concerns about the spread of COVID-19. The company said Friday it will ramp down operations early next week and then close for 14 days. The move only affects Panasonic employees. Tesla also employs thousands of workers at the…
COVID-19 | UAE reports first two deaths from coronavirus
People wear protective masks, following an outbreak of coronavirus, as they walk at Global Village in Dubai, UAE on March 10, 2020. | Photo Credit: REUTERS One of the individuals was a 78-year old Arab national who had arrived in the country from Europe. The United Arab Emirates on Friday reported the first two…
What you need to know about COVID-19 in Ottawa on Friday, March 20 | CBC News
CBC Ottawa’s latest roundup of key points to know during the coronavirus pandemic. CBC News Network showcases the best of CBC journalism, covering breaking stories with speed, and adding context and meaning along the way. CBC News Network is also the destination for original journalism, with added depth from CBC News bureaus across the country…
Coronavirus is a ‘personal nightmare’ for people with OCD and anxiety disorders
Sarah Mergens showed signs of obsessive-compulsive disorder long before she was diagnosed with it as an adult. It initially took the shape of harmless quirks, like organizing dinosaur toys by shape and color. More debilitating symptoms crept in as she got older, such as being afraid of public doorknobs or worrying that she’d use a…
Four ‘100% healthy’ coronavirus patients in KZN demand to be released from quarantine
As the number of novel coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in South Africa reaches 202, four people in quarantine at Durban’s Addington Hospital, who want to self-isolate because they have no symptoms, have instituted legal action because they want to go home.”At this point, we have written a letter to the hospital and to the MEC’s office,…
Spring breakers crowd Florida beaches as U.S. COVID-19 cases pass 11,000
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Pubs inspected to ensure Covid-19 closure compliance
More than 30 pubs were inspected by gardaí in west Cork last night to ensure they were complying with the Government’s request to remain closed during the Covid-19 outbreak. One of the pubs was found to be open with a number of customers present. Gardaí are understood to have warned the publican that non-compliance with…
Coronavirus Australia live updates: New venue rules coming for COVID-19
LIVE Last updated March 20, 2020 10:24AM AEDT The Australian death toll from coronavirus has risen to seven after an 81-year-old woman died in hospital last night, following a record surge in new cases. Meanwhile, bars, cafes and restaurants are bracing for new restrictions on indoor gatherings after the most dramatic day of the outbreak…