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According to a new doctoral thesis from Karolinska Institutet, misinformation about infectious diseases can be debunked most effectively by first stating the false information and then correcting it with the correct information. All studies in the thesis about risk communication and misinformation in infectious disease outbreaks were conducted in Sierra Leone, focusing on Ebola, Typhoid […]
Healthcare workers say they’re being shunned now by their community, family, and friends due to fears they may have the novel coronavirus. New surveys indicate the public is concerned about contracting the coronavirus from healthcare workers. Experts say the situation takes a toll on the mental health of many healthcare workers. Dr. Monalisa Muchatuta, an […]
Researchers say it’s rare for the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 to be transmitted from mother to infant before birth. Experts say it’s important to practice safety protocols such as mask wearing and handwashing after a baby is born. Experts also recommend new mothers breastfeed their infants, if possible, because the nutrients can provide a protective […]
Florida is reporting a 13 percent increase this past week in new COVID-19 cases. Experts say the reopening order signed a few weeks ago by Florida’s governor is one of the reasons the state is heading in the wrong direction. They continue to urge Floridians to wear masks and avoid crowded gatherings. Ten days after […]
With the holiday season approaching, the CDC has released a list of how to stay safe while celebrating. Recommendations focus on safety precautions like staying outdoors, keeping a distance, and wearing masks. The CDC also advises talking to your guests about their behavior and taking into account whether or not the novel coronavirus is spreading […]
Vaccines are an important tool for protecting people from diseases caused by viruses or bacteria. They train the body’s immune system to respond to an invading microbe, even one that it’s never encountered before. The immune system’s job is to prevent viruses and bacteria from invading the body and to eliminate them once an infection […]
In a new survey, epidemiologists ranked bars and jails as the riskiest places for COVID-19 transmission. Among the reasons health experts say bars are a high-risk environment is because of the number of people who interact in a closed space over a long period of time. People must also repeatedly remove their masks to drink […]
Bagged peaches produced by the brand Wawona and sold at select ALDI stores may be linked to a new salmonella outbreak that’s sickened 68 people across nine states. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising people not to sell, serve, or eat the peaches. Experts say most salmonella infections clear up in a week […]
The rollout of the H1N1 or swine flu vaccine in 2009 was plagued by shortages and miscommunication. These problems led to a drop in public confidence. Experts hope lessons learned from the H1N1 vaccine rollout are applied to the COVID-19 vaccine. In early 2009, a new H1N1 influenza virus — also known as the “swine […]
Several professional sports leagues, including the MLB, NBA, NHL, and MLS, are resuming play or getting set to open modified seasons amid the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. The various leagues are using different models to minimize risk and exposure, including limiting travel or keeping players and staff within a “bubble.” The MLB is already experiencing outbreaks […]