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How COVID-19 Spreads

15/07/2020 06:00am | 2535 views

COVID-19 is thought to spread mainly through close contact from person-to-person. Some people without symptoms may be able to spread the virus. We are still learning about how the virus spreads and the severity of illness it causes.

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As Summer begins, CDC Updates Social Guidelines

14/07/2020 06:00am | 2531 views

By Ralph Ellis

As states lift restrictions and people begin to resume normal activities such as hosting cookouts or going to the nail salon, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued tips for reducing the risk of catching or spreading the coronavirus.



 

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Cleaning And Disinfecting Your Home

12/07/2020 06:00am | 2968 views

Everyday Steps and Extra Steps When Someone Is Sick

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What Fabric Is Best for a Mask?

07/07/2020 06:00am | 1716 views

Cotton seems to be the fabric of choice for making cloth masks, but a single layer of cotton on its own doesn’t fare very well in preventing particles from getting through so be sure to use multiple layers of it. How many layers? Well, in general, the more easily you can see through a fabric when holding it up to a light, the more layers of that particular fabric you need to create an effective mask. Using this guide, a pillowcase likely would require fewer layers than a bandana, which may require fewer layers than a t-shirt.

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Unusual Symptoms of COVID-19 You Need to Know About

19/06/2020 06:00am | 4201 views

by Rachel Nania, AARP, Updated May 27, 2020

From nose to toes, doctors continue to discover uncommon signs of coronavirus infection

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