by Women's Health | Mar 18, 2020 | Health
With about 173 344 confirmed cases of COVID-19, aka the novel coronavirus, and about 7 019 confirmed deaths across the globe (according to the World Health Organization as of 00:00am, 17 March) — ‘Coronavirus’ is probably all you’ve been hearing about, reading about,...
by Women's Health | Mar 18, 2020 | Health
Originally, officials believed that the novel coronavirus was spread primarily by people with known symptoms. Growing evidence indicates that people who are pre-symptomatic can infect others with the new coronavirus. Experts recommend social distancing, even if you...
by Women's Health | Mar 17, 2020 | Health
A French health official posted on Twitter that anti-inflammatory medication could be “a factor in aggravating” novel coronavirus infections. His Tweet received more than 42,000 retweets, but some doctors are questioning his advice. Because COVID-19 is a...
by Women's Health | Mar 17, 2020 | Health
– Social distancing is recommended to help prevent the spread of novel coronavirus. – Experts say staying at least 1.8m away from others whenever possible will help slow the new coronavirus epidemic. – Going outside is still okay (and suggested for your mental and...
by Women's Health | Mar 16, 2020 | Health
The mounting spread of the coronavirus now known as COVID-19 has prompted widespread concern around the world as public health officials race to contain the outbreak. The novel coronavirus has killed more than 40 598 people worldwide as of 1 April, with the vast...