On December 1, 2019, the first official case of SARS-CoV-2, was reported in China’s Hubei province. Since then, the virus has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization and has killed more than 81,000 people worldwide. [1][2] Some nations, like Italy, Spain, and the United States have struggled to reduce the spread of…
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Since the COVID-19 pandemic began spreading rapidly throughout the globe, tragic stories have been coming out of every country that has been touched by the virus. Nurses and doctors on the front lines have died after being exposed to the virus while trying to save lives, families around the world are forced to say goodbye…
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As many parts of the world are going into lockdown due to the recent coronavirus outbreak, many businesses and establishments are being forced to shut down to keep people indoors and safe from exposure. While there are people fortunate enough to work from home, millions of business owners are currently out of work and a…
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As many parts of the world are going into lockdown due to the recent coronavirus outbreak, many businesses and establishments are being forced to shut down to keep people indoors and safe from exposure. While there are people fortunate enough to work from home, millions of business owners are currently out of work and a…
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If you’re in one of the countries currently experiencing life under lockdown, or just generally feeling stressed about the ongoing pandemic, you might have noticed your dreams have gotten a little strange lately. A myriad of factors can impact your sleep and with a smorgasbord of triggers such as stress, loss of routine, and alcohol to choose from…
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While the coronavirus pandemic spreads around the world, many of us have found ourselves uncertain of our future. Will we get sick, and if so, how sick will we get? What will happen to the economy? What will happen to our jobs? Things certainly seem grim, but outcomes could be even worse for those who…
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The coronavirus pandemic is on the minds of billions of people every single day, and for good reason. There are now more than 1.3 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 72,638 fatalities around the world. [1] There’s a lot of great, accurate information about how the virus spreads and what we should do to stop…
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In just a few months, the COVID-19 outbreak that began in Wuhan, China, has become the greatest global health crisis our generation has ever seen. You can’t turn on your television, open up Facebook, or go anywhere without news of the pandemic swirling around you. Most of this information revolves around the severity of the…
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If coronavirus were an out of control fire, which in some ways it seems like it is, our health workers would be the firefighters on the front lines. Around the world, doctors, nurses, and other incredibly brave health workers have fallen ill and even died from COVID-19, all due to their efforts to save the…
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Since the COVID-19 outbreak began, health officials have been warning the public to watch out for symptoms of the virus: fever, cough, and shortness of breath [1]. As the virus has spread, however, other symptoms have begun to arise, such as the loss of taste and smell [2]. Other research has shown that digestive symptoms…
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As the number of new COVID-19 cases in mainland China have fallen dramatically, government officials have begun to slowly relax restrictions on travel, public gatherings, and public spaces. After three months of quarantine and self-isolation, the people of China, of course, are eager to resume a normal life. Recent images from the country show streets…
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During hard times, people will rise up to help others and bring kindness to the world. These individuals make hardships almost worth it — look how much good we can do despite the pain! Yet there’s those that will bring us down: people who will take advantage of the situation or use it to inflict…
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Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, one thing that has become abundantly clear is that the virus disproportionately affects certain demographics within our population. Specifically, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has determined that adults over the age of 65, as well as people of all ages who have underlying medical conditions, are at…
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COVID-19, the fast-moving disease caused by the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) is spreading around the world. It has, as of March 2nd, infected over 1 million people worldwide, caused over 50,000 total fatalities, and has badly disrupted global economies. [1] Although the disease has claimed tens of thousands of lives, doctors and health workers on the…
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Ashley Lawrence is a college senior from Versailles, Kentucky who is currently grappling with what most young people in the United States are: boredom. For weeks now, social distancing measures have been put in place that relegate people mostly to their own homes except for critical trips outside, like grocery stores or pharmacies. But it…
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For millions of people around the world, the coronavirus pandemic that causes COVID-19 has upended life and business alike. Some are feeling the pinch of an economy that has been partially shut down. Others are experiencing a boom. Among those booming right now is Chris Austin, the owner of an obscure, small ‘mom and pop’…
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As the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to spread through the US population, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the World Health Organization (WHO) have recommended that everyone wash their hands regularly and that they stay home and avoid groups or crowds. The term “social distancing” (or “physical distancing”) has now become a…
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Since the first confirmed COVID-19 case was reported in the United States on January 20, the outbreak of the virus has not slowed down. With the total number of cases in the country approaching two hundred thousand, and the total number of deaths surpassing four thousand as of April first, doctors and medical researchers across…
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Many governments are taking drastic measures to contain the coronavirus and keep its citizens safe. The Netherlands is no different. On the 15th of March around 5 pm, their government ordered all bars and restaurants to close from at 6 pm that day until April 6. This edict included certain “coffee shops” that sold more…
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Many governments are taking drastic measures to contain the coronavirus and keep its citizens safe. The Netherlands is no different. On the 15th of March around 5 pm, their government ordered all bars and restaurants to close from at 6 pm that day until April 6. This edict included certain “coffee shops” that sold more…
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Usually, when we read the news that has anything to do with the environment, it’s negative. CO2 levels are on the rise, wildlife is dying in massive bushfires in Australia, human activity is destroying biodiversity… the list is seemingly endless. Finally, however, we may have something to cheer about. According to researchers, the ozone layer…
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Usually, when we read the news that has anything to do with the environment, it’s negative. CO2 levels are on the rise, wildlife is dying in massive bushfires in Australia, human activity is destroying biodiversity… the list is seemingly endless. Finally, however, we may have something to cheer about. According to researchers, the ozone layer…
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Almost as soon as the COVID-19 pandemic started, so too did the panic-buying, hoarding, and price-gouging. Items of particular interest (besides, of course, toilet paper) have been hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, and face masks. People everywhere have been purchasing these items in an effort to protect themselves and their families, but the messages they have…
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COVID-19 has been canceling everything: Concerts, major marathons, weddings, the Olympic Games, and the list goes on. These cancelations are a tough pill to swallow for most of us, however, as adults, we at least have the capacity to understand what’s happening and why. Many of our children, unfortunately, don’t have the ability to fully…
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Since the COVID-19 outbreak began spreading around the globe, there has been one common theme arising from every country, even those with thus-far moderate outbreaks: hospital supply shortages. As the virus devastated populations all across Italy, the country’s healthcare system buckled. Doctors and nurses from across the country began sharing images and stories about their…
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If there was ever a time to be surrounded by the people you love most in the world, it’s now. These three elderly ladies based in the United Kingdom have decided to move in together to prevent loneliness during self-isolation, and this is probably the best thing anyone could do right now [1]. The coronavirus…
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The COVID-19 pandemic is being described as the world war of this generation. The difference between the world wars and a global health crisis? We all have the same enemy: the novel coronavirus. As more and more countries go into stricter lockdowns, there is a battle being fought that no one could have predicted at…
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Doctors and other health workers have been on the front lines of fighting the novel coronavirus pandemic and saving lives. But they themselves are not immune from the worst effects of the virus. In Italy alone, more than 40 health workers have died since the coronavirus crisis began mere months ago. [1] And Italy isn’t…
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Doctors and other health workers have been on the front lines of fighting the novel coronavirus pandemic and saving lives. But they themselves are not immune from the worst effects of the virus. In Italy alone, more than 40 health workers have died since the coronavirus crisis began mere months ago. [1] And Italy isn’t…
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Since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a global pandemic, people all over the world began panicking. News of the virus is impossible to avoid, as it has dominated every headline and news report, and is the topic of conversation in every household around the world. Different news outlets have made varying predictions…
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Since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a global pandemic, people all over the world began panicking. News of the virus is impossible to avoid, as it has dominated every headline and news report, and is the topic of conversation in every household around the world. Different news outlets have made varying predictions…
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Around the world, social distancing policies have been strongly encouraged and, in some cases, made mandatory. Schools and playgrounds are empty as parents keep their kids away from their friends and neighbors to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe. The good news is that young people, including children, are…
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Around the world, social distancing policies have been strongly encouraged and, in some cases, made mandatory. Schools and playgrounds are empty as parents keep their kids away from their friends and neighbors to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe. The good news is that young people, including children, are…
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Since the outbreak of COVID-19 caused by the novel coronavirus, it has become abundantly clear that older adults are at a greater risk for developing a severe or fatal case of the virus. While the mortality rate varies widely per country, the global average is now over four percent [1]. This number, however, changes dramatically…
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As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to grip the countries around the world, hospitals everywhere are facing extreme pressure to keep up with the onslaught of patients showing up at their doors. As the pandemic continues to worsen throughout the Western world, more and more hospitals are experiencing shortages of important supplies, like ventilators and personal…
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It’s well known that the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 impacts the elderly more so than the young. According to Forbes and Statista, approximately 30% of adults over the age of 65 who test positive for COVID-19 must be hospitalized and the fatality rate of those over 75 years of age is over 10%. [1]…
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Two months ago, most people around the world were only vaguely aware, if at all aware, that a novel coronavirus was rapidly spreading through Asia. Even as reports began popping up in Europe and North America, there was initially very little worry. Today, the story has changed significantly. COVID-19 has made its way to every…
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People around the world are being strongly encouraged to be socially distant from one another and self isolate at home whenever possible. But how are we doing so far? Are people really staying at home most of the time or are they getting a failing grade? Unacast, which is a company that analyzes phone GPS…
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A few months ago, the coronavirus didn’t exist. Now, it has affected the entire world. Even if people who don’t know someone personally who contracted the illness, the pandemic has changed the lives of so many as countries restrict travel, close establishments, and confine people to their homes. It’s vital to know what symptoms to…
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Medical professionals and first responders have, seemingly overnight, found themselves fighting on the front lines of a battle they didn’t see coming: the battle to keep coronavirus patients alive. In recent weeks, photos of the tired, marked faces of medical professionals have gone viral on social media, showing the toll that the coronavirus pandemic has…
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