Over the last century, there have been a number of tragic events that affected humanity on a global level. The Spanish flu in 1918 took the lives of more than fifty million people worldwide [1] . Then came the second World War and the Great Depression. Today, we are facing yet another global crisis- the…
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Since the COVID-19 outbreak was declared a Pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, scientists, pharmaceutical companies, and drug developers around the world have been racing to find a treatment for the virus [1]. As confirmed cases continue to climb and the death toll increases, clinical trials for potential treatments have been…
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The novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is completely new to us. Three months ago, we knew essentially nothing about it. Now, with over half a million positive cases worldwide, we’ve been able to come to understand the nature of the virus better than before. Most people are aware that older people and those with pre-existing…
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Since the COVID-19 outbreak has people avoiding each other and maintaining social distances to stay safe, going to the salon or barbershop to get a haircut is out of the question. In many places around the world now, it’s a crime to step out of your home without the proper documentation (for your safety and…
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Every battle has front-liners who give the best, the hardest and risk their lives the most – true warriors who are fully aware of the dangers ahead, yet they walk in headfirst. All over the world, medical professionals are the unsung heroes in the battle against the recent coronavirus outbreak. In some countries such as…
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When I was a kid, we had a strict rule about kicking off our shoes when entering the house. Back then, I thought it was an annoying rule and have mostly not adhered to it as an adult. But following the recommendations of infectious disease specialists regarding COVID-19, the novel coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe,…
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The novel coronavirus has put a massive strain on the global healthcare system. Hospitals and healthcare facilities around the world are struggling to keep up with the influx of patients coming through their doors, and as the pandemic continues to escalate, hospitals are running low on crucial supplies. One of the most necessary items is…
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When the novel coronavirus pandemic reached the United States, panic ensued. Since the first cases were reported, citizens across the country, who are afraid for their health and safety, have attempted to take matters of protection into their own hands. This has led to people stockpiling items such as toilet paper, hand sanitizer, and cleaning…
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As COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, nears half a million infected globally, more and more people are seeking ways to prevent illness, from primary measures like social distancing to staying at home and adhering to shelter-in-place orders. According to one health official, an effective prevention method may be shining down on you…
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When a loved one passes away, having the chance to say one last goodbye, get one last look at them, or to give them one last kiss, is an important step in the grieving process. For many, having the opportunity to give a proper funeral and burial to honor the life of the person they…
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As coronavirus continues its march across the planet and infection rates shoot through the roof, hospitals around the world are finding it difficult to keep up with the demand for intensive care and medical equipment like respirators. Coronavirus targets the respiratory system and can lead to severe pneumonia. In worst-case scenarios, patients may need to…
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Everyday when we read the news, we seem to be getting more doom and gloom. The increasing number of cases of COVID19 popping up all across the country causing closures of schools, stores, and workplaces. Concerts, weddings, sports, and other major events are being cancelled or postponed dues to the terrifying speed in which this…
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If people ever needed frequent bursts of happiness, now is the time. Let’s spread cheer instead of fear. As of this month, dozens of nations around the world are progressively going into lockdown, setting social distancing protocols in place to protect their citizens from the recent coronavirus crisis. Since WHO declared the situation a global…
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Tara Langston was in Hillington Hospital in Uxbridge, UK, when she filmed her message. Her words are broken by coughs as she describes the medical equipment she’s attached to and the interventions she needed. “Anyone—” The 39-year-old began before a violent bout of coughs interrupted her. “—who’s thinking of taking any chances, just take a…
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COVID-19, the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe, is uniquely challenging because the virus is novel. A novel virus is simply a virus that has never been seen before. Because coronavirus is a such a virus, we were not prepared with a cure or vaccine. As a result, doctors and healthcare workers have only been able…
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When the story broke that COVID-19, or coronavirus, had reached the United States, one of the first items to be mass-purchased was hand sanitizer. Following that, people began hoarding the ingredients to make their own hand sanitizer, like aloe vera gel and isopropyl alcohol. Because of the panic buying and hoarding of these products, many…
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Since the first reported case in Wuhan, China, in late 2019, the novel coronavirus has spread across the world at an unprecedented rate. There have now been cases reported on every continent except Antarctica [1]. As the number of severe cases continues to rise, healthcare systems in countries all over the world are under massive…
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As the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the United States closes in on sixty thousand, and the death toll continues to rise, citizens across the country are becoming increasingly fearful for the health of themselves and their families. The panic that has ensued has resulted in the spread of misinformation, and…
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Around the world, countless researchers and doctors are scrambling to find an effective treatment to help those suffering from coronavirus recover quicker. Hospital intensive care units (ICU) are being pushed to the breaking point in many cities, and many health officials are desperate to help patients recover quickly from the worst symptoms of the virus….
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Since the coronavirus first began spreading in the Hubei province in China, health officials have been closely monitoring patient symptoms in order to better inform the public of what symptoms to look for in themselves and their loved ones. The virus is a respiratory illness, and the main symptoms reported by patients and clinicians appear…
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As the coronavirus crisis continues to brew around the world, there’s hope for the elderly as 103-year-old Zhang Guangfen from Wuhan, China, has been sent home after a six-day treatment at the hospital [1]. Guangfen was exposed to the virus in her home city of Wuhan, where the COVID-19 pandemic is said to have originated. As reported…
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While many of us have hunkered down in ours homes with stocks of soap, toilet paper (or lack thereof), canned foods, and news updates, other people aren’t able to hide from the coronavirus. They are on the frontlines of attack against this pandemic, and this puts them in great danger of contracting the illness themselves….
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The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the United States has increased exponentially over the last several weeks, resulting in the mandatory closure of all public spaces, restaurants, nightclubs, offices, schools and anywhere else where groups of people might gather. Health officials and governments have asked Americans to stay home and practice social distancing. For…
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For all the young people reading this article, I’d like to start with a question: where do you expect to be at the age of 51? That’s 20 years from now for me. 20 years from now, I personally hope to be happy, active, healthy and doing all of the things I enjoy now. But…
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COVID-19, caused by the novel coronavirus, has been sweeping across the globe at an unprecedented speed. As the number of confirmed cases continues to climb on a daily basis, more and more people are becoming concerned for their own safety and the safety of their families, and are asking the question: “what is my risk?”…
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The rules of the COVID-19 pandemic are clear: stay home and wash your hands. Restaurants, bars, theatres, gyms, offices, and schools have all been shut down to reduce the temptation for people to go out and be in crowds. Even after only a few days of social isolation is our new normal, many people are…
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Since the outbreak of COVID-19 reached American shores, U.S. citizens across the country have been hyper-vigilant of germs, meticulously cleaning every surface, doorknob, railing and handle in their homes. People in every small town and city have been rushing to their local stores to find cleaning products for their homes. Retailers everywhere have been struggling…
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One of the more sinister aspects of COVID-19, the coronavirus pandemic spreading to every corner of the globe, is the degree in which it can be spread by asymptomatic patients. Asymptomatic coronavirus patients do not show any symptoms of the virus. Common symptoms of coronavirus include fever, cough, and difficulty breathing, but coronavirus patients can…
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The pandemic rages on with about 350,000 confirmed cases and 15,000 deaths, as of March 23, according to Johns Hopkins University of Medicine. [1] While measures like enforced hygiene and isolation are in place, everyone wonders when the pandemic will end and when a cure will come about. According to recent news reports, a drug…
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Before the safety lockdown on Italy was declared nationwide, a man in Rome cracked up millions of people after he was seen wearing a giant, cardboard disc in public to keep people from coming too close and possibly transmitting the deadly coronavirus infection to him. Outside of China, Italy is the next country in line…
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Researchers in China, directed by Wang Xinghuan at the Zhongnan Hospital at Wuhan University, have claimed that patients with blood type A may be more susceptible to COVID-19, than other blood types. [1] To reach this conclusion, researchers examined the blood type groupings of over 2,000 individuals who tested positive for coronavirus. Based on their…
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The COVID-19 pandemic is unlike anything most North Americans have ever experienced. While other nations have dealt with war and violence rendering their streets unsafe, or past pandemics forcing them inside, most people in the United States and Canada have never before had their personal freedoms restricted in any measurable way. For this reason, when…
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Since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus in December 2019, scientists and medical researchers have been working to find a cure for the disease. While many attempts have fallen short, there may be renewed hope. A drug that was once developed to fight Ebola but was deemed ineffective is now getting a second chance at…
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On March 8th, Juliette Kayyem, a former Department of Homeland Security official and author of Security Mom, warned that the U.S. isn’t ready for the rapid spread of the COVID-19, or coronavirus, pandemic. “If the number of COVID-19 cases spikes quickly, hospitals could soon be deluged with patients seeking care,” she wrote in The Atlantic….
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The COVID-19, or coronavirus, pandemic has been significantly more deadly to older adults and people with underlying medical conditions than others. These people are generally considered to be “higher risk” compared to other groups. But now, another group of citizens is potentially vulnerable to the infection: people who smoke, vape, or experience issues with substance…
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As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread throughout the world, governments in Asia, Italy, and now North America are enacting increasingly strict laws preventing citizens from gathering in groups, and even leaving their homes. These almost draconian measures are being put in place to enforce social distancing in order to reduce the spread of disease….
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It appears that humans aren’t the only species feeling the economic impact of the COVID-19 global crisis. Animals are suffering too, and hunger has forced two of Thailand’s monkey kingdoms to viciously clash in the streets over food scarcity [1]. The coronavirus pandemic plaguing nearly every country in the world is not merely affecting public…
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COVID-19 has been officially declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. Those hoping this virus would go away as quickly as a bad internet trend will be disappointed. That doesn’t mean it’s time to buy a large freezer, build a shelter, and prepare for the apocalypse, although it would be prudent to take some…
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In what has been regarded as one of the most devastating pandemics in human history, about 50 to 100 million deaths were recorded between 1918 and 1919, when the airborne H1N1 “Spanish flu” broke out [1]. A third of the world’s population was infected in 18 months, and this flu defied all known treatments at…
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By now, everyone has heard of COVID-19, or more commonly known as the coronavirus. Flights are being canceled, along with schools, businesses, weddings, and even Broadway shows. [1] Some governments are encouraging their citizens to stay home whenever possible; others are enforcing mass quarantines. Face masks, hand sanitizer, and toilet paper (for some reason) are…
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