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COVID-19 is not seasonal, still in first wave
The researchers said this suggests that aerosol transmission is very likely, as if COVID-19 transmission was exclusively due to droplets, which are bigger than aerosols and are thought to travel relatively short distances and drop quickly from the air, taller individuals would not be at higher risk. [Full Article...]
New study claims kids can spread Covid-19 as much adults
According to research from McMaster University, children are not a major source of transmission of COVID-19. Between March 23 and April 27, 2020, a research team from Ann & Robert H. The study was published in JAMA Pediatrics and reported on by the New York Times . The review found among children who were infected, the transmission was traced back to the community and home settings or adu... [Full Article...]
Australia reports record daily virus cases, 13 deaths
Hong Kong, which was also initially lauded for its coronavirus response, is struggling to balance fears of a third wave among its 7.5 million residents, which authorities fear could cripple the healthcare system, against anger at new restrictions. [Full Article...]
Washington County COVID-19 cases now at 95
Queensland records new coronavirus cases linked to Sydney restaurant cluster
Both were in self-imposed quarantine since their return from NSW and now remain in isolation. The case sparked a 300 per cent spike in testing in Queensland with long queues pictured as anxious residents rushed to get themselves checked. It is believed the couple are related to one of three women who contracted coronavirus after travelling to Melbourne and Sydney. "You need to think about this... [Full Article...]
Covid-19 May Affect The Heart
The most common heart-related abnormality in Covid-19 patients was inflammation of the myocardium or abnormal inflammation of the heart muscle, which can weaken it. John Swartzberg , an infectious disease expert from UC Berkeley, says it is becoming increasingly clear COVID-19 is more than just a respiratory disease, and its long-term complications are yet to be seen. [Full Article...]
Third woman linked to 'criminal' trip at centre of Qld COVID scare
In the City of Logan, south of Brisbane, anxiety is rising after two COVID-19 cases were detected in the area. Ms Palaszczuk said Queensland residents returning to the state would need to enter hotel quarantine at their own expense. Queensland Chief Health Officer Jeanette Young labelled the women's actions reckless and said she was "very, very disappointed". "That's what they did and now we h... [Full Article...]
Fauci Warns 4 States Whose COVID-19 Rates Risk Spiraling Out Control
In an interview livestreamed on ABC News' Instagram on Wednesday, Fauci, Director of the US National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said that on a conference call with governors a day earlier, he delivered the warning to the states' governors in a private phone call on Tuesday, reports Xinhua news agency. [Full Article...]