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Japanese supercomputer says cloth masks can block some virus droplets

Modeling by a Japanese supercomputer has shown that masks made of non-woven fabric work best in blocking virus-carrying respiratory droplets, while other types of masks are also effective, accordi

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Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients 'carry same amount of virus'

A South Korean study has suggested that asymptomatic COVID-19 patients can carry the same amount of virus as those with symptoms.The study publishedin the JAMA Internal Medicine journal adopted a

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Coronavirus antibodies may last only 2-3 months after infection: study

A new study published Thursday in Nature Medicine suggests that coronavirus antibodies may last only two to three months, especially in people who never show clinical symptoms while they get infec

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China needs to prevent local transmission from imported cases: Lancet

At present, China's strategies for the prevention and control of COVID-19 have achieved great success, basically interrupting virus transmission in local communities. But a strong suppression effo

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Overuse of antibiotics for COVID-19 pandemic will cause more deaths

Increased antibiotic use in combating the COVID-19 pandemic would lead to higher bacterial resistance rates, ultimately impacting the burden of disease and causing more deaths during the pandemic

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Expert: Lianhua Qingwen capsule proven effective for COVID-19

Chinese medicine, Lianhua Qingwen capsule has been proven effective for the treatment of COVID-19, stated China's top respiratory expert Zhong Nanshan in a webinar with overseas Chinese students o

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Answer Bank: Can the COVID-19 virus spread through swimming pools?

In the southern U.S. state of Florida., the weather is already warm enough for swimming pool activities. With the governor's green light, north Florida beaches were among the first in the U.S. to

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Answer Bank: Can COVID-19 spread through sewage?

To the best of current scientific knowledge, the virus that causes COVID-19 can survive in sewage for weeks. This has raised questions over the possibility of the virus contaminating rivers, and t

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Science: Cynomolgus macaques could be an effective animal model

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to sweep across the globe, all eyes have turned to the prospect of an effective vaccine. A recent study published in Science magazine showed that cynomolgus maca

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Dr. Fauci rejects conspiracy theory about the coronavirus origin

There are many conspiracy theories swirling around the COVID-19 crisis, but Dr. Anthony Fauci rejected a conspiracy theory that the novel coronavirus was created in a Chinese lab.Fauci, the leadin

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Answer Bank: Should I make my own hand sanitizer?

As the coronavirus continues to spread globally, panic buying over COVID-19 pandemic has led to a variety of household products flying off the shelves at your local stores, including hand sanitize

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Answer Bank: Guidance for higher education institutes during pandemic

Institutions of higher education (IHE) that are working together with local health departments amid the COVID-19 pandemic have a significant role in slowing the spread of the coronavirus, and prot

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Answer Bank: Tips for COVID-19 protection during flights

The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has changed air travel completely. A number of airlines are stepping up precautionary measures in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak that continues to

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U.S. federal government missed opportunity to fight COVID-19: NEJM

The response to the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed major weaknesses in the federalist system of public health governance, which divides powers among the federal, state and local governments, accord

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Answer Bank: What to do if there is an outbreak in your community

Public concern has arisen over COVID-19 patients in their communities due to people around the world being asked to stay indoors, practice social distancing and avoid crowds amid the novel coronav

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Answer Bank: What to do if someone in your home is sick

As the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation continues to evolve, people around the world are being asked to stay indoors, practice social distancing and avoid crowds. During home isolati

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How close are we to find specific drugs for COVID-19?

Since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) started, the global scientific community has been searching for effective clinical drugs. How close are we to find a drug for COVID-19? At pr