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Coronavirus

On Apr 6, 2020
@CDCObesity shared
RT @CDCgov: Take action to slow the spread of #COVID19 by wearing a cloth face covering in public spaces, keeping at least 6 feet of physical distance, & frequently washing your hands. Make a cloth face covering from a t-shirt, scarf or cloth napkin. Learn more at https://t.co/bihJ3xEM15. https://t.co/IVZklVYUtS
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a virus (more specifically, a coronavirus) identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China.

On Apr 3, 2020
@guardian shared
Revealed: online trade in coronavirus 'cure', test kits and ventilators https://t.co/PaYCbpxgeA
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Revealed: online trade in coronavirus 'cure', test kits and ventilators

Revealed: online trade in coronavirus 'cure', test kits and ventilators

Investigation finds GP selling antibody tests to public, in apparent breach of UK law

On Apr 1, 2020
@guardian shared
Coronavirus latest: at a glance https://t.co/DBTZxVjFva
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Coronavirus latest: at a glance

Coronavirus latest: at a glance

A summary of the biggest developments in the global coronavirus outbreak

On Apr 6, 2020
@guardian shared
Europe's coronavirus numbers offer hope as US enters 'peak of terrible pandemic' https://t.co/kmrFRO6vCR
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Europe's coronavirus numbers offer hope as US enters 'peak of terrible pandemic'

Europe's coronavirus numbers offer hope as US enters 'peak of terrible pandemic'

Italy, Spain and France report falling numbers as Americans see death toll approach 10,000

On Mar 31, 2020
@guardian shared
New US measures threaten civil rights amid coronavirus pandemic https://t.co/9iBSYxgeoU
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New US measures threaten civil rights amid coronavirus pandemic

New US measures threaten civil rights amid coronavirus pandemic

Government policies, including detaining citizens, deporting immigrants and banning abortions, could have a permanent impact on society

On Apr 1, 2020
@PublicHealth shared
RT @CDCMMWR: While infection from #COVID19 is a concern for everyone, older adults and people with other health conditions are at a greater risk. Learn about who is more at risk and how to protect yourself and your family in @CDCMMWR https://t.co/z2ECe73P1a https://t.co/jfOZdCaNPV
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Preliminary Estimates of the Prevalence of Selected Underlying Health Conditions Among Patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 — United States, February 12–March 28, 2020

Preliminary Estimates of the Prevalence of Selected Underlying Health Conditions Among Patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 — United States, February 12–March 28, 2020

Based on preliminary U.S. data, people with select underlying health conditions (e.g. diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and chronic lung disease) and known risk factors for respiratory ...

On Apr 2, 2020
@guardianworld shared
Coronavirus US live: Biden doubts Democratic convention can happen in July https://t.co/uDMpphyZZI
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Coronavirus US live: Trump blames states for lack of supplies – as it happened

Coronavirus US live: Trump blames states for lack of supplies – as it happened

‘Those states should have had the equipment’, the president said

On Apr 1, 2020
@guardian shared
US steps up efforts to combat coronavirus as country's death toll passes 4,000 – in pictures https://t.co/8JbsOpp2hD
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US steps up efforts to combat coronavirus as country's death toll passes 4,000 – in pictures

US steps up efforts to combat coronavirus as country's death toll passes 4,000 – in pictures

Cases of Covid-19 in the US now account for roughly 20% of cases worldwide, with warnings that deaths could reach 240,000