Worldwide, there are now at least 4,292,139 cases of coronavirus, and 293,241 deaths. The vast majority of cases and deaths had been confined to mainland China until the last three weeks, when major outbreaks occurred in South Korea, Italy and…
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See the Spread of Coronavirus and Latest Cases State-by-State with This Interactive Map
(Ad blockers may need to be disabled to view the above graphic) When the first U.S. case of the new coronavirus, COVID-19, was confirmed on Jan. 21, it appeared to be contained — the patient was a man living near…
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Celebrities Who Have Tested Positive for Coronavirus
Lesley Stahl The coach of Arsenal Football Club — one of the most popular soccer teams in the English Premier League — tested positive for coronavirus this week. Coach Arteta was diagnosed with COVID-19 late Thursday night, prompting Arsenal’s full…
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Most COVID-19 Patients Placed on Ventilators Eventually Died, According to a New Study
Many of those with the illness had underlying conditions — 57 percent had high blood pressure, 41 percent were obese and 34 percent had diabetes. "Of the patients who died, those with diabetes were more likely to have received invasive…
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Smoking or Vaping — Cigarettes or Marijuana — May Make Coronavirus Worse, Doctors Say
While there are still many unanswered questions about the new coronavirus, COVID-19, what is clear is that the symptoms put a serious strain on patients’ lungs. People with mild to severe cases of the virus experience shortness of breath and…
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