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Coronavirus pandemic is one big wave, not seasonal: WHO
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The World Health Organization (WHO) today said that coronavirus pandemic did not behave like influenza that tended to follow seasonal trends. " Season does not seem to be affecting the transmission of this virus, " WHO spokeswoman Margaret Harris said. She added, " It's going to be one big wave. It's going to go up and down a bit. " ...more
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No, the Coronavirus Hasn't Killed 10,000 People
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At least, not that we can confirm. A new story is spreading on social media, claiming that 10,000 have already been killed in Wuhan, China alone. However, this story, made popular by the Geller Report, is based in rumor. Yet, the site claims that non-state sources are better than government and health organizations: "Bill Holter of JSMineset is reporting a friend of his states a Chinese friend ... ...more
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Staying Safe in the Coronavirus Outbreak
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With China ordering the largest quarantine in modern history, it's tempting to think of the recent coronavirus cases as a terrifying threat. While there's still a lot of work to be done to contain and treat the virus, there are ways that you can stay safe. First, understand that a coronavirus is just a blanket term for a family of similar viruses, not a particular disease. Even viruses like ... ...more
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Coronavirus Confirmed to Spread Through Human Contact
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Officials in Wuhan have today confirmed 291 cases of a dangerous new coronavirus, with 270 originating in the province of Hubei, and the remaining spread across Thailand, South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan. This is a large leap from Sunday's official count of 62. It's possible that the total may be as high as 304, but some cases are still being investigated. Now, officials have announced that the ... ...more