The experts at UCLA Health answer your most basic and urgent queries about the virus that’s been making daily headlines. What is monkeypox? Monkeypox is a zoonotic disease originally transmitted from animals to humans. The virus is endemic in West and Central African countries and cases are often found near tropical rainforests where animals may… Continue reading What You Need to Know about Monkeypox
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COVID-19 and Animals
Coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 in people, is a large family of viruses. Some coronaviruses cause cold-like illnesses in people, while others cause illness in certain types of animals, such as cattle, camels, and bats. Some coronaviruses, such as canine and feline coronaviruses, infect only animals and do not infect humans. According… Continue reading COVID-19 and Animals
Coronavirus: Is Handwashing Drying Your Skin?
Washing your hands is critical to slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). However, frequent handwashing can cause dry skin that can flake, itch, crack, and even bleed without proper precautions. And according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), this can cause open wounds in your skin that can allow in bacteria and other… Continue reading Coronavirus: Is Handwashing Drying Your Skin?
A 5-Step Coronavirus Survival Plan for Seniors
As the coronavirus continues to spread across the globe, and now is becoming more widespread by the day in the United States, it is critical that the most vulnerable population being impacted understands how to be better prepared. Seniors have been the hardest hit by the coronavirus with the tragic death of eight residents in… Continue reading A 5-Step Coronavirus Survival Plan for Seniors
The Coronavirus Pandemic: An Update
Officials of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say that spread of the novel (new) coronavirus 19 could have a “significant effect” on “daily life” in the United States. The virus, also known as COV-19, originated in Wuhan, China and has since spread to 37 international locations, the CDC said on its website.… Continue reading The Coronavirus Pandemic: An Update