Most people have concerns about staying healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those with a chronic condition such as high blood pressure — a reading above 130/80 — may face an increased risk for severe complications if they get the virus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). With nearly half of Americans… Continue reading COVID-19: What People with High Blood Pressure Need to Know
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Coping with Stress during COVID-19
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The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has prompted widespread fear and anxiety. Emotions like these can be overwhelming. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger. Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations. How you respond to the outbreak can depend on your background, the things that make… Continue reading Coping with Stress during COVID-19
Federal Agencies Warn of Scam COVID-19 “Treatments”
In February 2020, the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cautioned consumers to be on the lookout for scammers taking advantage of fears surrounding COVID-19. Now, in March, the FDA and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and FDA have jointly issued warning letters to seven sellers of unapproved and misbranded products, claiming they can treat… Continue reading Federal Agencies Warn of Scam COVID-19 “Treatments”
New Coronavirus Stays for Hours on Surfaces
The virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is stable for several hours to days in aerosols and on surfaces, according to a new study from National Institutes of Health, CDC, UCLA and Princeton University scientists in The New England Journal of Medicine. The scientists found that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was… Continue reading New Coronavirus Stays for Hours on Surfaces