If you’ve marched in any recent protests, you may want to consider getting tested for the coronavirus. That’s the recommendation of the director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, who said during a House Appropriations hearing on Thursday that anyone who participated should “highly consider” getting tested. “I do think there is…… More
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Social Distancing in Summer: Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s coronavirus podcast for June 4
As the weather heats up, many of us are contemplating how to safely go out into the world and enjoy the summer. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to CNN contributor and immunologist Erin Bromage about what to consider before doing anything including hosting a backyard party, going for a hike and taking…… More
George Floyd tested positive for coronavirus, but it had nothing to do with his death, autopsy shows
In a week when the attention of Americans abruptly shifted from a paralyzing coronavirus pandemic to outrage over the deaths of black people in police custody, they learned that while George Floyd survived one threat, he was unable live through the other. Floyd tested positive for coronavirus in April, and again following his death last…… More
Coronavirus may not be mutating, but experts say there is still potential for danger
Covid-19 is not mutating, health experts say, but that doesn’t mean it’s not dangerous. So far, evidence does not show that the coronavirus is changing to become more severe or more transmittable, but complacency by people and local governments could increase its spread, World Health Organization infectious disease epidemiologist Maria Van Kerkhove said Wednesday at…… More
