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Senior citizens are among the most vulnerable groups to coronavirus. Mabie Skilled Nursing Facility in Hollister is doing its part to make sure patients are protected. "The seniors are our most vulnerable population," said Frankie Gallagher, Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital. "We want to make sure that we keep them as healthy as we possibly can." Sign up for our Newsletters That means doing what they... read more...
Global health experts say the scope of South Korea’s coronavirus diagnostic capability exhibit impressive lab capabilities that no other country can match at the moment.
Liberals are more afraid of blame being cast than millions dying from a disease. That's the attitude that has left us vulnerable to coronavirus.
A new confirmed case of the coronavirus was reported Friday in Santa Clara County, California, bringing the total number of cases in the United States to 63. Many health practices and professionals are starting to practice trial diagnosis runs. At American Family Care in Marietta, Auriell Thomas acted as a test patient. Normally, she’s one of the clinic's medical assistants, but for the drill, she’s someone showing possible symptoms of...
The coronavirus has already affected the stock market, travel and access to antibiotics. Now, the American hair care industry said it is feeling the effects of the disease’s global spread. Shannel Wallace runs District Cheveux, a hair care business in Bowie, Maryland. As a stylist, Wallace said she often uses wigs and weaves to fulfill her customers’ needs. RELATED: Why you shouldn't immediately go to the ER when sick if coronavirus pandemic...
Medical professionals on the frontline of the coronavirus are concerned about their own health.
About 124 health care workers -- including at least 36 nurses -- are under self-quarantine after possible exposure to the coronavirus patient admitted to UC Davis Medical Center last week, a nurse union said.
Aside from health-care firms, a handful of other companies in sectors ranging from dairy to videoconferencing to online gaming could benefit from the epidemic.
Andrew Cuomo revealed Monday that the first person to test positive for coronavirus in New York city was a health worker who had traveled to Iran.
New York’s first patient infected with coronavirus is a health-care worker who showed symptoms of disease only after returning from Iran, officials said.
Gov. Cuomo said the woman is quarantined inside her Manhattan home and there’s no reason for the public to panic.
The resident is a healthcare worker who had close contact with a case in Solano County.
Senior citizens are among the most vulnerable groups to coronavirus. Mabie Skilled Nursing Facility in Hollister is doing its part to make sure patients are protected. "The seniors are our most vulnerable population," said Frankie Gallagher, Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital. "We want to make sure that we keep them as healthy as we possibly can." Sign up for our Newsletters That means doing what they...
SPRINGFIELD -- City officials are encouraging senior citizens to attend informational meetings starting next week regarding the new coronavirus. There will be four opportunities for Springfield seniors to register for and attend the community outreach initiatives. The sessions will provide information regarding the status of the virus and updates that are specific to Massachusetts, city ...
Non-urgent services may have to be stood down during a peak of infection which could last months, chief medical officer Michael McBride said.
"the risk to healthcare workers around the world is real"
With more cases of the Coronavirus reported in the U.S., some might wonder, if you get sick, do you go to the emergency room or to urgent care? First, a quick reminder of the Coronavirus symptoms: fever and cough, together with shortness of breath. The symptoms can show up anywhere from 2 days up to 14 days after exposure. It’s most dangerous in people over 65, or someone who has a chronic illness or a weak immune system. 80 percent of patients...
An investigation is underway into whether the 95-year-old nursing home resident in Sydney died from coronavirus.
An investigation is underway into whether a 95-year-old nursing home resident in Sydney died from coronavirus.
A standard surgical mask is effective at resisting large airborne droplets or other fluids, but is not designed to filter viruses.
The South Korean government is offering ‘emergency child care’ to parents dealing with double challenges of school closures and work-at-home policies.