A German shepherd in New York has officially become the country’s first dog to test positive for the novel coronavirus, a federal agency said this week.
Health officials in one Texas city are concerned about a surge in newly confirmed coronavirus cases since beginning to reopen additional businesses there.
The best way to prevent a COVID-19 infection? Wear a face mask and keep your distancing from others. It may sound redundant, considering that’s what health officials have urged the public to do for weeks now. But according to the largest review of studies to date on coronavirus transmission, these precautionary measures — including frequent hand washing — are the best ways to reduce risk.
Health experts in Canada warn that coronavirus-related shutdowns may have resulted in a lack of contraceptives due to condom hoarding, contributing to a potential rise in sexually transmitted diseases, according to a report last Tuesday.
At least seven children in Wisconsin have been affected by a rare but serious inflammatory condition that experts think is likely linked to the novel coronavirus.
As thousands around the country took to the streets over the weekend to protest the death of George Floyd, medical experts worry that these large gatherings could hinder progress made to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.