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In March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a pandemic outbreak of COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2).
On October 22, 2020, the FDA approved its first COVID-19 treatment, the medication remdesivir (Veklury). It’s available by prescription to treat COVID-19 in people ages 12 years and older who ...
3. Keep windows open. To improve ventilation in your living quarters, keep the windows open as much as tolerable, even it means turning up the heat. “This is especially important when ...
Droplets or aerosols. This is the most common transmission. When an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks, droplets or tiny particles called aerosols carry the virus into the air from their ...
It was Oct. 26, 2020. "Susan, I need you to come in here," said 44-year-old Rogelio Lechuga, who was isolating with COVID-19 in the rear bedroom of the house he rented with his wife and three ...
Loss of smell or taste. Nausea. Diarrhea. The virus can lead to pneumonia, respiratory failure, heart problems, liver problems, septic shock, and death. Many COVID-19 complications may be caused ...
Experts say people who test positive for COVID-19 and are eligible for Paxlovid should ask their doctor to prescribe it. Paxlovid is a potent antiviral drug that is nearly 90 percent effective at ...
Wear a Mask and Keep Your Distance. Any family member who isn’t fully vaccinated for any reason should continue to take steps to protect themselves and others. That means wear a well-fitting ...