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Your phone might be a powerful tool to help stop the coronavirus

As we head into the winter holiday season, health experts are concerned we could see a rise in COVID-19 cases as people travel and spend time with groups of loved ones indoors. Thanks to digital contract tracing, your phone might be able to help limit the spread of the virus.

November 6, 2020

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Your favorite apps feature new COVID-19 tools

Now that the coronavirus is a major part of our everyday lives, popular apps have tailored their information to help you navigate these uncertain times. Whether that's a mapping tool that shows you virus hotspots or a shopping app that gives you tips for staying at home, here are some useful ones.

October 9, 2020

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Use UVC ultraviolet light to kill viruses

A clinical technology is coming closer to home use.

By July 3, 2020

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Coronavirus drug shows 'clear-cut' evidence of faster recovery, Dr. Fauci says

Trials of remdesivir have shown quicker recovery times for COVID-19 patients, proving that "a drug can block this virus," says Dr. Anthony Fauci, a lead member of the White House coronavirus task force.

April 29, 2020

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High-tech tools to detect coronavirus

As the coronavirus continues to ravage cities across the country, there's still a shortage of tests to confirm cases. That's why several medical groups and tech entrepreneurs are designing high-tech tools to potentially detect the virus in its earliest stages.

April 17, 2020

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What you need to know about cleaning and reusing a virus mask

If you're trying to disinfect your N95 mask, you're probably barking up the wrong tree.

By April 10, 2020

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National medical stockpile not meeting challenge from Coronavirus

The pandemic's scale is unprecedented, but the United States is not fully using systems that should have been in place.

By April 9, 2020

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Nurses: We need more protective equipment

Registered nurse Deborah Burger describes why medical workers have a shortage of masks and how that puts public health at risk.

By April 9, 2020

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What happened to Amazon?

"One-day" shipping became "someday" shipping when the virus hit.

By April 8, 2020

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Let's talk about why 'Chinese virus' is such a harmful label

Words hold a lot of power, and we need to be mindful of how they're used at a time when we should come together.

By March 23, 2020