Coronavirus can be passed on during sex, a new study suggests. Researchers claim that men who had recovered from the infection still had COVID-19 in their semen, according to The Sun. Experts suggest men should consider abstaining from love making or use a condom to help halt the spread. Chinese scientists analysed the output of… Read More »
Up to 10 million key workers and their households can now book a coronavirus test online or through their employer. The move allows all essential workers in England to register for tests on the government’s website, if they or a family member have virus symptoms. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the expanded testing programme was… Read More »
ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – Coronavirus symptoms vary from person to person. Therefore, it may be hard to distinguish it from other illnesses. Allergy sufferers are often mistaken for COVID-19 carriers because of their coughing, sneezing and runny noses. “Normally while you would rely on some specific symptom, [COVID-19] can actually present in a lot of… Read More »
Up to 1.6 million people in NSW could be hit by the first wave of a statewide coronavirus outbreak, health authorities warn, with up to 80,000 people likely to require intensive care simultaneously. Chief health officer Dr Kerry Chant says preparations are underway for 20 per cent of the state’s eight million residents to catch… Read More »
Media playback is unsupported on your device UK health officials are moving towards the second phase of their response to the coronavirus outbreak. In the “delay” phase measures will be ramped up to slow the spread of the virus, the country’s chief medical adviser Prof Chris Whitty said. He told MPs it was “highly likely”… Read More »
A German minister refused to shake Chancellor Angela Merkel’s hand on Monday, as panic set in over Europe’s expanding coronavirus outbreak. Europeans have been warned to avoid kissing and touching hands, with more than 2,000 cases of the contagious COVID-19 virus now confirmed across the continent. But Ms Merkel seemed to forget the advice as… Read More »
This is a live blog. Please check back for updates. All times below are in Eastern time. Total confirmed cases: More than 75,200 Total deaths: At least 2,000 9:15 am: Plugable Technologies warns the worst of its supply disruption won’t hit for months Bernie Thompson, CEO and founder of Plugable Technologies, which sells USB, Bluetooth… Read More »