Coronavirus update: Government’s guidance advises people take vitamin D to fight symptoms

Coronavirus can be fatal if caught by the most vulnerable of society. This is why shielding measures have been implemented. Now government guidelines include taking a vitamin D supplement. People most vulnerable to serious side effects of the virus are facing three months staying at home. The vulnerable groups are strongly advised to avoid any face-to-face contact, or leaving their […]

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UN chief warns of risk of pandemics by terrorists

The Coronavirus from spreading further: In Germany, 2292 people are already as a result of Covid-19 died, 112.348 are currently infected with the Virus. Worldwide already more than a Million Corona cases were registered. Meanwhile, the United States recorded the most cases in the world. All the information about the Corona-crisis you will find in the News Ticker of FOCUS […]

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US cautiously optimistic as coronavirus curve appears to flatten

US health officials made cautiously optimistic noises about coronavirus despite a jump in deaths Thursday, suggesting Americans might be able to take summer holidays, as falling hospitalization rates hint at a turning point in the battle against COVID-19. With unemployment skyrocketing and the economy tanking, President Donald Trump is keen to lift social confinement measures and get the United States […]

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Global coronavirus death toll passes 90,000

Credit: CC0 Public Domain The worldwide death toll from the novel coronavirus passed 90,000 on Thursday, according to a tally compiled by AFP at 1630 GMT from official sources. More than half of the 90,938 deaths were recorded in hard-hit Italy, Spain and the United States. Italy has recorded the most deaths with 18,279, followed by Spain with 15,238, the […]

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Hungary ‘indefinitely’ extends lockdown measures

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced Thursday an indefinite extension of lockdown measures announced last month to stem the spread of COVID-19. Nationwide restrictions on movement allowing only travel to work, trips to shops and pharmacies for necessities, or exercise outings were to expire on April 11. “We are extending the duration of movement restrictions. We are extending them indefinitely,” […]

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The reason you should never mix these cleaning products

Baking soda. Bleach. Ammonia. Alcohol. Drain cleaner. Hydrogen peroxide. These products are our best defense against germs, smells, and grime — and when your house feels particularly gross to you, it wouldn’t surprise us if you are tempted to ramp up the cleaning ante by creating an extra-strength formulation. But experts say it isn’t always a good idea to put […]

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Helping people manage breathlessness at home during COVID-19

Researchers in the Cicely Saunders Institute at King’s College London have produced a simple guide to manage breathlessness at home during the COVID-19 outbreak. The guide offers simple tips known to ease breathlessness for people affected by breathlessness, their families, and those providing their care. It is especially helpful for people with underlying health conditions whose clinical teams are being […]

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Coronavirus mental health: How to relieve anxiety during the coronavirus pandemic

Coronavirus lockdown measures may harm people’s mental and physical health, with most allowed out only in select circumstances. Anxiety sufferers may be amongst the worst affected, with government and global health advice fixed on hand washing routines, a common symptom of OCD. Anxiety and OCD sufferers entered the coronavirus pandemic with a growing list of worries. Lockdown measures will have […]

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