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Nursing Homes: A COVID-19 Tragedy

It is believed that lapses in medical care, supply chain shortages, a lack of transparency, and ever-changing information have fueled the spread of COVID-19 in our nursing homes. Hospitals and nursing homes were struggling immensely in the beginning stages of the spread in the U.S. Some nurses were buying and bringing their own medical supplies to work because of the initial nation-wide shortages.

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The Future of Schools

As of May 2020, about 46 states have ordered school closures for the rest of the academic year. This rapid change from in-person learning to online learning has overwhelmed many teachers, parents, and children around the nation. While online schooling has been increasing in popularity in recent years, a seemingly overnight transition has left many parents confused and school boards unsure of the future. 

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The Real Cost of the Virus

As we near June, the number of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. is gradually increasing. Thousands of lives lost and expected economic hardship leaves many of us scrambling for some sense of normalcy. We all know someone who has the coronavirus or knows someone who has passed from it. While this is tragic, it forms a bond between us, as a nation. 

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How The Coronavirus Affects Mental Health

As strict measures are being enforced to contain the spread of the coronavirus, mental health professionals expect that losing everyday social interactions comes with psychological costs. The longer social distancing continues, the more long-term effects there will be on people’s mental health and behaviors. How will people interact with one another after months of separation?

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Potential Treatments For COVID-19

Even though life seems to be on pause right now due to social distancing, we are slowly flattening the curve. Our attempt to control this pandemic is working. The number of cases is going down and treatments are being studied every day across the country. In an effort to cure sick patients and prevent the virus from coming back, many clinical trials and treatments for COVID-19 are being conducted in medical clinics and hospitals. 

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How To Manage COVID-19 Symptoms At Home

There are estimated to be several strains of the virus, this is due to the fact that the virus seems to affect everyone differently. Some patients report having a fever as there main symptoms, while others say difficulty breathing and walking upstairs was their main concern, This means there are different ways to treat a COVID-19 patient.

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When You Test Positive For COVID-19

With the alarming rise of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the United States, it is not impossible that you can also contract the virus. As per the CDC guidelines, we were told to monitor signs and symptoms such as colds, runny nose, dry cough, difficulty breathing, body weakness, fever, and headaches. The chances of catching the virus increase if you have a history of traveling to countries that have high amounts of COVID-19 cases.

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Should you be tested for COVID-19?

COVID-19 has caused anxiety and confusion to most, if not all of us, especially to those in the medical community. We have all been aware of the statistics: how fast the number of positive cases is growing, the number of mortality, and even the number of recovered patients. The public is also being informed about the signs and symptoms of the virus.

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Children

People of all ages are affected by the coronavirus, from children telelearning to seniors being moved out of nursing homes to prevent the spread. Even though children seem to be less likely to contract the virus, they are still experiencing emotional trauma from the isolation associated with state lockdowns. The coronavirus has caused enormous disruption to children’s lives.

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The Structure of COVID-19

The invisible enemy, also known as COVID-19, is being studied by scientists and medical experts to discover why it is much more contagious than the seasonal flu. The novel virus is now responsible for over 1 million infections and 90,000 deaths. It has caused a global pandemic leading scientists to analyze the shape and features of it. 

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