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Coronavirus: The Latest Disease To Fuel Mistrust, Fear And Racism

February 13, 2020

With the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Wuhan, China, stories of courage and strength have captured our collective attention as the disease spreads. We have also seen large-scale…

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We’re In Danger Of Drowning In A Coronavirus ‘Infodemic’. Here’s How We Can Cut Through The Noise

February 13, 2020

The novel coronavirus that has so far killed more than 1,100 people now has a name – COVID-19. The World Health Organisation (WHO) didn’t want the name to refer to…

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7 Dangerous Myths About Coronavirus Busted By The World Health Organization

February 11, 2020

The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV / COVID-19) is definitely a valid source of concern. However, there are a lot of false truths that are going around that should not be…

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As China Suffers From Coronavirus, Some Wonder: Is It Really That Serious?

February 10, 2020

The coronavirus outbreak continues to worsen in China. The Chinese government has announced even stricter measures to stop the spread of the disease, including the rounding up of people in…

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Will Thirst For Innovation Drive Humankind To Extinction?

February 8, 2020

Humans are constantly innovating. So far, most of these creations have positively impacted society. Has it ever crossed your mind that at some point in the future, humans might end…

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Coronavirus Fears: Should We Take A Deep Breath?

February 7, 2020

With a new infectious disease outbreak on our doorstep, we might ask ourselves: are we reacting to the coronavirus in a way that is proportional to the threat? The problem…

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A Plasma Reactor Zaps Airborne Viruses – And Could Help Slow The Spread Of Infectious Diseases

February 7, 2020

The big idea: It’s the enduring media image of infectious disease outbreaks, including the current coronavirus outbreak from Wuhan, China: people in public spaces with faces half-hidden by surgical masks.…

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A Clue To Stopping Coronavirus: Knowing How Viruses Adapt From Animals To Humans

February 5, 2020

As the novel coronavirus death toll mounts, it is natural to worry. How far will this virus travel through humanity, and could another such virus arise seemingly from nowhere? As…

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The Countries Best And Worst Prepared For A Pandemic

February 4, 2020

Pandemics are the largest killers of humankind throughout history. Right now, we are facing the HIV/AIDS pandemic which elevated to such a status back in 2006. Apart from this, the…

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