Misinformation about the new coronavirus is spreading rapidly across social media platforms, despite actions by companies to combat it, according to The New York Times.
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Old age, signs of sepsis and blood clotting issues may put hospitalized COVID-19 patients at greater risk of death, according to a study published in The Lancet.
The CDC updated its guidance for healthcare workers on the front lines of the new coronavirus outbreak and is recommending that those who have been exposed to the virus but are not showing symptoms continue to work in some circumstances.
Nationally, 607 COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the U.S., with 22 related deaths as of 2:30 p.m., March 9. Worldwide, 113,579 cases have been reported.
House Rep. Abby Finkenauer, D-Iowa, is forming the first congressional endometriosis caucus.
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New York City-based NYU Langone Health is partnering with radio provider SiriusXM to launch a 24/7 channel offering the latest information on the novel coronavirus outbreak.
High-dose influenza vaccines, those with higher antigen content compared to standard-dose flu vaccines, is more effective at preventing illness among people older than 65 years, according to a study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases.
Amazon is working to develop a vaccine for the common cold through a secret project called "Project Gesundheit," sources told CNBC.
The CDC estimates flu has caused 34 million illnesses, 350,000 hospitalizations and 20,000 deaths this season, according to the agency's most recent FluView report.
As of 10:30 a.m., March 6, COVID-19 has sickened 100,674 people worldwide, with 3,411 related deaths reported. In total, 55,753 people have recovered from the illness.