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Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Ernesto Santa Ana loads a sample for complex surveillance testing of COVID-19 in a mobile laboratory aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)

FDA Approves First Serological Test For COVID-19; Test Not A Diagnostic Tool

The FDA approved the first serological testing for the coronavirus. However, the agency emphasized that this test is not a definitive diagnostic test for COVID-19 and is more effective in detecting past infections. Even so, it could aid officials to grasp the prevalence of the disease and in the identification of asymptomatic patients.
Buddhist monks wear face shields as they collect alms in Bangkok, Thailand

Thailand Man Positive For COVID-19, Spits On Passenger, Drops Dead

A man in Thailand who was posthumously confirmed positive for COVID-19 was seen on a surveillance footage spitting on an unidentified train passenger. He was then seen vomiting and coughing before he dropped dead in front of a toilet. Authorities are looking for the unidentified passenger who was exposed to the patient.
Fauci debunks research on 27 feet distance covered by coronavirus droplets

Dr. Fauci Debunks Claims Saying Coronavirus Can Travel 27 Feet In Air

America’s top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, debunked a recently published study saying the coronavirus can travel up to 27 feet in the air. The research also claimed that it can linger airborne for several hours, which Dr. Fauci called “terribly misleading.”
watch out for triclosan and tricloban in handwashes

COVID-19 Warning: Some Handwash Brands May Weaken Your Immune System, Report Says

The rapid spread of coronavirus has caused health experts and government officials to call on the public to observe good hygiene practices. The measure hiked the popularity of the hand wash, making it one of the most saleable products in the market. A doctor, however, is asking people to be cautious when choosing what hand washes to buy because there are some with ingredients known to weaken your body's natural defenses.

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