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The 5 things you should know this March 5: The myths of the coronavirus that you should not believe, why women feel pressured to shave and more

2020-03-05T11:10:15.831Z


The historic and incredible political return of Biden. 'Comeplastic' caterpillars against pollution. Do not create or share the following myths about the coronavirus.


The historic and incredible political return of Biden. 'Comeplastic' caterpillars against pollution. Do not create or share the following myths about the coronavirus. This is what you should know to start the day. First the truth.

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Coronavirus cases increase in Latin America

There are new cases of coronaviruses in Ecuador, Chile and Brazil. In the United States there are already 10 deaths, while around the world there are more than 3,200 deaths and more than 92,000 cases. Find out about sporting events affected by the outbreak.

Further:

  • You might have to work from home because of the coronavirus. Here are some tips to keep you productive
  • This is how countries respond to the coronavirus outbreak
  • James Bond movie premiere 'No Time To Die' postponed over concerns about coronavirus

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The myths of the coronavirus

No, the new coronavirus was not made in a laboratory and eating garlic will not prevent you from becoming infected. There is so much inaccurate information hanging around, that the World Health Organization (WHO) has spoken of an "infodemic." And perhaps in the most obvious sign of this era of social networks, WHO has joined TikTok to help clarify the facts and the situation. This is the reality about some of the strange statements.

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Biden's historic and incredible political return

Joe Biden has just made the biggest, fastest and most unexpected return in modern US political history. Nothing in the electoral history of the ex-president, his campaign until now dull, and the dynamics of this presidential race, suggested his victory of the super Tuesday.

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'Comeplastic' caterpillars against pollution

A small wax worm went from being anonymous to a hero in 2017, when researchers discovered that the caterpillar could help solve one of the world's most urgent environmental problems: plastic waste. Now scientists have a better understanding of how the larva is able to do this, and it all comes down to its gut bacteria or microbiome.

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Take care of your waist, not your weight

Research has found that heart attack survivors who carry extra weight around the abdomen are at a higher risk of having another heart attack, another reason why measuring your waist may be more important than seeing the balance number.

At coffee time

Prince William jokes about the spread of the coronavirus

Guillermo commented that he and his wife are spreading contagion, and even asked if the media exaggerated the situation.

The rock band Genesis will meet for its first tour in 13 years

Phil Collins, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford, of the Genesis group, announced that they will tour the UK in late 2020.

BMW redesigns its iconic logo

BMW changed its logo and its new design leaves the black ring to form a transparent circle. Look it here.

Why do women feel pressured to shave?

That practice, which has long shaped gender dynamics, served as a symbol of class and defined notions of femininity and the "ideal body." This is the story.

The day's figure

54,000

The number of prisoners that Iran will temporarily release from prisons, while authorities fight to contain the rapid spread of the largest outbreak of coronavirus in the Middle East.

The date of the day

"Nor did I have in mind that Monday was the unemployment of women"

The president of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, said that the date is changed to start the sale of “little pieces” for the presidential plane raffle on March 10, following criticism because it had been scheduled for the same day of the national strike of women.

And to finish…

Dance school in Italy goes outdoors to avoid infections of coronavirus

While the coronavirus is spreading throughout the world, some appeal to creativity to protect themselves, without affecting their daily activities. This was done by the Area Dance dance school in Milan, where classes were held outdoors, after the order to close the study centers in Italy until mid-March, one of the countries most affected by the outbreak.

Source: cnnespanol

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