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5 things you should know this March 19: How does the coronavirus attack?

2020-03-19T10:16:57.777Z


US Coronavirus Relief Measures Approved The importance of telehealth during the pandemic. How does the coronavirus attack? This is what you should know to start the day. First l ...


US Coronavirus Relief Measures Approved The importance of telehealth during the pandemic. How does the coronavirus attack? This is what you should know to start the day. Truth first.

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US Coronavirus Relief Measures Approved

The United States Senate approved a package of relief measures for the coronavirus pandemic, which had already received the green light in the House of Representatives. The initiative includes provisions for free covid-19 tests and paid emergency licenses. The Senate decision paved the way for President Trump to enact the measure.

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How does coronavirus work?

We know of mild coronavirus symptoms: headache and sore throat, discomfort, and cough. If we are healthy, our immune system is trained to fight them, but things can get complicated. Because the coronavirus affects the upper and lower human respiratory system. In the superior one, the virus penetrates mainly through the nostrils and the mouth, but it can descend through our trachea to the inferior system, that is, to the lungs. What the virus does is hijack healthy cells and reprogram them to make more copies of the virus, and so the infection begins to spread.

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The differences between quarantine, isolation, curfew and social distancing

In the era of the coronavirus pandemic, governments are implementing measures such as voluntary quarantines, self-isolation, mandatory isolation, curfew, among others. What is the difference and what impact can they have? We explain to you.

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The importance of telehealth during the pandemic

The pandemic due to the new coronavirus has opened the door for the United States. Medicare patients have access to telemedicine, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) said. But what exactly is that? Telemedicine connects patients with healthcare providers through videoconferencing, electronic consultations, and virtual communications, rather than in-person consultations, according to the American Hospital Association. In 2019, 76% of U.S. hospitals they used technology.

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How to safely care for someone who got infected?

With the paucity of coronavirus testing in the United States and other countries, it can be difficult to tell if your loved one has coronavirus or another illness. Therefore, it is essential to play it safe and not catch it and, in turn, others. The CDC suggests the following in our Coronavirus FAQ.

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The most recent shortage of the pandemic? Coconut water

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The number of the day

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The US Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin warned that the country could have an unemployment rate of 20% due to the coronavirus if it is not acted properly, according to a source.

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The appointment of the day

"It cannot surprise us that an exciting and heartfelt applause is heard from the houses of all Spain, a sincere and fair applause that I am sure comforts and encourages you."

The king of Spain Felipe VI made reference in an unusual message to the applause with which Spanish citizens offer from their homes as a token of appreciation to the health professionals who have been in the front row to combat the crisis derived from the new coronavirus .

This was said by Felipe VI to Spain for the coronavirus 7:47

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And to finish…

Why not dance during quarantine?

Italy continues to battle the coronavirus and its citizens try to put the best of faces during the quarantine. Thus, a couple in Rome are encouraged to dance the song "Cheek to Cheek", which Fred Astaire made famous. It was a symbolic gesture now that the authorities recommend not to greet with a kiss on the cheeks.

Source: cnnespanol

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