Donald Trump warned that two "hard" and "painful" weeks are coming after the distancing measures to contain the coronavirus in the United States. And the vaccine for when? Experts say the 18-month schedule is risky. What would a Venezuela be like without Maduro or Guaidó? This is what you should know to start the day. Truth first.
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Trump warns of two "painful" weeks
United States President Donald Trump warned of a "painful" and "hard" two-week period ahead by extending distancing measures nationwide that, even if followed to the letter, could still mean more. 100,000 to 240,000 coronavirus deaths in the United States. It was a forceful message from a president who spent weeks minimizing the severity of the virus and questioned its potential impact on the country. Health experts have warned that without proper testing it is impossible to know how many people have been infected and which areas are better.
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Should or should not wear a mask during the pandemic?
While World Health Organization officials urge people not to wear face masks unless they are infected or caring for someone who is ill, a growing number of other health experts argue that they should use them to help prevent the spread. of the virus. The debate is open.
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Although the covid-19 vaccine is expected in 18 months, experts say it's risky
Eighteen months may seem like a long time, but in "years" of vaccination, it's a blink of an eye. Developing a coronavirus vaccine is a priority for the Trump administration, but some leaders in the field say this is too fast and that it could be at the expense of security. "When Dr. Fauci said 12 to 18 months, I thought he was ridiculously optimistic ... And I'm sure he thought so too," Dr. Paul Offit, co-inventor of the successful rotavirus vaccine, told CNN.
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Venezuela, without Maduro or Guaidó
The United States Government would lift all sanctions imposed on the Government of Venezuela if Nicolás Maduro and Juan Guaidó step aside and allow a transitional government, appointed by members of the ruling party and the opposition, to comply. That is the new proposal of the US State Department, revealed this Tuesday, as a way to recover democracy in Venezuela. The plan, detailed in a press conference by the Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, and the United States Special Representative for Venezuela, Elliott Abrams, proposes the immediate creation of a transitional government and estimates that new presidential elections will be held during the next 6 to 12 months, after having implemented the measures.
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Men with erectile dysfunction may face an increased risk of premature death
Erectile dysfunction is not just a problem in the bedroom. It could also be an indication of the risk of heart disease and premature death in men. And this is true, according to a study, regardless of a man's testosterone levels. It occurs most frequently in older men, and is often attributed to low levels of testosterone, the main sex hormone that is key in the development of male reproductive tissues and for the growth of muscles, bone mass, and body hair. Check here some medical advice for the prevention and management of erectile dysfunction.
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Do you eat stress during quarantine? Here are some recommendations
With the pandemic, dietary stress challenges us in different ways every day, and it seems to have become an equal opportunity problem, affecting even those who generally don't eat in response to anxiety or other emotions. How to handle it?
These are the states that have restricted travel within the United States
As covid-19 cases and deaths continue to rise in the U.S., some states are implementing travel restrictions to try to stop the spread of the coronavirus. This is the list of state restrictions.
CNN's Chris Cuomo was diagnosed with coronavirus
CNN presenter Chris Cuomo said Tuesday that he was diagnosed with covid-19, but added that he feels good and will continue to host his "Cuomo Prime Time" show at 9pm Miami time from his home in New York.
FaceTime woman said goodbye to her mother who died of coronavirus
"I'm going to put the phone on her face so you can tell her that you love her and say goodbye ... She will not be alone, we will stay with her until the end," said a nurse to Michelle Bennett, who thought she could not say goodbye to her dying mother until an "angel" appeared.
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11 million
The economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic could push 11 million people into poverty in East Asia and the Pacific, unless "urgent measures" are taken, the World Bank warned in a report.
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"The disease is spreading like a forest fire"
Walt Orenstein, professor of medicine at Emory and former director of the US National Immunization Program, referring to the voracious spread of the coronavirus around the world.
And to finish…
Goats stroll through Welsh neighborhood while residents quarantined
A herd of wild goats took to the streets of a neighborhood in North Wales, while residents stayed at home due to the coronavirus quarantine.