Why do doctors see blood clots among covid-19 patients? Ecuador processes overdue tests, which doubles the number of infections. What is collective immunity? This is what you should know to start the day. Truth first.
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Ecuador processes overdue tests and doubles number of infections
Ecuador's Minister of Health, Dr. Juan Carlos Zevallos, reported that the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus went from 11,183 to 22,160 after more than 10,000 positive samples were processed that were behind due to logistical problems.
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- Almost half of coronavirus deaths in Europe were in nursing homes, says WHO
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Analysis: the dangerous morality behind the 'Open it Up' movement
Some Americans argue that the benefits of reopening the United States economy outweigh the human cost of the coronavirus pandemic. It is an ethical dilemma, and the path we choose at this critical moment will say a lot about us. Analysis by Daniel Burke.
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What is collective immunity?
Many wonder what collective immunity is and why some think it could end the pandemic. Also called herd protection, this is what happens when the majority of the population is immune to an infectious disease.
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This is how they track down the possible infected with covid-19
The US states they rush to form "armies" of trackers to find those who have been in contact with infected people. They locate them, call them and give them directions on what to do. This is a crucial step to reopen the economy.
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Why the blood clots?
Doctors try to understand why they see 'unprecedented' blood clots among covid-19 patients. Some patients infected with the new coronavirus are being found to have a propensity to develop blood clots, which can be fatal if the clot travels to the heart or lungs.
At coffee time
Las Vegas casinos won't reopen anytime soon
The Las Vegas mayor wants 'the city of sin' to reopen, but gaming sector workers, casino executives and the Nevada governor call for differences.
The healthiest way to prepare your coffee ... and possibly extend your life
Coffee is not only good for your health, it can also extend your life, but only if you prepare it with a filter, according to a new study.
9 recommended documentaries for children
Whether you're looking for something to spark interest in your child's biology, or if you need an instructional distraction to avoid a crisis, here are nine movies to start.
Vitamin D during quarantine
Britons who spend less time outdoors as a result of the coronavirus pandemic have been urged to take vitamin D supplements to protect their health.
The cost of coronavirus in Chinese restaurants in the United States is devastating
Although restaurants across that country suffer from quarantine in many states, Chinese restaurants are the most affected segment. Entrepreneurs expect an economic bailout from local, state and federal governments.
The number of the day
26.5 million
Due to business closings in the US by the covid-19 at least 26.5 million applications for unemployment benefits have already been registered in the country.
The appointment of the day
"I think this is going to last a long time."
In an interview with Andrés Oppenheimer, the President of Chile, Sebastián Piñera, says that the normality that we knew before the coronavirus pandemic "will take a long time to come back."
And to finish…
A UFC fighter is recorded training with a goat
UFC mixed martial arts fighter Zabit Magomedsharipov sparked several reactions on social media after uploading a video training with a goat. The Russian wrote on his Instagram account: "In the absence of fights, I am happy with any opponent (this one almost ruined my record)."
