Children less sick from COVID-19, but can still spread the virus, says experts
by Amélie BOTTOLLIER-DEPOIS / Marlowe HOOD Agence France Presse For reasons unknown, children rarely have severe symptoms when infected…
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On mission to eradicate virus germs, China firms see the UV light
by Beiyi Seow with Jessica Yang in Shanghai Agence France Presse BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Ultraviolet light is being…
4 years ago
WATCH: Fight COVID-19: Wash your hands properly to prevent spread of infection
https://youtu.be/vSHaEYHBjW4 (video courtesy Agence France Presse) (Eagle News) – Proper handwashing is one of the best ways to prevent…
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“This is a controllable pandemic,” WHO chief says of COVID-19 spread; urges all to double efforts to contain virus
(Eagle News) -- The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) clarified on Thursday, March 12, that its earlier…
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‘Don’t panic’ says US woman who recovered from coronavirus
by David Albright with Issam Ahmed in Washington Agence France Presse SEATTLE, United States (AFP) -- An American woman…
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No, coronavirus isn’t the same as the flu
PARIS, France (AFP) -- Aches and pains, sore throat, fever -- although they may feel similar to those suffering from…
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‘Thirdhand’ smoke poses health risks, say US scientists
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The stale odor that announces a smoker's entry into a room may be more than…
4 years ago
Ivory Coast burns 3 tonnes of pangolin scales
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AFP) — Ivory Coast officials on Tuesday burnt three tonnes of scales of the pangolin, the most…
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Hong Kong pets face coronavirus quarantine after dog tests positive
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- All pets of people in Hong Kong infected with the coronavirus will be quarantined,…
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Pandemic: what does it mean and does it matter?
PARIS, France (AFP) -- When does an epidemic become a pandemic? As the novel coronavirus continues its spread across the…
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