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Putting the lid down before flushing could help prevent the spread of viruses including SARS-CoV-2 through toilet spray.

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People should not hesitate to perform hands-only CPR on anyone experiencing symptoms of cardiac arrest during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Some patients with COVID-19 exhibited abnormal blood clotting, with many micro-clots in the lungs. Those with more clotting were more likely to require ICU admission or die.

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The ongoing destruction of forests for agricultural purposes and human occupancy can increase the likelihood of transmission of infectious disease from animals to humans.

Loss of smell and taste are possible symptoms of COVID-19 that can be used to help diagnose the disease at an early stage and distinguish it from the flu.

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Online health interventions involving mindfulness exercises and cognitive behavioral therapy are likely to be effective in helping people cope with psychological trauma related to COVID-19.

Smoking increases levels of a protein called ACE2 in the lungs, which makes cells more prone to infection by the virus that causes COVID-19. Quitting smoking reduces ACE2 levels.

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The death rate among symptomatic COVID-19 cases is estimated to be 1.3% in the United States, which is 13 times higher than the death rate associated with the seasonal flu.

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Adults living in urban neighborhoods with more vegetation and birds visible in the afternoon reported lower scores for depression, anxiety, and stress levels.

Adolescents with asthma were more likely to experience daily and nightly symptoms when their sleep was restricted to 6.5 hours per night.

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