In people with cardiovascular disease, the flu may provoke a heart attack. Getting the flu shot can reduce this risk and help 'flatten the curve' by lowering the burden on healthcare. Heart Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 37
Based on individual cases around the world, COVID-19 may spread through asymptomatic transmission. However, contact with sick people is still the main way the virus spreads. Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 30
On average, people with COVID-19 will spread it to around 3 people. This means it is about twice as contagious as the flu. Journal of Travel Medicine BMC Infectious Diseases Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 40
Over 800 cases of COVID-19 and 10 deaths have been associated with three cruise ship voyages between February-March 2020. Infectious diseases spread easily on cruise ships because of their tight environments, contact between travelers from many countries, and crew members moving between ships. CDC Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 37
Travel restrictions alone only modestly prevent the spread of COVID-19 (up to 2 weeks) but are more effective when combined with local efforts to reduce transmission, such as behavioral changes (handwashing, social distancing) and early detection and isolation. Science Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 40
Hand sanitizers with an alcohol concentration between 60-95% are the most effective at killing viruses without causing skin dryness and irritation. CDC Clinical Microbiology Reviews Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 31
Ethyl alcohol (found in alcoholic beverages and some hand sanitizers) less than 60% concentrated (120 proof) is not effective at killing viruses. CDC Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 33
The five most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever (88%), dry cough (68%), fatigue (38%), mucus production (33%), and shortness of breath (19%). Some patients may also experience sore throat, headache, chills, nausea, or diarrhea. World Health Organization Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 110
Early estimates suggest that half of all people infected with COVID-19 will show symptoms within 5 days, and nearly all will show symptoms within 12 days. Annals of Internal Medicine EurekAlert! TIME Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 97
Nursing home residents who cared for crickets for eight weeks had improved cognitive function and reported fewer symptoms of depression. Gerontology Psychology Today Happiness Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 182
