Read more about the article Coronavirus: Three ways the crisis may permanently change our lives
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Coronavirus: Three ways the crisis may permanently change our lives

Coronavirus may well be such an external shock, fundamentally reshaping some areas of how we life our live. Rather than simply bouncing back and reverting to the pre-coronavirus state, some changes may be permanent.

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Read more about the article Aerosols are a bigger coronavirus threat than WHO guidelines suggest—here’s what you need to know
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Aerosols are a bigger coronavirus threat than WHO guidelines suggest—here’s what you need to know

The WHO guidelines suggested that the virus RNA found in small droplets wasn’t viable in most circumstances. However, early research on the SARS-CoV-2 virus has shown that it is viable as an aerosol for up to 3 hours.

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Read more about the article Social isolation: The Covid-19 pandemic’s hidden health risk for older adults, and how to manage it
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Social isolation: The Covid-19 pandemic’s hidden health risk for older adults, and how to manage it

Inadvertently, the Covid-19 safety guidelines to self-isolate have created new health risks by leaving many older adults even more socially isolated and inactive than before.

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Can I get coronavirus from mail or package deliveries? Should I disinfect my phone?

According to Google Trends, the top two most searched terms about mobile phones this week in Australia were “how to disinfect phone” and “how to clean your phone.”And the third…

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Panic buying in the wake of COVID-19 underscores inequalities in South Africa

Pictures of empty shelves and long queues have pervaded all forms of media in South Africa over the past few days. These scenes are not unlike those in other parts of the world as many consumers succumb to panic buying

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How the COVID-19 pandemic will affect informal workers. Insights from Kenya

COVID-19 is going to have a devastating impact on economies. Africa has a particular vulnerability because so many people work in the informal sector. In an interview with Moina Spooner…

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