State officials and federal agencies warn there's a new phone scam circulating: Callers posing as COVID-19 contact tracers are trying to pry credit card or bank account information from unsuspecting victims.
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How Accurate Is Coronavirus Testing? It Depends On The Test You Take
Between pop-up testing sites, doctors offices, worksite testing and self-administered tests, most patients don't know what type of coronavirus test they're taking — or how accurate it may or may not be, explained Dr. Shira Doron.
To Stop COVID-19 Transmission, Contact Tracers Follow The Trail Of The Virus
Contact tracing is the public health practice of informing people when they've been exposed to a contagious disease. As it has become more widely employed across the U.S., it has also become mired in modern political polarization and conspiracy theories.
Seen 'Plandemic'? We Take A Close Look At The Viral Conspiracy Video's Claims
The analysis of the Pandemic video offers some insight into claims made against Dr Fauci, more specifically the claim that Dr. Fauci sent threatening letters to her and about him profiting from patents and COVID-19 payments
What Hamburg's Missteps In 1892 Cholera Outbreak Can Teach Us About COVID-19 Response
As the world comes to terms with how governments have responded to today's coronavirus pandemic, some are looking to history to guide them. Chief among those lessons is the need "to have proper precautions in place," and not to try and hush it up or try and deny its existence. Then it has fatal consequences for many, many people.
Sewage Could Provide Early Warnings About Coronavirus Outbreaks
The coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 is often spread through sneezes and coughs, but it also leaves the human body through our waste. Scientists around the world are now testing sewage for the virus, using it as a collective sample to measure infection levels among thousands of people.
Here's How Much Coronavirus Testing We Need
Widespread testing is key to lifting social distancing and preventing more waves of COVID-19. According to William Hanage, an epidemiologist at Harvard a guiding principle is to aim for a 10% or lower positive results from testing.