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Viruses. No one likes it when they overstay their welcome. In the event that you or someone in your household has been struck with the flu, COVID-19 or another kind of virus, the next major move is to ensure you get rid of the virus once and for all. While deep cleaning and disinfecting your [Continue Reading]

Part of preparing for COVID-19 is leaving room for more “social distancing” than you would typically would. Social distancing means that you’re avoiding large gatherings of people, working from home more often (if possible) and finding more opportunities to stay inside and away from possible points of infection. According to the Center for Disease Control [Continue Reading]

As communities around the world contend with the outbreak of COVID-19, people are asking themselves what precautions they should take for themselves, and how to approach daily life in the days, weeks, months to come. For employers, these questions loom large with the responsibility of managing entire workplaces and a multitude of employees. To help [Continue Reading]

By Amy Laukka, UTHealth Spring break season has begun and many have their hopes set on escaping reality for a few days with their family to enjoy some much-needed fun. However, concerns about the spread of COVID-19 have many second-guessing their vacation plans. COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that originated in China in late December, [Continue Reading]

“What is coronavirus?”  This is the likely question you are receiving from your children who are starting to recognize the word.   Don’t leave your kids in the dark. “It’s really important for parents to be educated on the facts themselves and address any false information quickly,” said Dr. Michael Chang, pediatric infectious disease expert at [Continue Reading]