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Coronavirus Special Update October 9, 2020 |
| Even though 2020 is winding down, COVID-19 hasn't taken a break. Recent high-profile patients like President Trump have brought even more attention to the disease and its symptoms. If you've been feeling under the weather and want to know if you should get tested, these new early warning signs can help you decide. Tap or click here to see the latest information on the deadly virus. → |
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| The pandemic has lasted much longer than many of us expected and doesn't appear to be ending anytime soon. That's why it's important to take advantage of helpful tools that make it easier to stay safe. Fortunately, a new Google Maps feature is being introduced that helps you track COVID hotspots to know which areas to avoid. Tap or click here to find out how to use this new COVID tracking tool. → | As the pandemic continues to rage, some stories have the potential to prove more harmful than others. Right now, a story is trending that claims people who refuse the upcoming COVID-19 vaccine will suffer financial penalties at the hands of credit card companies. Is such a thing even possible? Here's why you shouldn't rush to believe everything you read. Tap or click here to see how this vaccine story took on a life of its own. → |
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| Despite lockdown restrictions, state and local authorities have been relatively lax about enforcing mandates like stay-at-home orders and mask-wearing. But if you receive a message out of the blue that says you've been fined by the government for leaving your home, don't panic. It's a scam — and a really flimsy one at that. Here's why. Tap or click here to see why this COVID-19 alert is totally fake. → | Protective N95 masks are in critically short supply these days. But that may be coming to an end thanks to a radical new mask designed by engineers at MIT. It uses less of the precious N95 material than current designs, which means there will be plenty to go around once production ramps up. Plus, it's completely reusable. Tap or click here to see why this new mask design is a game changer. → |
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| The pharmaceutical industry generally has slow-paced and meticulous testing. This can lead to new drugs taking years to get to market. But with the help of AI, scientists are hoping to speed that process up. New systems will be able to help scientists understand medications better and get them through clinical trials quicker. Tap or click to see how AI is changing pharmaceuticals. → |
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