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Associate Pastor Of Church That Defied COVID-19 Regulations Has Died
"It's very painful. The whole COVID experience is painful," said the senior pastor of Water of Life Community Church, who opted to open for indoor services.
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5 Flu And COVID-19 Myths People Need To Stop Believing
Flu season is just getting started, and misinformation about influenza and the coronavirus is already swirling.
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COVID-19 Patients Twice As Likely To Have Dined Out Before Illness
Eating or drinking at restaurants or bars may be "important risk factors" for contracting the coronavirus, the research found.
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The Psychology Behind Why Men Refuse To Wear Masks
Men are more likely to die from COVID-19 but are less likely to wear a mask than women are. Here's what psychologists say is driving that behaviour.
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As COVID-19 Cases Surge, Fauci Says US Is Still 'Knee-Deep' In First Wave
Dr Anthony Fauci said the US is in a "serious situation" that needs to be addressed immediately as states experience surges in coronavirus cases.
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After Very Disturbing Week, Dr Anthony Fauci Says US Heading In Wrong Direction
Were setting records, practically every day," the nation's top infectious disease expert warned.
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Trump Says He Takes No Responsibility For People Ingesting Disinfectant
The US president said he "can't imagine" people are ingesting disinfectant to treat COVID-19 because of his comments last week.
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Trump Ponders Whether Light Or Disinfectant Injections Can 'Cure' Coronavirus
The US president again pushed unproven treatments for COVID-19 that health officials are wary of.
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China Didn't Warn Public Of Likely Pandemic For 6 Key Days
More than 3,000 people were likely infected in the six days that top Chinese officials stayed silent about a new coronavirus, The Associated Press reports.
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Can You Wash And Reuse Disposable Gloves?
Reusing disposable gloves may increase the risk of germ exposure during the coronavirus pandemic.
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