Category: COVID-19
Can You Get COVID-19 Twice Or Not?
Angelina Friedman is a fighter. She survived the 1918 Spanish Flu. She beat cancer. And in 2020, she’s reported to have defeated COVID-19 not once…
By Natalie Schawel6 Things We Know — And Don’t — About The COVID-19 Vaccine
On January 21, 2020, the US had its first confirmed case of COVID-19. On February 3, the US declared a public health emergency. On March…
By Samantha GasselThe COVID-19 And Flu Twindemic: How Bad Will The Flu Season Be This Year?
Fall is the season of colorful leaves, sweaters and scarves, and pumpkin-themed everything. And, unfortunately, it’s also the beginning of flu season. Though influenza viruses…
By Natalie SchawelWhy Are People Struggling With The Simple Task Of Wearing A Mask?
On January 22, 2020, a plane landed in Toronto, Canada, carrying passengers from Guangzhou, China, and before that, Wuhan, China — the global epicenter of…
By Natalie SchawelCOVID-19 And Climate Change: Some Wins, Some Losses, And Plenty Of Opportunities For Change
The year 2020 was the beginning of a brand new decade, full of hope and positivity — that is, until it wasn’t. From killer bees…
By Natalie SchawelScientists Believe Bradykinin (Huh?) Is Causing Trouble In COVID-19 Patients
Shortness of breath. Loss of smell and taste. Sore throat. Fatigue. Muscle aches. Diarrhea. The list of COVID-19 symptoms goes on and on, with severity…
By Samantha GasselTravel Post-COVID-19: Separation, Sanitization, And Plenty Of Patience
Summer — it’s the season of sunshine, outdoor activities, and plenty of vacations for some people. Unfortunately, the summer of 2020 began and ended due…
By Natalie SchawelSteps Hospitals Can Take Now To Prepare For A Second Wave Of COVID Infections
For months, everything from haircuts to eating out to going to the gym was temporarily put on hold across the nation. In order to stop…
By Natalie SchawelFrom Type To Plasma To Clots: The Connection Between Blood And COVID-19
Fair warning: If you are squeamish about blood, make sure you’re sitting down to read this, or just read another one of our (fantastic) COVID-19…
By Samantha Gassel