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Sweden is famously one of the few countries to have opted against a lockdown to contain the spread of the coronavirus. But given that the country has a much higher death toll per million than its Nordic neighbours, many observers have suggested that the Swedish approach has failed. While countries across the world have eased…

Skin doctors suddenly are looking at a lot of toes — whether by emailed picture or video visit — as concern grows that for some people, a sign of COVID-19 may pop up in an unusual spot.Boston dermatologist Esther Freeman expected to see skin complaints as the pandemic unfolded — various kinds of rashes occur…

Mkhize reiterates that nurses without PPEs will not be allowed to care for patientsThe CPAP devices are non-invasive breathing aid devices that provide a constant, steady pressure to keep the lungs expanded. Reports from Italy indicate that approximately 50% of patients who were given CPAP avoided the need for invasive mechanical ventilation, Mntambo said."It is…

(Photo: Getty) Getty There is a “D” in Covid-19. But can a lack of Vitamin D make you more susceptible to the Covid-19 coronavirus? Well, some studies have suggested this possibility. However, before you rush to the store and start hoarding Vitamin D supplements like they were toilet paper, let’s “D”-construct the currently available evidence.…

Two more outbreaks of COVID-19 have been reported by the Rappahannock Area Health District, but that doesn’t surprise the district’s leader.“Since COVID-19 is widespread in our community, it’s remarkable we don’t have evidence of more outbreaks,” said Dr. Donald Stern, acting director.The most recent cases bring to six the number of outbreaks in the local…