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Children in an elementary school class wear masks and sit as desks spaced apart as per coronavirus guidelines during summer school sessions at Happy Day School in Monterey Park, California on July 9.Frederic J. Brown | AFP | Getty ImagesMembers of a leading group of infectious disease experts warned Thursday against reopening schools in Florida,…

Since the first cases of COVID-19 were detected in Wuhan, China in December 2019, researchers have been attempting to figure out the impact children have when it comes to spreading the virus. Early on it was established that younger people are spared from serious infection compared to older, with very few children losing their lives…

Share on PinterestA new, widespread variant of SARS-CoV-2 is more infectious but does not cause more serious symptoms, recent research suggests.All viruses mutate, and the new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, is no exception. As an RNA virus, the new coronavirus is highly prone to mutation, partly because the replication enzymes of RNA viruses make more mistakes when…

remains under stay-at-home orders, many states are actively working on new ways for businesses to operate during the novel coronavirus pandemic. Some of the most significant changes might come to places we spend most of our time in — restaurants being at the top of that list. According to Eater, more than 30 states have…

'We must unite and work together' - Mkhize speaking at funeral of Dr Clarence Mini"We mourn the loss of this talented hero, who devoted his life to saving the lives of others," UP Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Tawana Kupe said."Since February 2020, he had dedicated his time to the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, despite…