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No, Mouthwash and Nasal Rinses Aren’t Cures for COVID-19

New research examined if mouthwashes, antiseptics, and a nasal rinse were effective ways to kill a virus very similar to COVID-19. The study found that some of these products can be effective against a type of human coronavirus under lab-controlled conditions. However, experts say human trials with people with COVID-19 are needed to confirm how

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Interactive Gaming Can Help Children, Teens Battle Loneliness During Pandemic, Experts Say

Experts say that while playing video games alone can increase loneliness in children, interactive video gaming with online friends can help ease loneliness. They say this finding is especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic when children are confined to home for longer periods of time. Experts advise parents to talk to children about what games

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Covid: US gives full approval for antiviral remdesivir drug

Coronavirus pandemic US regulators have given full approval for the antiviral drug remdesivir to treat Covid-19 patients in hospitals. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Veklury, the drug’s brand name, cut the recovery time on average by five days during clinical trials. “Veklury is the first treatment for Covid-19 to receive FDA approval,” the

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CORONAVIRUS: HOW TO VOLUNTEER FOR HUMAN VACCINE TRIALS

There are several ways you can help A race is on to find the coronavirus vaccine: Oxford University and Imperial College London have been given a combined total of £84 million by the UK government to support their research. On 20 July it was announced Britain had signed deals to secure 90 million doses of two potential coronavirus vaccines

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