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8 Ways to Keep your virus away from your Loved Ones

Let’s say you’ve come down with the COVID-19 virus. You either assume you have it because of your symptoms – persistent fever, an annoying cough and it hurts to take a big breath, or you’ve actually tested positive. Please follow these suggestions, but follow them strictly, to keep the rest of your household from getting sick. (more…)

Should mothers with COVID-19 continue to breast feed?

Although not much data exists on the likelihood a new mother can transmit COVID-19 through breast feeding, researchers have determined the SARS virus has not been detected in the milk of nursing mothers. Like most viruses, COVID-19 is mainly spread by respiratory droplets through coughing and sneezing. All regular hygiene methods, likewashing hands frequently and disposing of tissues in a lined wastepaper bin are encouraged if a new mother is ill. (more…)

No dental procedures except emergencies during COVID-19 virus pandemic

Due to the increasing cases of COVID-19 across the Commonwealth and the acknowledgement that some infected patients have minimal symptoms but may have person-to-person transmission potential, the Pa. Dept. of Health is directing all dental offices to cease all treatment except emergencies until further notice effective immediately. Providers who will need to close due to this notice should remain available to speak to patients and triage calls for dental emergencies, according to the department. (more…)

Seniors at high risk for severe COVID-19 complications

WHO IS MOST AT RISK? Older adults and people who have severe chronic medical conditions like heart, lung or kidney disease seem to be at higher risk for more serious COVID-19 illness. Recent studies suggest older people are twice as likely to have serious COVID-19 illness because: • As people age, their immune systems change, making it harder for their bodies to fight off diseases and infection; and • Many older adults are also more likely to have underlying health conditions that make it harder to cope with and recover from illness. If you are at increased risk for COVID-19 complications due to age or because you have a (more…)

Schools, World Health officials working to keep Coronavirus at bay

World Health Organization officials are particularly worried about a small group of Coronavirus patients in England and France who contracted the disease without any travel to China. “The detection of this small number of cases could be the spark that becomes a bigger fire, but for now it’s only a spark,” said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters in Geneva this week. (more…)