The Coronavirus is spreading rapidly around the world. According to the CDC, the virus is spread primarily through “person-to-person” contact. But experts say touching contaminated surfaces can still pose a risk. If someone coughs or sneezes on their hand and then touches a doorknob or a faucet the virus could survive for up to 72
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While one early study found that 80% of confirmed COVID-19 cases are considered mild, the definition of “mild” can include a range of symptoms and still be painful, even if they don’t require hospitalization. According to Dr. Rishi Desai, the chief medical officer at Osmosis, there are some ways you can mitigate your mild coronavirus
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