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NIOSH-approved N95 Particulate Filtering Facepiece Respirators

NIOSH-approved N95 Particulate Filtering Facepiece Respirators

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CDC News ,EID Journal &Germ Catcher Blog

April 17, 20251 min read

VESTEX Scrubs, T-shirts and Jackets to protect you from fluid, bacteria, and viruses.

VESTEX Scrubs, T-shirts and Jackets to protect you from fluid, bacteria, and viruses.

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CDC News ,Germ Catcher Blog

April 17, 20251 min read

Linda Spaulding Interviewed By Infection Control Today

See the current spread of the confirmed Coronavirus cases

Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases by Johns Hopkins CSSE

Coronavirus FAQ

What is the Coronavirus?

Coronaviruses are a group of viruses that cause diseases in mammals and birds. In humans, coronaviruses cause respiratory tract infections that are typically mild, such as the common cold, though rarer forms such as SARS, MERS and COVID-19 can be lethal. Symptoms vary in other species: in chickens, they cause an upper respiratory tract disease, while in cows and pigs they cause diarrhea. There are yet to be vaccines or antiviral drugs to prevent or treat human coronavirus infections.

What is the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, a virus closely related to the SARS virus. The disease is the cause of the 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak. It passes from one person to others via respiratory droplets produced from the airways, often during coughing or sneezing. Time from exposure to onset of symptoms is generally between 2 and 14 days. Hand washing, maintaining distance from people who are coughing, and not touching one’s face are recommended to prevent the disease. It is recommended to cover one’s nose and mouth with a bent elbow when coughing.

How can you tell if someone has the Coronavirus?

People may have few symptoms or develop fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Cases can progress to pneumonia and multi-organ failure. There is no vaccine or specific antiviral treatment, with management involving treatment of symptoms, supportive care, and experimental measures. The case fatality rate is estimated at between 1% and 3%.

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