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Texas postpones state reopening amid COVID-19 case increase 

Texas, California and Florida recently set records for the increase of COVID-19 cases. With the coronavirus crisis continuing, the Governor of Texas has decided to halt the state’s reopening until further notice. Unfortunately, Texas Governor Greg Abbott was recently faced with a difficult decision.  With…

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Blood Type May Determine COVID-19 Symptom Severity 

According to a recent study conducted by European researchers, an individual’s blood type may be linked to the severity of experienced COVID-19 symptoms. The study also suggests that there are a variety of genetic factors that might be at play. In Europe, a team of…

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COVID-19 Linked to Stroke in Healthy Young People 

A large vessel stroke is affecting otherwise healthy young people with COVID-19, according to a study conducted by New York University’s Langone Medical Center. Healthy young people with no preexisting health conditions and no risk factors for stroke may now be at increased risk if…

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COVID-19 Can Last Several Months 

The vast majority of patients who’ve contracted COVID-19 experience mild symptoms, with many experiencing no symptoms at all. According to recent studies, some individuals have been battling COVID-19 symptoms for several months. Most patients recover from COVID-19 within two weeks.  According to the World Health…