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US surpasses 4 million reported coronavirus cases as hospitalizations near record

By Christina Maxouris and Jason Hanna, CNN
Updated 11 min ago
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The US on Thursday surpassed 4 million officially recorded Covid-19 cases -- and a quarter of that count came in just the last 15 days.

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How to make a positive impact in your community by donating plasma

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Updated Jul 16, 2020
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Plasma donations are essential. Used to produce life-saving medicines that treat rare and serious diseases, your plasma donation can help save lives. Experts say that during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s not only safe to donate plasma, but that doing so is vital. By donating plasma today, you …

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Coronavirus hospital data will now be sent to Trump administration instead of CDC

By Jim Acosta and Devan Cole, CNN
Updated Jul 19, 2020
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Hospital data on coronavirus patients will now be rerouted to the Trump administration instead of first being sent to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Department of Health and Human Services confirmed to CNN on Tuesday.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, don’t ignore signs of stroke

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May 31, 2020
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With hospitals around the country reporting a recent drop in the number of stroke cases arriving in their emergency rooms, some health experts suspect that fear of COVID-19 may be causing people to avoid going to the hospital and calling 911 for non-COVID related medical emergencies, like stroke.

What to expect when your dentist’s office reopens

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May 23, 2020
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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot of aspects of daily life, including regular visits to the dentist.

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Try these healthy bedtime snack foods. They will satisfy cravings and possibly improve sleep.

Updated Jul 31, 2020
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Do you or members of your family crave snacks before bed, even after a filling dinner? Here are a few healthy food options from Well+Good that will satisfy cravings and possibly improve sleep:

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Georgia's Clinch County among nation's counties most vulnerable to COVID-19 outbreak

By Andy Miller
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Updated May 21, 2020
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HOMERVILLE — An analysis of counties especially vulnerable to a major COVID-19 outbreak points to a south Georgia county as having the highest risk in the nation.

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Fear and anxiety in the time of COVID-19

By Naomi Thomas & Andy Miller For Georgia Health News
Updated May 18, 2020
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ATLANTA — Becca loved her job in the travel-and-tourism industry, but few industries have been so thoroughly decimated during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Boris Johnson 'able to do short walks' after moving out of ICU

By Emma Reynolds and Luke McGee, CNN
Updated Apr 10, 2020
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is "able to do short walks" after he was moved out of intensive care at a London hospital where he has been receiving treatment for the coronavirus, a spokesman said Friday.

Coronavirus and Alzheimer’s: What family caregivers need to know

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Updated Mar 26, 2020
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The COVID-19 pandemic threatens the health of millions in this country and around the world, but the novel coronavirus presents unique challenges for more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s and more than 16 million family members and friends serving as their caregivers.