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Hyperbaric Chamber Hood Saves Doctor's Life During Pandemic Hyperbaric Chamber Hood Saves Doctor's Life During Pandemic
Hyperbaric Chamber Hood Saves Doctor's Life During Pandemic During the first wave of the pandemic in 2020, Dr. Morton Altwerger fell ill with COVID-19. He struggled with severe symptoms, his breathing became difficult, and ended up at Phelps Hospital emergency room. Knowing the mortality risks of being ventilated, he opted for a hyperbaric chamber oxygen hood like the one routinely used at the Department of Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine at Phelps Hospital Northwell Health. It may have saved his life. Working with the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, his physician, Owen J. O'Neill MD, MPH, medical director Division of Undersea and Hype…

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by Daily Voice
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COVID-19: Virus May Linger In Closed, Crowded Spaces Longer Than Thought, New Study Finds COVID-19: Virus May Linger In Closed, Crowded Spaces Longer Than Thought, New Study Finds
Covid-19: Virus May Linger In Closed, Crowded Spaces Longer Than Thought, New Study Finds A new study found that the genetic material from novel coronavirus (COVID-19) may linger in the air longer than initially thought in some settings, reigniting fears of the spread of the virus as states slowly begin the process of reopening. In a study from researchers in Wuhan, China, that was published this week in the journal Nature Research, they found that the virus may survive longer in the air or in rooms that lack ventilation and may attract crowds. The team detected elevated levels of viral ribonucleic acid (RNA) in locations such as a small bathroom used by patients, and staff cha…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Is Someone In Your Home Sick With Novel Coronavirus? Here's How To Clean Around Them COVID-19: Is Someone In Your Home Sick With Novel Coronavirus? Here's How To Clean Around Them
Covid-19: Is Someone In Your Home Sick With Novel Coronavirus? Here's How To Clean Around Them The Centers for Disease Control has offered advice about disinfecting and cleaning if you’re living with someone sick during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The advisory cautions that one should not clean the area around someone infected unless it is soiled. The rest of the home should be cleaned with soap and water, and surfaces touched frequently should be disinfected. According to the CDC, items such as phones, tables, countertops, light switches, and doorknobs should be cleaned with disinfectant spray or wipes, diluted household bleach solution, or a homemade solution that in…

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by Zak Failla