A group of Italian volunteers distributed 3D-printed versions of a pivotal medical device to an Italian hospital battling with the COVID-19 outbreak. Cristian Fracassi and Alessandro Romaioli used their 3D printer to make unofficial copies of a patented valve that was lacking in the hospitals throughout Italy. According to some, […]
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Despite COVID-19 Warnings, Thousands of College Students Celebrate on Miami Beaches
Despite the growing number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, a lot of people are still unaware about the importance of social distancing to help reduce the virus’s spreading. This being said, thousands of college students gathered on the beaches in Miami to relax for their spring break. These students […]
The 5 Best Essential Oils to Relieve Your Anxiety
Essential oils are fragrant liquids that are derived from flowers, fruits, and plants. According to research, aromatherapy with specific essential oils may be beneficial for relaxation and reducing anxiety. Aromatherapy is a practice of inhaling their scent to better the well-being. One of the theories about how they work is […]
Recommendations for Pregnant Women to Protect Themselves during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Although the riskс for pregnant women from the COVID-19 virus still remain unknown, medical experts believe that the symptoms may be stronger in pregnant women than in women who’re not. On the basis of several small studies, the new virus doesn’t seem to pass from the mother to the fetus; […]
Woolworths Markets Are Giving Free Toilet Paper to Australians
With a large number of elderly Australians struggling to purchase toilet paper and other necessities amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and panic shopping, the Woolworths Markets announced a great way to help the most vulnerable in their community. The supermarket chain is now collaborating with the volunteers Meals on Wheels from […]
In Kerala, India, Inmates Are Helping Produce Face Masks to Reduce the Shortage amid COVID-19 Outbreak
Italy and Spain are still in lockdown due to the COVID-19 outbreak whereas the US has declared a state of emergency. The situation in India is not much different- the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has set guidelines on how and when to get into self-quarantine. But, in all […]
Homeless People Are at a Greater Risk of Contracting COVID-19
According to the CDC, homeless people have a double risk of contracting the COVID-19 virus. Even though fears are putting everyone on edge, the community of homeless is particularly at risk. Homeless people from coast to coast have a higher risk of getting the infection. In the US, according to […]
Canadian Researchers Successfully Isolated the COVID-19 Virus
A team of scientists from Canada has succeeded isolating a strain of the COVID-19 and they’ve grown lab samples to help the study of the pathogen responsible for the deadly pandemic. The researchers are from the McMaster University, Sunnybrook Research Institute, and the University of Toronto, all of which are […]
Italian Nurse Working with COVID-19 Patients Says It’s an Experience She Would Compare to a World War
One nurse who’s on the forefront in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy says that the experience is similar to being in a war state. There’s immense pressure and medical staff is working around the clock, trying to cease the spreading of the virus which has so far […]
During COVID-19 Lockdown, Italians Gather on Balconies & Sing Patriotic Songs
Trying to boost their morale during a nationwide lockdown which started this week in Italy because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Italians have been gathering on balconies across the country and singing. The videos of Italian neighbors singing have been popping up on social media after the PM of the country, […]