Image copyright AFP Image caption The study estimates that around just 5% of the Spanish population has developed antibodies A Spanish study has cast doubt on the prospect of herd immunity as a way of tackling the coronavirus pandemic.The study of more than 60,000 people estimates that around just 5% of the Spanish population has…

A sneeze can carry the coronavirus pathogen in droplets and in aerosols — and they could land on a surface, making it a fomite. Peter Dazeley/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Peter Dazeley/Getty Images A sneeze can carry the coronavirus pathogen in droplets and in aerosols — and they could land on a surface, making…

John Ross Ferrara / Today @ 4:30 p.m. / COVID-19 and Humboldt (VIDEO) County Health Officer Talks Delayed COVID-19 Test Result, Social Gatherings In today’s media Q-and-A, Humboldt County Health Officer Dr. Teresa Frankovich discusses what’s causing delayed COVID-19 test results at local facilities and the importance of limiting social gatherings.Following the holiday weekend, Humboldt…

By mySA.com Staff, Priscilla Aguirre, and Madalyn Mendoza Updated 6:37 pm CDT, Monday, July 6, 2020 San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg (right) and Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff are continuing to strongly encourage the public to wear masks to protect themselves from COVID-19. The virus shows no signs of slowing down in the local area or…

Sacramento County is temporarily halting five of its six community COVID-19 testing centers. The Oak Park location is the only one to remain open. Despite increasing COVID-19 testing, there is now a testing supply shortage nationwide, according to Sacramento County Public Health Director Dr. Peter Beilenson."The good news is we’re testing about 16,000 people a…