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Whether you had a “bad cold” this winter or recently endured a cough that would not quit, it’s only natural to wonder if you might have had COVID-19 without realizing it. That’s especially true now that infectious disease experts say the virus was likely already spreading before cities started to lock down and put social…

August 29, 2020 | 12:33pm Enlarge Image South Korean army soldiers spray disinfectant to help reduce the spread of the new coronavirus in a class at Cheondong elementary school AP Just as schools are reopening across the country, a new study is detailing how kids who have the coronavirus but don’t show symptoms can still…

The use of antibiotics in individuals with COVID-19 may result in increased antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This can involve bacteria becoming resistant to antibiotics. The effects may be felt among the wider population and have toxic consequences for the environment.Share on PinterestNew research suggests that using antibiotics in people with COVID-19 may result in increased antimicrobial…

Kevin and Laurie Callahan (L) say goodbye after visiting with Laurie's mother at the Life Care Center of Kirkland on August 24, 2020. This is the first time they've seen each other in person since February when COVID-19 raced through the facility. Recently, Gov. Inslee issued a directive to allow visitors to long-term care facilities.…

438 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Massachusetts, 16 additional deaths The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported an additional 438 confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the statewide total to 117,888.State health officials also confirmed 16 new COVID-19-related deaths across Massachusetts, bringing the state's confirmed coronavirus death toll to 8,791.The rolling average of the…