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Covid Toes among kids: New symptom of novel coronavirus infection  First some dermatologists in Italy found it. Now, it is being reported in the US. There is sudden surge in the cases similar to frostbite or pernio among kids in the areas severely affected by Covid-19. Some doctors have nicknamed it as Covid Toes. HIGHLIGHTS    1 Doctors are warning that frostbite like symptom may be Covid-19    2 Dermatologists in Italy found sudden surge in inflammation in toes in March    3 Some of thsoe observing the symptom have nicknamed it as Covid Toes Dermatologists in Europe and America are discussing a new potential symptom to identify a Covid-19 patient, particularly if the novel coronavirus has infected kids and young adults. In March, some dermatologists in Italy found an inflammation of toes and feet, and discolouration of the organ of those suffering from Covid-19. This condition is much like frostbite or pernio, which is a cond...
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Coronavirus can travel up to 13 feet, droplets can remain airborne for hours: Study

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High levels of virus were also found on frequently touched surfaces like computer mouse, trashcans, bed rails and door knobs. ‘Furthermore, half of the samples from the soles of the ICU medical staff shoes tested positive,’ the team wrote. As almost the whole world is under lockdown so that the spread of the Coronavirus could be stopped from spreading, a new study examining air samples from hospital wards with COVID-19 patients has found the virus can travel up to 13 feet (four meters), twice the distance current guidelines say people should leave between themselves in public while implementing social distancing. An investigation by Chinese researchers, the preliminary results of which were published on Friday, in ‘Emerging Infectious Diseases’, a journal of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) add to a growing debate on how the disease is transmitted, with the scientists themselves cautioning that the small quantities of virus they found at this dis...
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: What to Do if Your Child Is Sick

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Concern about  coronavirus (COVID-19)  is high, but the risk for serious illness to children seems to be low. So far, most reported cases of coronavirus have been in adults. Kids who do get it seem to have milder infections than adults or older people. Experts are still learning about COVID-19, so we don't have all the information yet. Still, parents wonder what to do if their child gets sick. What If My Child Gets a Fever, Cough, or Sore Throat? Could it Be Coronavirus (COVID-19)? Do your best to  stay calm . Talk to a health care provider. You can: Call your doctor.  Your doctor knows your child's health history and will know if your child has any special risks. The doctor will ask how your child is doing and if they've been around someone with known or suspected coronavirus. Your doctor's office will tell you what to do next and whether you need an in-person visit. or Get a  telehealth visit .  If this option is available in your area, a hea...
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