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Why Physical Distancing Is So Important

Without physical distancing, also known as social distancing, if one infected individual transmits the virus to an average of 2.5 people, and those 2.5 people each transmit to another 2.5 people and so on, within a month, 406 people would be infected.

How COVID-19 Compares To Other Infectious Diseases

Sorry, We're Closed: Countries Shut Their Borders

Anatomy Of A Medical Mask

The WHO says you only need to wear a medical mask if you are taking care of a person with suspected COVID-19 or if you are coughing or sneezing. Such masks are in short supply. Several nations are making the use of masks – even homemade -- mandatory for everyone.

What All Medics Should Be Wearing

As coronavirus cases soar, nurses, doctors, and other front-line medical workers around the world are facing a shortage of masks, protective gowns, and eye gear to protect them from infection.

Which Countries Test The Most For COVID-19?

Are Russians Stockpiling For A Coronavirus Lockdown?

These are some of the products for which demand has skyrocketed in Russia, compared to the same weeks last year.

Keeping The Economy Afloat 

Governments and global bodies throughout the world have announced measures worth trillions of dollars to counter the negative impacts of the coronavirus outbreak. And this is just the beginning.

How The Coronavirus Affects Men Vs. Women

New Citizens Of The European Union

Crackdown On Journalists Covering COVID-19

Arrests, intimidation, and dubious laws. Several countries have cracked down hard on journalists covering COVID-19, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists and media reports.