June 2020

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Virus DNA spread across surfaces in hospital ward over 10 hours

Date: June 8, 2020 Source 1: University College London Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Virus DNA left on a hospital bed rail was found in nearly half of all sites sampled across a ward within 10 hours and persisted for at least five days, according to a new study in the United Kingdom. Virus DNA left […]

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New report examines challenges and implications of false-negative COVID-19 tests

Date: June 5, 2020 Source 1: The Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: In a new paper, researchers discuss challenges and implications related to false-negative diagnostic tests for SARS-CoV-2 infection. As communities across the U.S. have struggled to cope with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, many have focused on the

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Interventional radiologists modify protocol for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic

Date: June 3, 2020 Source 1: American Roentgen Ray Society Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Radiologists who perform cross-sectional interventional procedures can take several steps to minimize the risks to patients and radiology personnel, including screening referred patients to decide which procedures can be postponed, using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), minimizing the number of people

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