Read more about the article Why are we calling it ‘social distancing’? Right now, we need social connections more than ever
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Why are we calling it ‘social distancing’? Right now, we need social connections more than ever

Physical distance is important, but it’s equally necessary we maintain social closeness during this time. Staying connected with others will make us happier, healthier, and more socially responsible as we continue to contend with this crisis.

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Read more about the article How deadly is the coronavirus? The true fatality rate is tricky to find, but researchers are getting closer
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How deadly is the coronavirus? The true fatality rate is tricky to find, but researchers are getting closer

Even if health officials had accurate pictures of the number of infections and deaths over time, they can’t just divide the number of deaths by March 15 by the number of infections by March 15. It can take weeks before an infected patient dies from Covid-19.

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Read more about the article Aerosols are a bigger coronavirus threat than WHO guidelines suggest—here’s what you need to know
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Aerosols are a bigger coronavirus threat than WHO guidelines suggest—here’s what you need to know

The WHO guidelines suggested that the virus RNA found in small droplets wasn’t viable in most circumstances. However, early research on the SARS-CoV-2 virus has shown that it is viable as an aerosol for up to 3 hours.

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Read more about the article Young Nigerians, relationships and risky sexual behaviour: survey findings
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Young Nigerians, relationships and risky sexual behaviour: survey findings

Historically, parents and family members would initiate and monitor romantic relationships between two young people intending to become a couple. But in more recent times, individuals have been freer to make their own choices.

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Read more about the article Social isolation: The Covid-19 pandemic’s hidden health risk for older adults, and how to manage it
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Social isolation: The Covid-19 pandemic’s hidden health risk for older adults, and how to manage it

Inadvertently, the Covid-19 safety guidelines to self-isolate have created new health risks by leaving many older adults even more socially isolated and inactive than before.

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Read more about the article How to help someone you live with who has depression
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How to help someone you live with who has depression

Rates of depression in adults and young people are already concerning, and are predicted by the World Health Organization to rise. By 2030, depression will be the highest burden of disease globally, which refers to the overall impact of a health problem, including the financial cost.

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