COVID-19 - August 2020 Archives

During his career in manufacturing, Eduardo Aguero has moved 18 times around Latin America. The 54-year-old has lived in many places, including Colombia, Venezuela and ...

With winter fast approaching, many are wondering how COVID-19 will affect the 2020–2021 influenza season. Dr. Gregory Poland, an infectious diseases expert and director of ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. – The COVID-19 pandemic has presented one of the greatest challenges in Mayo Clinic's history, but because of exceptional staff work and collaboration, ...

I've heard several drugs mentioned as possible treatments for COVID-19. What are they and how do they work? Answer: Although there is no product approved by ...

Frequent hand-washing remains the best defense against the spread of viruses, including influenza and SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. But to be effective, it ...

Until a vaccine is developed, public health measures are the best defense against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. These measures include masking, hand hygiene ...

Cancer of the rectum and colon often are referred to together as colorectal cancer, but treatments can be different. And, unfortunately, a recent British study found that treatment for ...

Children of all ages can become ill with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). But most kids who are infected typically don't become as sick as adults ...

The emotional and psychological impacts of the pandemic can lead to feelings of hopelessness and thoughts about suicide. Learn the signs and what to do. ________________________________________ During ...

When people seek emergency care for shortness of breath, it can be challenging to determine the cause. A new Mayo Clinic study found that using ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic and collaborators have published a preprint that identifies two main signals of efficacy that can inform future clinical trials on ...

Can face masks help slow the spread of the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19? Yes, face masks combined with other preventive measures, such as frequent hand-washing ...