California is seeing lower coronavirus transmission than other U.S. states as virus cases and hospitalizations decline following a summer surge
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California now has nation’s lowest virus transmission rate
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Face masks effectively limit SARS-CoV-2 transmission
May 23, 2021By
‘Don’t forget the mask’ – although most people nowadays follow this advice, professionals express different opinions about the effectiveness of face masks.
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Triangular-shaped spikes key to coronavirus transmission, finds new study
April 16, 2021By
Scientists have modeled the spikes of the coronavirus particle to unravel how their shape and number may influence the transmissibility of the virus.
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Understanding C. auris transmission with the healthcare environment
June 23, 2019By
Researchers have now shown that patients who are heavily colonized with Candida auris on their skin can shed the fungus and contaminate their surroundings. This finding provides an explanation for the extensive contamination that often occurs in healthcare facilities with C. auris outbreaks. These results can help inform infection control efforts.
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Transmission of specific colors of light over long distances
July 17, 2018By
Researchers have reached a new milestone on the way to optical computing, or the use of light instead of electricity for computing. They explored a new way to select and send light of a specific color using long silicon wires that are several hundred nanometers in diameter and their work enabled a new type of nanoscale ”light switch” that can turn on and off the transmission of one color of light over very long distances.
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What to Know About Zika Virus Transmission
July 23, 2016By
With mosquito season upon us, here are some facts about how the Zika virus is transmitted so you can take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and stay healthy during your summer travels.
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New York reports first female-to-male Zika transmission via sex
July 16, 2016By
CHICAGO (Reuters) – New York City’s health department on Friday reported the first documented case of sexual transmission of Zika from a woman to her male partner, raising new concerns about the spread of the virus, which is typically contracted through mosquito bites.
