Most of us know that COVID-19 can be much more severe than a typical flu, but, as Visual Capitalist’s Nick Routley explains below, lesser known are the mechanics behind how the virus causes pneumonia in its victims.
Read MoreDr. Krishna, owner of the Medical Clinics of Sealy and the Sealy Urgent Care, visited us in studio to explain how testing for the Corona Virus is carried out at his facilities. He covered the protocols they currently have in place to protect other patients, as well as services that they offer for both the Clinic and Urgent Care and some tips to follow when visiting with your doctor.
Read MoreCDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies) especially in areas of significant community-based transmission.
Read MoreKeeping your hands off your face is easier said than done. That’s what many people are learning as health care professionals urge the public to protect themselves from COVID-19. It’s an unconscious tic we do dozens of times a day. Texas A&M experts explain why you shouldn’t touch your eyes, nose and mouth, and offer advice for breaking the habit.
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In response to confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Houston area and surrounding counties, MEDVAMC is taking proactive steps to prevent the risk of infection or its spread to Veterans, employees, and visitors at the Houston VA and its CBOCs.
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