Austin County News Online continues to monitor the spread of the coronavirus, now known as COVID-19, as more cases are confirmed in the United States and around the world. The information below is the guidance available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization and the Texas Department of State Health Services.
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With a second confirmed death of an American in the state of Washington from COVID-19, public health officials are concerned that there are far more cases of the new coronavirus in the U.S. than have yet been reported.
Read MoreWhen the patient, who reportedly lives somewhere in Solano County, was first admitted to Davis Medical Center a week ago, doctors suspected she might have the virus. But they weren’t able to secure a test.
Read MoreImproving the rate of handwashing at just 10 major airports could significantly slow the spread of a viral disease, researchers estimate.
Read MoreA new MIT study finds “health knowledge graphs,” which show relationships between symptoms and diseases and are intended to help with clinical diagnosis, can fall short for certain conditions and patient populations. The results also suggest ways to boost their performance.
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