News tagged with "covid-19"

Puradigm, LLC announces successful tests of its proactive air and surface purification technology in deactivating SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, as well as deactivating coronavirus 229E

August 14, 2020

Results from a study done by the University of Florida using the SARS-CoV-2 virus show a significant decrease in infectivity of the virus immediately after exposure to Puradigm’s technology and show the virus was undetectable after 24 hours of exposure to their technology. SAN DIEGO, Calif., Aug. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – A new study from the…

Up to 80% of COVID-19 Infections Are Asymptomatic, a New Case Report Says

May 28, 2020

The research shows just how prevalent asymptomatic transmission of COVID-19 may be—a reality that both suggests official case counts are drastic underestimates, and emphasizes the importance of practicing social distancing even if you feel healthy.

CDC Updates COVID-19 Transmission Webpage to Clarify Information About Types of Spread

May 22, 2020

The primary and most important mode of transmission for COVID-19 is through close contact from person-to-person. Based on data from lab studies on COVID-19 and what we know about similar respiratory diseases, it may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and…

CDC Plans Sweeping COVID-19 Antibody Study in 25 Metropolitan Areas

May 18, 2020

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) plans a nationwide study of up to 325,000 people to track how the new coronavirus is spreading across the country into next year and beyond.