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Mass gathering events -- sports, music festivals and conferences -- are taking a backseat as the US and the world are faced with threats from an invisible yet dangerous enemy: coronavirus.
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In just a few days, a large number of people around the world have changed their life habits to combat coronavirus infection. Classes in schools take place online, public meetings are canceled and many announced sporting events are delayed. How does all this affect recreation?
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Going to the park for a run or is it better to spread the mat in front of the TV? Dr. David Nieman of the North Carolina Research Campus and Brian Labus Assistant Professor at the UNLV School of Public Health in Nevada explain what it is like to train outside in the face of the risk of a coronavirus outbreak.
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New data shows that Nevadans age 30 to 39 have tested positive for the new coronavirus more than any other age group in the state, followed by those age 60 to 69, according to a new website launched by state government.
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Many people consider political ideology to be a fundamental factor in starting a relationship. This Thursday (5), Tinder revealed which politicians have their names most written in the app's chat conversations. The list includes several names outside the government, such as activists and lawyers.
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The U.S. convention industry is expected to lose billions of dollars in revenue, as businesses restrict employee travel and governments ban large gatherings in the face of the coronavirus, an industry group said.
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Public health officials consistently promote hand-washing as a way for people to protect themselves from the COVID-19 coronavirus. However, this virus can live on metal and plastic for days, so simply adjusting your eyeglasses with unwashed hands may be enough to infect yourself. Thus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization have been telling people to stop touching their faces.
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Public health officials consistently promote hand-washing as a way for people to protect themselves from the COVID-19 coronavirus. However, this virus can live on metal and plastic for days, so simply adjusting your eyeglasses with unwashed hands may be enough to infect yourself. Thus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization have been telling people to stop touching their faces.
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