epidemics

Disease epidemics lead to a rise in racism, conspiracy theories and civil unrest

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Rising civil unrest, conspiracy theories and racism typically follows in the wake of disease epidemics, a study of historical outbreaks has warned.  Researchers from Italy analysed 57 past epidemics — finding that the turmoil from each outbreak tended to result in a quieting of existing unrest. The findings, the team said, may explain why movements … Read more

Coronavirus that triggered US epidemics arrived weeks later than thought, study finds

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Coronavirus cases that set off Washington’s epidemic did not arrive until three weeks after the first case was confirmed on January 21, study finds A Washington man was identified as the first US coronavirus case on January 21 The US restricted any non-US citizen from traveling into the US from China on February 2  But … Read more

WHO chief accused of failing to record three cholera epidemics in home country 

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World Health Organisation chief accused of failing to record three cholera epidemics in home country Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus allegedly involved in Ethiopian cover-ups  Also accused of failing to record a cholera outbreak in Sudan in the same year  Allegations against health chiefs relate to outbreaks in the countries in 2017   By Sebastian Murphy-bates For … Read more

Surgical mask printed with your face protects from ‘viral epidemics’ and claims to unlock your phone

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As the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread, one startup is cashing in people’s fears with a unique surgical mask that is printed with the lower region of the wearer’s face. Not only does the bizarre mask protect from ‘viral epidemics’, but the creator claims it will unlock your phone. The design, made by ‘Resting Risk … Read more