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Coronavirus outbreak: What to buy for your home quarantine
With more than 80,000 cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in China, including 3,042 deaths, countries all over the world are stepping up measures in combating the virus. Since the virus has a 14-day incubation period, the Chinese government has decided to quarantine suspected cases for two weeks to see whether they exhibit any symptoms, such as …
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Coronavirus: Advice for traveling in and within China
With the novel coronavirus, which originated in Chinese city of Wuhan, continuously spreading across the world, tourists and expats living in China are also more concerned about what they can do to protect themselves against the outbreak. As of 11 February, the virus has killed more than 1,000 people and infected more than 40,000, with …
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Does wearing a surgical mask help prevent the flu?
With the new pneumonia outbreak spreading further and further in China, health authorities of the Middle Kingdom are recommending its citizens to wear face masks at all times in public areas. But do surgical masks really help prevent the flu? For expats, the unusual sight of streets filled with people wearing antiviral face masks may …
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The plague in China
Towards the end of 2019, three serious cases of bubonic plague had arisen in China causing fear that the country might be overwhelmed by what some acknowledge as one of the most devastating lethal infections in human history. While the diagnosed patients were receiving treatment in a hospital in Beijing, the news of the diagnosis …
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Why China’s telemedicine market is expected to skyrocket
If you want to visit a doctor and receive medical treatment, chances are you’re going to have to take the day off work or travel long distances. However, thanks to technological advancements, you can now connect with a healthcare professional with just one click through an approach known as telemedicine. In this Pacific Prime China …