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A laser-etched, energy absorbing, water wicking metal surface, continually angled directly at the sun, provides a cheap, efficient way to purify water from sunlight. The technology was developed by the lab of Chunei Guo at the University of Rochester. Credit: H.M. Cao/University of Rochester By etching metal with ultrashort laser bursts, Rochester researchers demonstrate a way to purify water without wasting energy. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, people in developed countries are assured of ample supplies of clean water to wash their hands as often as needed to protect themselves from the virus. And yet, nearly a third of the world’s population is not even assured of clean water for drinking. University of Rochester researchers have now found a way to address this problem by usi...

Most of the new cases are young people between the ages of 15 and 25, the Washtenaw County Health Department said in a press release Monday. It is believed that the party took place between July 2 and 3, and health officials are now asking anyone who attended the party to self quarantine and monitor themselves for symptoms of the virus for 14 days. There were an additional 66 people who are believed to have had face-to-face contact with a confirmed case. That number does not include family members who are immediate household contacts of the newly identified cases, the release said. Over the weekend, Louisiana Gov. Bel Edwards said may new cases had been linked to casual gatherings in people's backyards. The governor issued a restriction mandating gatherings be under 50 people as a res...

Posted: Jul 13, 2020 / 01:38 PM HST / Updated: Jul 13, 2020 / 03:38 PM HST HONOLULU (KHON2) – Two Hawaii medical facilities reported new coronavirus cases. Kona Community Hospital has confirmed that on July 10, an employee tested positive for COVID-19. KCH says no additional employees have tested positive and the employee is quarantined at home. “Per hospital protocols, nursing is in the process of tracking and testing any employees who may have been in contact with the staff member.” Interim Chief Nurse Officer Stephanie Irwin, RN, MSN Since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic, KCH has been monitoring all staff for signs and symptoms of COVID-19, and providing testing when appropriate. The Hawaii Stat...

Image copyright Getty Images The UK could see about 120,000 new coronavirus deaths in a second wave of infections this winter, scientists say. Asked to model a "reasonable" worst-case scenario, they suggest a range between 24,500 and 251,000 of virus-related deaths in hospitals alone, peaking in January and February. To date, there have been 44,830 official deaths in the UK, but this has slowed with only 1,100 in July. The estimate does not take into account any lockdowns, treatments or vaccines. And the scientists say: "The risk... could be reduced if we take action immediately". The report, requested by the UK's chief scientific adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance, stresses ther...

Health warning issued after squirrel tests positive for the bubonic plague in Colorado county just outside of Denver A squirrel in Colorado has tested positive for the bubonic plague  It's the first case of plague in Jefferson County 18 miles southwest of Denver  Another case was previously found in Broomfield county northwest of the city   Plague is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Yersinia pestis, and can be contracted by humans and pets, mainly through flea bites Bubonic plague is known as the 'Black Death' that killed millions in 14th century  Outbreak was also confirmed in Inner Mongolia region of China last weekend  By James Gordon For Dailymail.com Published: 22:26 EDT, 13 July 2020 | Updated: 00:22 EDT, 14 July 2020 A health warning ha...

Sixty-seven new cases of COVID-19 were reported in and around The Villages on Monday as Florida continued to see massive increases in new patients battling the potentially deadly virus. Six of the patients were identified in the Sumter County portion of The Villages, where 261 cases have been reported. Fifteen cases also have been identified in the Lake County portion of the mega-retirement community, with two in the Marion County section. Sixty-one new Coronavirus cases also have been reported just outside the confines of Florida’s Friendliest Hometown. Those include: Leesburg up 13 for a total of 349; Belleview up 18 for a total of 92; Lady Lake up eight for a total of 77; Summerfield up eight for a total of 112; Oxford up five for a total of 41; Fruitland Park up four for a tot...

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The Oklahoma State Department of Health on Sunday announced the state’s first coronavirus-related pediatric death.The victim was later identified as 13-year-old Anna Carter. Her family said she died an hour after arriving at Comanche County Memorial Hospital on Friday.Carter also suffered from juvenile scleroderma, and her family said her immune system just could not fight COVID-19. The 13-year-old girl, who is the youngest known person in Oklahoma to die of the coronavirus, was vulnerable to the virus because of the autoimmune disorder.Her mother, Amber Carter, wrote online, “She was funny… oh so funny, outgoing in everything: theatrics and dance. She danced instead of walked most times.”Oklahoma’s total known death toll from the virus now stands at 424. Seven of those deaths were o...

One in three young adults have at least one risk factor that could result in severe COVID-19 infections, a new study found. The researchers determined that smoking was the most prevalent risk factor for people in their late teens and 20s. Other factors like underlying diseases or genetic differences could also put young people at risk of severe infection. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. It's become almost common knowledge that young people are less vulnerable to severe coronavirus infections. Adults from 18 to 49 made up around 25% of hospitalized coronavirus patients in March, whereas those 65 and older represented around 43%, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Adults 18 to 44 years old made up just 2% of coronavir...

A Washington D.C.-based internist and former Harvard Medical School faculty member has claimed the idea that herd immunity may slow the coronavirus pandemic is "wishful thinking" after a 50-year-old patient was infected for a second time with COVID-19. "During his first infection, my patient experienced a mild cough and sore throat," Dr. Clay Ackerly explained in an opinion piece for Vox. "His second infection, in contrast, was marked by a high fever, shortness of breath, and hypoxia, resulting in multiple trips to the hospital. "It is possible, but unlikely, that my patient had a single infection that lasted three months," Dr. Ackerly added. "Some Covid-19 patients (now dubbed 'long haulers') do appear to suffer persistent infections and symptoms. "My patient, however, cleared his in...