The FDA is spending $250,000 testing the coronavirus on ferrets

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The FDA is spending $250,000 testing the coronavirus on ferrets
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According to the U.S. government's contract website, the FDA awarded Public Health England extra funds to extend their research on the Ebola virus into COVID-19.

to be infected with other strains of coronavirus in a bid to find treatments and a vaccine.The below graph, fromThe graph shows the number of coronavirus cases confirmed worldwide, as of March 31, 2020.Hygiene adviceWash hands after coughing or sneezing; when caring for the sick; before, during and after food preparation; before eating; after using the toilet; when hands are visibly dirty; and after handling animals or waste.Avoid touching your hands, nose and mouth. Do not spit in public.

Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or bent elbow when coughing or sneezing. Discard the tissue immediately and clean your hands.Stay at home if you feel unwell, even with mild symptoms such as headache and runny nose, to avoid potential spread of the disease to medical facilities and other people.

If you develop serious symptoms seek medical care early and contact local health authorities in advance. Note any recent contact with others and travel details to provide to authorities who can trace and prevent spread of the disease.Mask and glove usageWear a mask if you are coughing or sneezing.Do not touch the mask while wearing it. Clean hands if you touch the mask.Do not reuse single-use masks.The COVID-19 virus can still be picked up on rubber gloves and transmitted by touching your face.

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