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Will Coronavirus End?

The novel coronavirus known as COVID-19 first made its appearance in Wuhan, China at the end of 2019 and quickly spread around the world to become a pandemic. Countries all over the globe closed their borders, shut down businesses and schools, and ordered citizens to stay inside and only go…

How Did the Coronavirus Pandemic Start?

Right now it is very difficult to get through a single day without hearing or thinking about coronavirus. The term coronavirus describes a general category of viruses. There are hundreds of different coronaviruses, but it is thought that only seven currently affect humans. Scientists have assigned four of the most…

Is Coronavirus Fatal?

The terms coronavirus and COVID-19 have struck panic in people across the globe. This is certainly understandable given the statistics of those impacted and the unprecedented fallout in every segment of society in every country of the world. With so many hospitals being overwhelmed by patients needing beds and ventilators,…

What Does the Coronavirus Feel Like?

Maintaining an awareness of how our bodies feel is a good way to notice any changes in our physical or mental well-being. Depending on our own general health condition and medical history, there is a range of normal that may vary from one individual to the next. Sometimes, it can…

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How Coronavirus Spreads

This is a time of great uncertainty that the world is living in now. COVID-19, a novel coronavirus, has created confusion, fear, and a great number of theories about how it spreads. Some theories are true, but others are not, and these falsehoods can be harmful, or at least, distracting….

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How Do I Get a COVID-19 Test with Medicare?

With news about the COVID-19 pandemic changing frequently, understanding how Medicare insurance recipients should approach testing for the virus as a beneficiary is more important than ever. Who Should Get Tested for COVID-19? If testing resources are limited in your area, you may be restricted by local policy as to…

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Does Medicare Cover Hydroxychloroquine?

Hydroxychloroquine is most commonly used as an antimalarial drug, but is also closely associated with treatment of autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis. Despite recent headlines during the coronavirus pandemic that have made hydroxychloroquine more of a household name, it’s important to only take medications when…

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Can Medicare Help Cover Meal Deliveries During Stay-at-Home Orders?

Due to the coronavirus pandemic of 2020, many states issued stay-at-home orders along with business closure restrictions. These emergency restrictions have meant that affected restaurants have been unable to serve dine-in patrons, and instead, they have only been able to offer take-out, drive-thru or at-home delivery of prepared foods. This…

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How Will Medicare Help if I’m Hospitalized for Coronavirus?

At the beginning of 2020, the novel coronavirus began spreading throughout the world, leading many countries to take extreme measures to reduce the number of people infected. The virus itself presents as a pneumonia-like disease that affects the respiratory system. Patients are have a pre-existing health condition, especially one that…