according to the findings of a new study.In a report published earlier this month on the pre-print site medRxiv, researchers said that those who wear glasses at least eight hours during the day are less likely to contract the novel disease because they touch their eyes less frequently than those who do not wear glasses.COVID-19 mainly spreads when a sick person coughs, sneezes, or even talks, with the infectious particles posing a risk to healthy persons should they breathe those infectious particles in (hence the importance of mask-wearing and social distancing measures).

However, the virus can also spread through the membranes protecting your eyes, namely the conjunctiva.Indeed, "touching and rubbing of the eyes with contaminated hands.

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Abigail Breslin's dad dead after contracting coronavirus: 'I'm in shock and devastation'

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Abigail Breslin Mourns Father's Death After Battle With COVID-19

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Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on Feb. 27

coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Saturday.The Ontario government’s switch to a centralized procurement system stalled the replenishment of the province’s stockpile of personal protective equipment in the years leading up to the COVID-19 pandemic, an independent commission heard this week.Health Minister Christine Elliott told the commission examining the crisis’s impact on long-term care that the government expected its supply of PPE to be restocked, and that she was not aware at the time that the process had been held up by the change.

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New Brunswick reports 2 new COVID-19 cases Saturday

coronavirus on Saturday, both of which are in the Edmundston region.The cases involve two individuals in their 70s.As of Saturday, 41 cases remain active in the province. Canadians studying abroad say new quarantine rules come at a cost they can’t afford To date, New Brunswick has confirmed 1,430 cases of COVID-19.

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Pandemic leaves tribes without US recognition at higher risk

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Abigail Breslin Mourns The Death Of Her Father After COVID-19 Battle

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UK coronavirus death toll down a third in a week as daily fatalities rise by 290

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Man Utd Senior Cup winner alongside Paul Pogba now works at Asda after Covid-19 impact

Manchester United's youth team.In 2012, in an academy surrounded by Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard, Ravel Morrison and Michael Keane, Giverin helped United to silverware.The defender came on as a substitute and scored the second goal in the Manchester Senior Cup final. United won the clash 2-0.

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Crowds flock to parks and beaches during 15C sunshine despite scientist's Covid warning

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Ontario schools make plans for virtual graduations as COVID-19 pandemic drags on

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Ontario reports 1,185 new coronavirus cases, 16 more deaths

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Alberta Health Services apologizes for ‘frustration, worry’ due to COVID-19 vaccine rollout errors

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Gwyneth Paltrow says COVID-19 made her gain weight

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Planning to get a Covid jab in India? Here are 20 queries for those with co-morbidities

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Maharashtra records over 8,000 new Covid-19 cases for fourth day in row

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Iran. It also claims that the fighting will "bring great strife and darkness into the world".

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Halsey slams radio host for 'racist' remarks comparing BTS to the coronavirus

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At a virtual meeting in Portsmouth, key workers are in tears.

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U.S. House narrowly passes Biden’s $1.9T COVID-19 relief bill, clearing 1st hurdle

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Vaccine roll-out for over 85s in Cork, Galway centres

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Fraser Health identifies more COVID-19 variants of concern at 3 Surrey schools

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Fraser Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at Royal Columbian Hospital

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mental health issues. It took eight hours for Lexi to be assessed by a mental health professional.According to her family, after those eight hours a nurse told Lexi that calling a psychiatrist would take another two hours.The family said Lexi felt like a burden after she was asked something along the lines of, “Are you really going to make us call them?”Lexi went home that night, receiving no immediate help.

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Green notches triple-double, Warriors avenge loss to Hornets

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Halsey slams German radio host Matthias Matuschik for comparing BTS to the coronavirus

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Warriors G League G Jeremy Lin experienced racism on court

SAN FRANCISCO – Warriors G League guard Jeremy Lin shared on social media that he experienced an act of racism on the court.

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Canada adds 3,183 new COVID-19 cases amid AstraZeneca vaccine approval

COVID-19 on Friday amid the federal government’s approval of a third coronavirus vaccine, boosting the country’s rollout. Canada approves AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine The new numbers come amid Health Canada’s approval of the AstraZeneca vaccine Friday, marking a third approval following that of Pfizer and Moderna — all of which require two separate doses.Though the vaccine was less effective in its clinical trials than that of its rivals, the shot offered major benefits such as being able to be stored and transported at normal refrigerated temperatures.

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CDC: 5 Kentucky nursing home residents likely reinfected with COVID-19, 1 dies

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Depleted Raptors hand Rockets 10th straight loss

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High court tells Santa Clara it can't bar in-person worship

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Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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