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Coronavirus: What is it and how can I protect myself? What is COVID-19 and how can I protect myself? Answer From Pritish K. Tosh, M.D. A new virus called the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was identified as the cause of a disease outbreak that began in China in 2019. The disease is called coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared  COVID-19  a pandemic. Public health groups, including the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and  WHO , are monitoring the pandemic and posting updates on their websites. These groups have also issued recommendations for preventing the spread of the virus. How does the coronavirus spread? Data has shown that the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) mainly spreads from person to person among those in close contact (within about 6 feet, or 2 meters). The virus spreads by respiratory droplets released when someone infected with t...

                 Environmental Health Technician As an environmental health practitioner (EHP), you'll develop, implement and enforce health policies using specialist technical skills and knowledge to maintain and safeguard standards relating to people's health and well-being. Your role will involve close liaison with officers from related council departments, as well as with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Alternative job titles include officer, adviser, educator, consultant, manager or enforcement officer. Types of environmental health practitioner You may work in many areas of the industry, or choose to specialise in one particular area, such as: environmental protection food safety and food standards health within the armed services housing noise control occupational health and safety pollution control public health waste management. Responsibilities As an environmental health practitioner, you'll need to: carry out routine or...

  Learn About Being a Software Engineer What does a software engineer do? Software engineers develop systems and software for businesses. These products range from business applications and games to network control systems and operating systems. A software engineer’s responsibilities may also include: Working with users to determine their software needs Designing, developing and testing a system or application according to the users’ specifications Drawing diagrams and models that help developers create the appropriate code for the system or application Documenting the system or application in detail to help those responsible for future maintenance Maintaining the system or application with updates and fixes as necessary Recommending software upgrades for existing systems or applications Collaborating with developers and other engineers to create software Average salary As a software engineer, your salary will vary depending on whether you develop applications or systems. Software ...

  What is Computer Engineering? , C omputer engineering is a field of engineering that integrates computer science with electronic engineering. Often referred to as computer hardware engineering, this branch of engineering deals with the designing, developing, researching and testing of computers and computer-related equipment. Becoming a computer engineer requires a degree but offers various career choices and employment opportunities. With computers and computer-based equipment being used in almost every area of our lives, computer engineers will always be in demand. Computer Engineering Defined C omputer hardware engineering is a branch of engineering having to do with computers and computer-related supplies and equipment. Computer engineers not only research, design and develop computers and equipment but also manufacture and install computers and computerized equipment. They also oversee the manufacturing process of computers and perform any upgrades that may be needed to ensu...