# Weekly Roundup 4/19 – The Latest Informative Coronavirus News

**Author:** Dr. Frank Lipman  
**Published:** 2020-04-24  
**Category:** Health & Wellness

Weekly roundup of the latest informative coronavirus news hand selected by Dr. Frank Lipman. Check back for more each week.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH NEWS:Endocrine-disrupting chemicals weaken us in our COVID-19 battleWe are an unhealthy nation—and many of our elevated disease rates are linked to environmental chemicals. COVID-19 is bringing into sharp focus the need to prevent this widespread exposure.THE NEW YORK TIMES: Is the Virus on My Clothes? My Shoes? My Hair? My Newspaper?We asked the experts to answer questions about all the places coronavirus lurks (or doesn’t). You’ll feel better after reading this.FOOD NAVIGATOR:Coronavirus and obesity: Doctors take aim at food industry over poor dietsDoctors call out the food industry for ‘normalizing’ ultra-processed junk food, as more evidence emerges suggesting poor diet is the root cause behind increased mortality in COVID19.THE NEW YORK TIMES:How Poor Diet Contributes to Coronavirus RiskImproving our metabolic health could help ward off future medical, economic and social calamities from whatever pathogen next comes down the pike.THE NEW YORK TIMES:How Covid-19 Is Making Millions of Americans HealthierPeople are finally cooking more.THE WASHINGTON POST:The calming power of a simple walk during a pandemicAt a time when many of us feel isolated, stepping outside can reconnect us to something larger than ourselves.THE WASHINGTON POST:Overeating during the shutdown? Research says don't beat yourself up - try being kindCOVID EXIT STRATEGY:How We Will Beat COVID-19 These 20 critical interventions are needed to stop the spread of COVID-19. VICE: The Makers of Lysol Had to Issue a Warning Against Drinking Bleach after Trump Said it Might Cure CoronavirusYOUTUBE:Penguins on the loose in South Africa’s empty streetsThe Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) says its rangers currently have their hands full to keep African penguins from wandering into the quiet streets during the national lockdown.

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