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Coronavirus in your eyes: risk is higher due to strength of strain say researchers

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Researchers based in Hong Kong say that COVID-19 infection via the eyes is a greater risk than before because it is stronger than previous coronaviruses - but hand hygiene rather than protective eyewear still remains paramount.

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