The current guidance for safe social distancing may not be enough to stop the spread of COVID-19, a new analysis suggests. In the report, researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Oxford say other factors, such as ventilation, crowd size, exposure time and whether face coverings are worn, need to be […]
Less than a week after the close of a massive 10-day motorcycle rally in Sturgis, South Dakota, health officials in the state, as well as in Nebraska and Minnesota, have traced multiple new COVID-19 cases back to the event. The rally, which drew hundreds of thousands of bikers to Sturgis, has been connected with 15 […]
It’s five months into COVID-19 being an official global pandemic, so you’re probably familiar with the common safety refrains. Stay home if you’re sick. Keep your distance (at least six feet, with 10 to 15 being even better according to the CDC). Wear a mask. Wash your hands. Per CDC guidelines, soap and water will […]
Coronavirus has postponed concerts, canceled sporting events and basically upended life as we know it. But there’s one thing the virus can’t stop: Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. The annual contest, which takes place every year in in Coney Island on the Fourth of July, has announced it will go on as planned this year, […]
People have been looking at “superfoods” in recent years to help them get and stay healthy, but this year, with the advent of the coronavirus pandemic, that drive to “boost” the immune system with foods has never been greater. The 7 fruits listed below are a fantastic way to get those vital nutrients into your […]
Social distancing in <span id=”locationname”></span> because of Coronavirus (COVID-19) is the best thing we can do right now to decrease the risk of spreading the virus in our communities. But social distancing and self-isolation can be really stressful. The CDC says the following people may respond more strongly to the stress of a crisis such as this: […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) last Thursday evening released new guidelines for schools, workplaces and other venues throughout the United States to reopen safely as the country continues to wrestle with the coronavirus pandemic. The direction comes after calls from lawmakers and state officials mounted for the CDC to weigh in on […]
Sales at U.S. retailers sank a record 16.4% in April (economists polled by MarketWatch expected a 12.5% plunge) after the coronavirus pandemic shuttered much of the economy, cost millions of jobs and spawned an unprecedented slump in consumer spending. Retail sales tumbled in every category except online shopping, the government said Friday. Sales also sank […]
People in the United States spend upward of 90 percent of their time indoors — inside homes, apartment buildings, schools, and offices. With the threat of COVID-19 looming over every interaction, those indoor spaces (where the virus spreads more easily) can seem loaded with hidden threats. Fortunately, scientists already have the tools to make buildings […]
First Facebook and Google said they will let employees continue working from home for the rest of the year, announcing plans to reopen their offices soon but allowing more home working flexibility. Google’s Sundar Pichai originally stated the tech giant would keep its work from home policy until 1 June, but is extending it for […]