Can I use a face shield instead of a mask?
No. Health officials don’t recommend the clear plastic barriers as a substitute for masks because of the lack of research on whether they keep an infected person from spreading viral droplets to others.
No. Health officials don’t recommend the clear plastic barriers as a substitute for masks because of the lack of research on whether they keep an infected person from spreading viral droplets to others.
Coronavirus pandemic brings hard times for farmers, worsening hunger
The coronavirus pandemic has brought hard times for many farmers and has imperiled food security for many millions both in the cities and the countryside.
The coronavirus pandemic has brought hard times for many farmers and has imperiled food security for many millions both in the cities and the countryside.
Laid-off advertising executive mows lawns for seniors at no charge
Brian Schwartz says he wants to do some good.
Brian Schwartz says he wants to do some good.
Trash piles up amid New York's pandemic budget crunch
A $25 million cut from the Sanitation Department's budget in July meant a 60% reduction in pickups of public trash baskets.
A $25 million cut from the Sanitation Department's budget in July meant a 60% reduction in pickups of public trash baskets.
NYC teachers union prepares for possible strike as school safety discussions continue
As the first day of school in New York City comes closer, it's still unknown if the city's teachers will go on strike over coronavirus safety measures at the city's schools.
As the first day of school in New York City comes closer, it's still unknown if the city's teachers will go on strike over coronavirus safety measures at the city's schools.
US surpasses 6M COVID-19 cases as new White House coronavirus doctor pushes unproven ‘herd immunity’ approach
According to data from Johns Hopkins University, the United States has surpassed 6 million recorded coronavirus cases since the pandemic began.
According to data from Johns Hopkins University, the United States has surpassed 6 million recorded coronavirus cases since the pandemic began.
Research suggests coronavirus vaccine will likely require 2 shots to be effective
Evidence and continuing studies are suggesting that people may need two doses, not just one in order for the vaccine to be effective.
Evidence and continuing studies are suggesting that people may need two doses, not just one in order for the vaccine to be effective.
A Zoom Thanksgiving? Summer could give way to a bleaker fall
The virus is blamed for over 180,000 deaths and 6 million confirmed infections in the U.S. Worldwide, the death toll is put at almost 850,000, with over 25 million cases.
The virus is blamed for over 180,000 deaths and 6 million confirmed infections in the U.S. Worldwide, the death toll is put at almost 850,000, with over 25 million cases.
Trump's payroll tax deferral is about to take effect — what it will mean for you
Companies can stop withholding employees' payroll taxes beginning Sept. 1.
Companies can stop withholding employees' payroll taxes beginning Sept. 1.
Will NYC's teachers go on strike?
As the first day of school in New York City comes closer, it's still unknown if the city's teachers will go on strike over coronavirus safety measures at the city's schools.
As the first day of school in New York City comes closer, it's still unknown if the city's teachers will go on strike over coronavirus safety measures at the city's schools.
More than 1,000 University of Alabama students test positive for COVID-19 since classes resumed
City of Tuscaloosa closed bars for two weeks and suspended bar service at restaurants after the spike in cases at the university.
City of Tuscaloosa closed bars for two weeks and suspended bar service at restaurants after the spike in cases at the university.
Fad or future? Telehealth expansion eyed beyond COVID-19 pandemic
During the coronavirus pandemic the use of telehealth visits has taken off after Medicare temporarily relaxed restrictions that predated the smartphone era.
During the coronavirus pandemic the use of telehealth visits has taken off after Medicare temporarily relaxed restrictions that predated the smartphone era.
SUNY Oneonta to close for 2 weeks after 105 test positive for coronavirus
The campus of SUNY Oneonta will shut down for two weeks after more than 100 people in the college community tested positive for the coronavirus, officials announced Sunday.
The campus of SUNY Oneonta will shut down for two weeks after more than 100 people in the college community tested positive for the coronavirus, officials announced Sunday.
France COVID-19 case surge threatens nationwide back-to-school plan
France's government is admitting that not all classrooms can safely reopen Tuesday as planned.
France's government is admitting that not all classrooms can safely reopen Tuesday as planned.
India records biggest single-day coronavirus infection spike with 78,761 new cases
India registered 78,761 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, the biggest single-day spike in the world since the pandemic began, just as the government began easing restrictions to help the battered economy.
India registered 78,761 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, the biggest single-day spike in the world since the pandemic began, just as the government began easing restrictions to help the battered economy.
Study suggests people who believe COVID-19 conspiracy theories get the misinformation from social media
A study conducted in the United Kingdom suggests that social media is a key vector when it comes to the spread of conspiracy theories regarding the validity of preventative health measures during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A study conducted in the United Kingdom suggests that social media is a key vector when it comes to the spread of conspiracy theories regarding the validity of preventative health measures during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Salmonella outbreak linked to peaches expands to 12 states
A salmonella outbreak linked to peaches has expanded to 12 states with 78 illnesses, officials said.
A salmonella outbreak linked to peaches has expanded to 12 states with 78 illnesses, officials said.
Survey shows 1 in 5 Americans don't believe in vaccines
Roughly 20 percent of Americans say they don’t trust vaccines, according to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania.
Roughly 20 percent of Americans say they don’t trust vaccines, according to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania.
University of Alabama infections since return top 1,000
The University of Alabama reported Friday that an additional 481 students have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to more than 1,000 infections since students returned to campus for the fall.
The University of Alabama reported Friday that an additional 481 students have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to more than 1,000 infections since students returned to campus for the fall.
Hair loss, kidney damage, fatigue, emerge as possible long-term impacts of COVID-19
The severity of COVID-19 can vary from showing no symptoms at all to a life-threatening illness, but doctors caring for patients in the short term are also picking up on what could come weeks or months down the line.
The severity of COVID-19 can vary from showing no symptoms at all to a life-threatening illness, but doctors caring for patients in the short term are also picking up on what could come weeks or months down the line.