The American conversation around masks and COVID-19 has taken a dizzying turn. For months, wearing masks has been politicized as a sign of liberal leanings. But in recent days, ever more governors — many of them Republican — have moved to mandate masks. This week President Trump — arguably the nation’s most visible mask un-enthusiast … Continue reading Can Masks Save Us From More Lockdowns? Here’s What The Science Says
Safe Pregnancy As COVID-19 Surges: What’s Best For Mom And Baby?
Carissa Helmer and her husband had been trying to get pregnant for five or six months by early April, when COVID-19 started to spike in the Washington, D.C., area where they live. Maybe, they mused, they should stop trying to conceive for a few months. But then a pregnancy test came back positive. click here … Continue reading Safe Pregnancy As COVID-19 Surges: What’s Best For Mom And Baby?
Loneliness Hasn’t Increased Despite Pandemic, Research Finds. What Helped?
When the coronavirus barreled into the U.S. this year, the predominant public health advice for avoiding infection focused on physical isolation: No parties, concerts or sports events. No congregating inside bars or restaurants. No on-site family reunions. No play dates for kids. Just keep away from other people. Meanwhile, although social scientists supported that medical … Continue reading Loneliness Hasn’t Increased Despite Pandemic, Research Finds. What Helped?
Coronavirus Sparks New Interest In Using Ultraviolet Light To Disinfect Indoor Air
High up near the ceiling, in the dining room of his Seattle-area restaurant, Musa Firat recently installed a “killing zone” — a place where swaths of invisible electromagnetic energy penetrate the air, ready to disarm the coronavirus and other dangerous pathogens that drift upward in tiny, airborne particles. click here to read the entire npr … Continue reading Coronavirus Sparks New Interest In Using Ultraviolet Light To Disinfect Indoor Air
Your Boss Wants You Back. But Is It Safe?
Returning to work during the COVID-19 pandemic? This episode helps workers understand their rights, including current rules about unemployment, safety concerns and underlying conditions. Click here to read the entire npr article.
Coronavirus FAQ: How Do I Protect Myself If The Coronavirus Can Linger In The Air?
Quick answer first: Going to the grocery store where you and everyone else is wearing a mask and keeping a distance from each other is still considered a low-risk activity. Go get your summer strawberries! For background, aerosols are tiny microdroplets containing the virus that can be expelled when we talk or breathe and can … Continue reading Coronavirus FAQ: How Do I Protect Myself If The Coronavirus Can Linger In The Air?