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Now Is the Time for a National Mask Mandate, Experts Say
Face masks are a crucial tool in helping to prevent the spread of COVID-19. And if enough people aren’t wearing them, a national mask mandate could—and probably should—be in our future, experts say. Considering how …
Are Outdoor Fitness Classes Safe During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
While most gyms and studios closed their doors at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many fitness spaces have since reopened—though some may look a little different in terms of occupancy, procedures, and offerings. For …
Remdesivir Is Now the First FDA-Approved Treatment for COVID-19
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just approved the antiviral drug remdesivir for the treatment of COVID-19. Remdesivir was originally developed to treat Ebola virus, and it was one of the drugs President Trump took …
11 Emotions That Are Totally Normal to Feel Ahead of the Election
What does it mean to have ‘normal emotions’ in the year 2020, anyway? And what does it mean now, with Election Day less than two weeks away? Everyone is handling the anticipation differently. Maybe you’re …
Does Wearing Two Masks at the Same Time Provide More Protection From Coronavirus
Former Vice President and current presidential candidate Joe Biden was spotted wearing not one, but two masks a few times during the presidential campaign. So just how necessary is it to wear two masks? And …
Dr. Fauci Says a COVID-19 Herd Immunity Strategy Is ‘Total Nonsense’
The idea of using herd immunity to address the COVID-19 pandemic comes up again and again. But Anthony Fauci, M.D., director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, argued against relying on a …
Who Counts as a ‘Close Contact’ of Someone With COVID-19?
Today the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just updated and expanded its definition of who a “close contact” of someone with COVID-19 is. Previously, the CDC defined a close contact as someone who …