We’re all anxiously awaiting the approval of the first COVID-19 vaccines, but the primary goal for those vaccines is not necessarily to prevent the infection, Anthony Fauci, M.D., director of the National Institute of Allergy …
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These Are the 5 Riskiest Thanksgiving Activities Amid COVID-19, According to the CDC
What’s the safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving amid COVID-19? Some traditional activities, like a big dinner with visiting friends and family, are riskier than others this year. But that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate at …
Why the Hydroxychloroquine Myth Persists
The confusion around hydroxychloroquine is one of the most enduring parts of the coronavirus pandemic. There’s no reliable medical evidence showing that the drug, which medical practitioners have used for years as an antimalarial and …
PSA: One Negative COVID-19 Test Is Not a Free Pass to Hang Out With All Your Friends
Over the past few days, several people close to Vice President Mike Pence have tested positive for COVID-19. Because Pence received a negative COVID-19 test, the White House argued that he’s safe to go on …
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 …
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 …