by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Jul 15, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestExperts say consistent messaging from community and political leaders as well as continued public education about COVID-19 are key factors in the effort to normalize wearing masks in America. Getty Images As America works to implement public safety measures such as wearing masks and physical distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19, some […]
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Jul 15, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestTropical storms and hurricanes won’t stop just because there’s a pandemic. Getty Images As if COVID-19 wasn’t enough, the United States will still face many natural disasters this year, along with the regular seasonal flu. Health officials advise...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Jul 15, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestExperts say how tightly a mask fits around your face is probably more important than the material used to make the mask. Getty Images Experts say most face masks provide at least some protection against the spread of COVID-19. They note that how a...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Jul 15, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestExperts say herd immunity is a long ways off for COVID-19, so behaviors such as mask-wearing and maintaining physical distance are still the best ways to stop the spread of the disease. Getty Images Experts say we’re nowhere close to achieving herd...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Jul 15, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestTexas hospitals are running out of space as COVID-19 spreads. Getty Images Texas has seen a spike in cases that has reduced ICU bed availability to just 4 percent. Several other states have seen similar rises. If the situation isn’t brought under...
