by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Sep 23, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestIf you have SARS-CoV-2 you can spread the disease even without symptoms. Getty Images Researchers found an estimated 20 percent of people with an infection with the new coronavirus remain symptom-free. Even people who are truly asymptomatic are able to spread the virus. Experts say it’s critical to continue practicing good hygiene, physical […]
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Sep 4, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestHealth experts rank bars and jails as the riskiest places for COVID-19 transmission. Getty Images In a new survey, epidemiologists ranked bars and jails as the riskiest places for COVID-19 transmission. Among the reasons health experts say bars are a...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Aug 18, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestExperts say how a neck gaiter is made and what material is used determines how effective the face coverings are against the novel coronavirus. Getty Images Researchers say certain types of neck gaiter face coverings aren’t effective in stopping the...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Aug 4, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestUsing pooled testing may help stop testing bottlenecks that delay results. Getty Images According to the FDA, sample pooling allows more people to be tested quickly using fewer testing resources. It does this by allowing saliva from several people to...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Jul 31, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestThe rate of COVID-19 transmission for kids age 10 and over can be just as high as it is for adults. Getty Images Recent research has found that kids can spread COVID-19 more easily than previously thought. One study that analyzed nearly 60,000...
