Known symptoms of the novel coronavirus include fever, cough and shortness of breath, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). But aside from using a thermometer to monitor for high temperature, should you be stockpiling your medicine cabinet with other tools, like an oximeter? A pulse oximeter is a non-invasive way to […]
Coronavirus outbreak at Massachusetts veterans’ home kills at least 6, additional tests pending
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. Thirteen veterans at the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke, Mass., died this month, and at least six of the victims tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Five other COVID-19 test results are pending, one result was negative and one was unclear. […]
Running outside during the coronavirus pandemic: Is it OK?
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. As more research suggests the possibility that the novel coronavirus may have the potential to become airborne, some are questioning whether going for walks or runs outside amid the pandemic can still be considered safe. “Our understanding of coronavirus transmission […]
Running outside during the coronavirus pandemic: Is it OK?
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. As more research suggests the possibility that the novel coronavirus may have the potential to become airborne, some are questioning whether going for walks or runs outside amid the pandemic can still be considered safe. “Our understanding of coronavirus transmission […]
Don’t flush coronavirus disinfectant wipes down toilet, EPA warns
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. Lysol wipes, Kleenex and other disinfectant products are flying off the shelves as Americans seek to keep the novel coronavirus from entering their homes, but disposing of the items as you would regular toilet paper may be creating a […]
Is your coronavirus-prevention mask considered medical waste?
While health officials insist the general public does not need to wear surgical masks or other personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent contracting the novel coronavirus, millions have emptied store shelves in search of the gear. But once you’re done with your single-use equipment, is it considered medical waste or can it go out with […]
Coronavirus causing rise in drug, alcohol relapses among people in recovery, expert says
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. As the nation gets more stringent about non-essential travel and bans on group gatherings to slow the spread of coronavirus, one expert says the pandemic may result in an unintended rise in drug and alcohol relapses among those who are in recovery. HOW DOES THE […]
North Dakota confirms first coronavirus-related death
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. The state of North Dakota has confirmed its first coronavirus-related death on Friday and said the victim was a man in his 90s with underlying health conditions. The man, from Cass County, acquired COVID-19 through community spread, according to […]
Coronavirus advice for contact lens wearers includes switching to glasses
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. Contact lens wearers are being advised to switch to glasses amid the novel coronavirus outbreak as doing so may lessen the urge to touch your eyes. The advice, issued by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), is part of […]
Why risk of contracting coronavirus isn’t enough to keep people apart
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. Despite urging from public officials to practice social distancing and avoid crowded parks and beaches in an effort to control the spread of coronavirus, many can’t seem to grasp the concept. As a result, governors across the nation have […]
