From nose to toes, doctors continue to discover uncommon signs of coronavirus infection by Rachel Nania, AARP, Updated October 9, 2020 Fever, cough and shortness of breath are not the only warning signs of a coronavirus infection, even if they are the most common. In recent months a growing number of doctors have documented a handful…
Read More Unusual Symptoms of COVID-19 You Need to Know AboutWhen political leaders suggest basic precautions appear unmanly, men are less likely to follow health and safety advice, experts say. By Daniel Victor Oct. 10, 2020 On Tuesday, and not for the first time, Joseph R. Biden Jr. described President Trump’s reluctant attitude toward wearing masks as “macho.” Tomi Lahren, a conservative commentator and Fox Nation…
Read More Coronavirus Safety Runs Into a Stubborn Barrier: MasculinityWith fears of a “twindemic” in the United States this fall, here’s a guide to understanding what’s making you feel terrible. By Donald G. McNeil Jr. Oct. 3, 2020 As influenza season approaches, some Americans, and especially parents, are worried that, if they or their children should become ill, it may not be easy to know which…
Read More Identify the Different Symptoms of the Flu and Covid-19Economic fallout from COVID-19 continues to hit lower-income Americans the hardest About six months into the pandemic, many Americans continue to face deep financial hardship. Among lower-income U.S. adults, 46% say they have had trouble paying their bills since the pandemic started, and 32% say it’s been hard for them to make rent or mortgage payments.…
Read More Low Income People Hardest Hit by COVID-19Ken Budd, AARP, September 24, 2020 Although there are no statistics on the number of people who’ve caught COVID-19 on planes, at least some passengers have likely been infected during air travel. Despite the risks, sitting on an airplane is probably safer than sitting in a crowded bar, some medical experts say. Read HERE.
Read More IS IT SAFE TO FLY ?COVID-19 Is Transmitted Through Aerosols. We Have Enough Evidence, Now It Is Time to Act BY JOSE-LUIS JIMENEZ AUGUST 25, 2020 7:00 AM EDT Jimenez is a Professor of Chemistry and a Fellow of the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences at the University of Colorado-Boulder. He is a highly cited researcher and a Fellow of…
Read More COVID-19 InfoFact Finders: New study finds neck gaiters may be worse than not wearing a mask By Melissa Egan| August 12, 2020 at 7:18 PM MST – Updated August 12 at 10:59 PM The new study from Duke University looked at mask efficacy for filtering droplets when you talk. Researchers tested 14 different kinds of masks. They shined iridescent light…
Read More Neck Gaiters?Wash your hands before leaving your house Wash your hands before and after most activities Stay at least 6 feet away from others (but droplets from a sneeze or cough can spread as much as 13 feet!) Wear a cloth face covering when out in public Wear it over your nose and mouth Wash your…
Read More 50 Essential COVID-19 Tips the CDC Wants You to KnowTips to cope with stress during COVID-191 PAUSE. Breathe. Notice how you feel TAKE BREAKS from COVID-19 content MAKE time to sleep and exercise REACH OUT and stay connected SEEK HELP if overwhelmed or unsafe For more information, click HERE. For resources in SC, click HERE.
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