US nursing home cases up nearly 80% in COVID-19 rebound

US nursing home cases up nearly 80% in COVID-19 rebound

A new report says COVID-19 cases in U.S. nursing homes jumped nearly 80% earlier this summer, driven by rampant spread across the South and much of the West.

A new report says COVID-19 cases in U.S. nursing homes jumped nearly 80% earlier this summer, driven by rampant spread across the South and much of the West.

The home front: Stories from nurses in the fight against COVID-19

The home front: Stories from nurses in the fight against COVID-19

For the nurses across the globe, home is fraught with uncertainty. Are they exposing their partners and children? Should they quit their jobs to keep their families safe?

For the nurses across the globe, home is fraught with uncertainty. Are they exposing their partners and children? Should they quit their jobs to keep their families safe?

Coronavirus pandemic reshaping air travel as carriers struggle

Coronavirus pandemic reshaping air travel as carriers struggle

Airlines are trying to convince a frightened public that measures like mandatory face masks and hospital-grade air filters make sitting in a plane safer than many other indoor settings during the coronavirus pandemic, but it isn’t working.

Airlines are trying to convince a frightened public that measures like mandatory face masks and hospital-grade air filters make sitting in a plane safer than many other indoor settings during the coronavirus pandemic, but it isn’t working.

Fear, language barriers hinder immigrant COVID-19 contact-tracing

Fear, language barriers hinder immigrant COVID-19 contact-tracing

The crucial job of reaching people who test positive for the coronavirus and those they’ve come in contact with is proving especially difficult in immigrant communities because of language barriers, confusion and fear of the government.

The crucial job of reaching people who test positive for the coronavirus and those they’ve come in contact with is proving especially difficult in immigrant communities because of language barriers, confusion and fear of the government.

‘The worst fall from a public health perspective’: CDC director warns of dual threat of COVID-19 and flu

‘The worst fall from a public health perspective’: CDC director warns of dual threat of COVID-19 and flu

CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield warned that if Americans don’t practice basic measures to fight the spread of the coronavirus now, the U.S. could face “the worst fall from a public health perspective.”

CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield warned that if Americans don’t practice basic measures to fight the spread of the coronavirus now, the U.S. could face “the worst fall from a public health perspective.”

Study: Wearing neck gaiters as mask may increase risk of COVID-19 spread

Study: Wearing neck gaiters as mask may increase risk of COVID-19 spread

A recent study by Duke University researchers showed that while some masks are effective in helping prevent COVID-19 spread, others — like neck gaiters — do not appear to provide much benefit, and could potentially increase the risk of spreading the coronavirus through respiratory droplets.

A recent study by Duke University researchers showed that while some masks are effective in helping prevent COVID-19 spread, others — like neck gaiters — do not appear to provide much benefit, and could potentially increase the risk of spreading the coronavirus through respiratory droplets.

COVID-19 fears putting off doctor visits could hurt kids' vaccine season this fall

COVID-19 fears putting off doctor visits could hurt kids' vaccine season this fall

A new national survey found while the majority of parents believe vaccines are the best way to protect their children, about two-thirds are still fearful of taking their kids to their pediatrician's office because of COVID-19.

A new national survey found while the majority of parents believe vaccines are the best way to protect their children, about two-thirds are still fearful of taking their kids to their pediatrician's office because of COVID-19.

Infectious disease experts say it may take 1 year for COVID-19 vaccine to be widely available after approval

Infectious disease experts say it may take 1 year for COVID-19 vaccine to be widely available after approval

According to a survey from InCrowd, a medical research company, a majority of infectious disease experts believed it would likely take as long as a year before a coronavirus vaccine is widely available to the public after the vaccine’s approval.

According to a survey from InCrowd, a medical research company, a majority of infectious disease experts believed it would likely take as long as a year before a coronavirus vaccine is widely available to the public after the vaccine’s approval.

40% spike in known new child COVID-19 cases raises questions about school

40% spike in known new child COVID-19 cases raises questions about school

With the start of the school year quickly approaching, doctors are racing to learn how the virus impacts children as an increase of about 40 percent in known new child cases was just reported.

With the start of the school year quickly approaching, doctors are racing to learn how the virus impacts children as an increase of about 40 percent in known new child cases was just reported.

Things to consider when visiting grandparents amid COVID-19

Things to consider when visiting grandparents amid COVID-19

A Cleveland Clinic doctor tells us visiting grandparents and older relatives is possible, but there are several things to consider.

A Cleveland Clinic doctor tells us visiting grandparents and older relatives is possible, but there are several things to consider.

Parents rally against Grosse Pointe schools not offering in-person learning

Parents rally against Grosse Pointe schools not offering in-person learning

This protest effort emerged from a Facebook group put in motion after the superintendent for Grosse Pointe Public Schools announced the school district will start the year with remote learning only, offering a plan to reintroduce students to in-person learning when appropriate.

This protest effort emerged from a Facebook group put in motion after the superintendent for Grosse Pointe Public Schools announced the school district will start the year with remote learning only, offering a plan to reintroduce students to in-person learning when appropriate.

Trump's pandemic relief orders are limited in scope

Trump's pandemic relief orders are limited in scope

The executive orders signed by President Donald Trump to help Americans cope with an economic recession are far less sweeping than any relief bill Congress could pass and raise questions about effective they will be.

The executive orders signed by President Donald Trump to help Americans cope with an economic recession are far less sweeping than any relief bill Congress could pass and raise questions about effective they will be.

65% of COVID-19 survivors surveyed report experiencing hair loss, among other long-term effects

65% of COVID-19 survivors surveyed report experiencing hair loss, among other long-term effects

A recent survey conducted by Survivor Corps, a COVID-19 nonprofit, and Dr. Natalie Lambert from Indiana University School of Medicine found that 65% of coronavirus survivors reported hair loss.

A recent survey conducted by Survivor Corps, a COVID-19 nonprofit, and Dr. Natalie Lambert from Indiana University School of Medicine found that 65% of coronavirus survivors reported hair loss.