A cold front stretching from Colorado to Massachusetts is expected to produce heavy rains and heavy thunderstorms. Harmful winds and hail will pose the greatest risks, and even a tornado cannot be ruled out. The same system that affected the Midwest on Friday will change to the Northeast on Saturday. …
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‘Maskne’, yes, masked acne, now it’s one thing
A frustrating side effect of mandatory wearing of face masks during the coronavirus outbreak is that it is causing many people to explode. And that generated the term “mask” – or “mask” plus “acne”, referring to blemishes that result from the use of a face covering. Acne was already the …
Read More »United States stops visas for Chinese officials for Hong Kong freedoms: Pompeo
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Friday that Washington was imposing visa restrictions on Chinese officials responsible for restricting freedoms in Hong Kong, but did not mention any of the targets. FILE PHOTO: United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo gives a press conference on …
Read More »The spike in Kane County COVID-19 cases prompts warnings; State sees 857 new cases, 39 deaths
Kane County is one of eight counties in Illinois that shows warning signs of an increased risk of COVID-19. That’s according to new Illinois Department of Public Health risk metrics published on its statistics website COVID-19, dph.illinois.gov/countymetrics. The new tracking site went live on Friday, the same day that Illinois …
Read More »Do you feel sad and think you could have PTSD? Seek professional help before jumping to the wrong diagnosis, an expert advises.
If you are a frontline worker, a COVID-19 survivor, or just trying to survive each day, everyone has probably experienced some low emotional moments during the coronavirus pandemic. But how can you tell if your feelings are a case of sadness or a signal to seek professional help for PTSD …
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