Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday reported 3,628 new cases of COVID-19 and 53 related deaths, high numbers that partly reflect delays in the state’s electronic lab system. The total number of cases in the county now stands at 172,325, with 4,351 cumulative deaths, authorities said in a statement. …
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Does it matter what type of mask you wear? Yes. Different types of face masks offer different levels of protection. N95 grade surgical respirators offer the highest level of protection against Covid-19 infection, followed by surgical grade masks. However, these masks are expensive, with a limited supply, contribute to landfill …
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From left, Garrett Schaffel and Judy Beard, legislative and national policy director for the United States Postal Union of Workers, carry a priority mailbox to the Capitol for a photo shoot on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.Bill Clark / CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images Janine Jackson: One congressman said it …
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The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. The daily number of coronavirus deaths in the United States has exceeded more than 1,000 for four consecutive days as the country struggles to contain a resurgence of the Covid-19 …
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Image copyright SOPA Images In the week that the University of Oxford announced promising results from its coronavirus vaccine trial, we are looking at claims on social media about the vaccines and misleading claims about their safety. The anti-vaccination movement has gained momentum online in recent years, and anti-vaccination activists …
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