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Health officials in Middletown, New Jersey are tracking a group of coronaviruses stemming from a teen party, but are being rejected by parents, according to reports. Authorities said 20 people ages 15-19 are believed to have been exposed to the global pandemic at a house party on West Front Street …

It seemed to be rare good news in a country that has seen a stubbornly high infection rate and has inevitably raised hopes that so-called herd immunity, where an immune group protects a group still susceptible to the disease, could be near. Previous estimates have suggested that herd immunity rates …

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have released new guidelines for reopening schools, and authorities said parents should take the initiative in working to prevent COVID-19 from affecting schools. The CDC also released a checklist that includes some homework for parents and a summary of what should happen if …

Joining a vaccine trial will help scientists discover if potential vaccines work. Thibault Savary / Getty For the most up-to-date news and information on the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO website. If you are actively looking for a way to contribute constructively to the resolution of the coronavirus pandemic, you …

Cover your nose. Perhaps the biggest mistake that many people are making with face masks, other than not wearing them in public, is pulling the face covers down so that the nose is exposed. Amid the ongoing debate about when and where people should wear masks, and the mixed messages …