Health

Coronavirus: Tips for New Closing Powers

Councils in England will gain new powers starting Saturday to force owners to close bars, cafes, shops and restaurants in areas affected by outbreaks of coronavirus. Boris Johnson said local authorities could also close public places, such as parks, and cancel events. And he announced that the government will issue …

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Mosquitoes fly free as health departments focus on viruses

Sprayer, bloated welts, citronella. It is mosquito season. And in a typical year, the Delaware County Health Department in Ohio would put up more than 90 mosquito traps per week – black tubs of standing water with nets designed to catch small insects. But this year, due to COVID-19, the …

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