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The United States found itself increasingly isolated from the world on Tuesday as COVID-19 continued to spread throughout the southern and western states. With the number of U.S. coronavirus deaths reaching nearly 127,000, the European Union lifted travel restrictions for 15 countries, but not the U.S. Even China, where the …

More than half of people with COVID-19 have no idea how or where they became infected, underscoring the need for social distancing, more widespread use of masks, and better follow-up of contacts, especially at work. That’s the conclusion of a new survey by the Centers for Disease Control, released Tuesday, …

The turmoil of the past few weeks has turned my thoughts back to Rod Carew, whose past life as the Minnesota Twin talks about current affairs in Minneapolis and the country. In a tweet the other day, New York Times sports journalist John Branch (my former colleague, ever since I …

One study shows that tapered fit masks and home liners made of multiple layers of fabric are the best designs to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Researchers at Florida Atlantic University examined different materials and designs to find the best option to stop the spread of the virus-carrying droplets. …

Ronstik / iStock / Getty Images Plus If you’re bored with the idea of ​​spending even more time locked up in your home, let scientific writer Emily Anthes convince you that it’s at least an interesting place to be. Her new book,. The great interior, explores all kinds of things …