Health

The head of the World Health Organization on Monday dismissed complaints from countries complaining that contact tracking is too difficult to implement as a control strategy for the coronavirus pandemic as “lame.” The UN health agency has repeatedly warned countries that closing their COVID-19 outbreaks requires having a strong contact-locating …

Costco has stopped selling the $ 20 cakes often brought to birthday parties and celebrations, and the coronavirus pandemic may be to blame. What’s going on: Costco said in a recent Facebook post that it has stopped selling the $ 20 half-sheet cakes. Instead, the company has pointed customers to …

Mr. Newsom tracked down the reopening process, allowing counties to move at different speeds, repeatedly declaring “localism is determining” and promising to collaborate with county governments, not to issue orders. Church congregations were allowed to comply with restrictions. Proponents of the reopening such as Ms. Dhillon felt vindicated. “I feel …

At least 285 American children have developed a serious inflammatory condition related to the coronavirus, and while most recovered, the potential for long-term or permanent damage is unknown, two new studies suggest. The documents, published online Monday in the New England Journal of Medicine, provide the most comprehensive report on …

To say that this year has created unusual training situations is insufficient. But whether you’re working out in your living room, on the trails, or maybe even back in the gym, one thing remains consistent: You need a pair of good headphones. Regardless of the activity you choose, the best …