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There has been talk of the facial mask exemption during the COVID-19 pandemic that has been circulating on the internet for the past few weeks, but experts say very few people qualify, and the decision depends on each person’s doctor. “People with underlying chronic lung disease, such as COPD or …

LONDON (Reuters) – An experimental vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford against the new coronavirus produced an immune response in early-stage clinical trials, data showed on Monday, preserving hope that it could be in use by the end of the year. Called AZD1222, the vaccine has been …

NJ Advance Media learned that the Giants and Jets will play their 2020 home games at MetLife Stadium without fans, after Governor Murphy told teams that his 500-person state limit on outdoor gatherings would apply. to local NFL teams. Rutgers will also limit its audience to less than 500 spectators …

The shortage of medical equipment, including gowns and gloves, caused by the coronavirus outbreak may be helping to spread dangerous germs within health care facilities, according to officials who warned of a life-threatening fungus at a county health care facility. The Angels. Los Angeles County officials are warning of multiple …

By Tracy Rucinski and David Shepardson CHICAGO / WASHINGTON, July 20 (Reuters) – Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines have received strong demand from pilots for early departure packages aimed at thinning their work forces to weather the coronavirus pandemic, according to preliminary figures. The union representing Delta pilots said …