Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb (R) joined a growing list of state leaders who announced mandatory mask orders as a measure to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. The state order that Holcomb signed on Wednesday will require residents to wear a mask at all times in indoor public spaces, on …
Read More »Promise and prevention: experts discuss race for COVID-19 vaccine
NEW YORK (Reuters) – As the global race for a COVID-19 vaccine accelerates, Reuters invited a group of healthcare experts to answer questions as part of our #AskReuters Twitter chat series. FILE PHOTO: Professor Gottfried Kremsner injects a coronavirus disease vaccine (COVID-19) from the German biotech company CureVac into a …
Read More »MIT engineers designed an affordable, reusable face mask that’s as effective as an N95 – Take a look – NBC New York
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the shortage of N95 respiratory masks presented a dire situation for front-line and healthcare workers who needed them most. Essential workers who relied on N95 masks had no choice but to wear what were supposed to be N95 disposable masks for weeks. Some …
Read More »Almost 3,500 public health experts sign a letter in support of Fauci
More than 3,000 public health experts have signed a letter in support of the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Anthony FauciAnthony FauciPelosi calls the coronavirus the “Trump virus” Bolton defends Cheney amid a clash with conservatives in the House of Representatives Trump says the coronavirus …
Read More »Allegheny Co. creates a ‘COVID Field Response Team’ to see which companies do not follow coronavirus orders – CBS Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Allegheny County is launching a team that will visit businesses and use checklists to see who is following coronavirus orders. The company name and a copy of the checklist will be posted on the county website for public viewing. Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald says the county …
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