‘Wear a mask’: Doctor demonstrates how prolonged mask-wearing does not lead to carbon dioxide retention
Dr. Tanya Selak, an anesthetist based in Australia, posted a video after having worn a mask for six hours to debunk the idea that face masks can lead to breathing in more CO2.
Dr. Tanya Selak, an anesthetist based in Australia, posted a video after having worn a mask for six hours to debunk the idea that face masks can lead to breathing in more CO2.
Delta screening process for travelers who cannot wear a mask begins Monday
Delta Air Lines' new "Clearance-to-Fly" screening process for travelers who have medical conditions that prevent them from wearing masks kicks in on Monday.
Delta Air Lines' new "Clearance-to-Fly" screening process for travelers who have medical conditions that prevent them from wearing masks kicks in on Monday.
Shelter dogs surprise quarantined seniors outside their windows
Aspen, Big Hank and Melissa brightened the day of more than 70 patients in Brookhaven. The rescues, two of whom are still in need of a forever home, were boosted up to peer into residents' rooms for a friendly hello.
Aspen, Big Hank and Melissa brightened the day of more than 70 patients in Brookhaven. The rescues, two of whom are still in need of a forever home, were boosted up to peer into residents' rooms for a friendly hello.
Governments around world eye tougher steps to fight COVID-19
Signs of governments reassessing their coronavirus response are scattered around the world.
Signs of governments reassessing their coronavirus response are scattered around the world.
Coronavirus rebounds around the world as deaths top 600,000
The U.S. has surpassed 140,000 COVID-19 deaths as well as leading the world with number of confirmed infections as Americans continue to flout mask mandates and social distancing guidelines.
The U.S. has surpassed 140,000 COVID-19 deaths as well as leading the world with number of confirmed infections as Americans continue to flout mask mandates and social distancing guidelines.
85 babies have tested positive for COVID-19 in one Texas county
“Please help us to stop the spread of this disease,” a county health official said.
“Please help us to stop the spread of this disease,” a county health official said.
Kentucky couple fit with ankle monitors, placed on house arrest for refusing to sign quarantine documents
A Kentucky couple was fitted with ankle monitors and placed on house arrest after the wife tested positive for coronavirus but refused to sign self-quarantine documents, according to reports.
A Kentucky couple was fitted with ankle monitors and placed on house arrest after the wife tested positive for coronavirus but refused to sign self-quarantine documents, according to reports.
As virus surges in some US states, emergency rooms swamped
Some patients have been moved into hallways, and nurses are working extra shifts to keep up with the surge.
Some patients have been moved into hallways, and nurses are working extra shifts to keep up with the surge.
New masks designed to help deaf, other disabled communities
New face coverings are designed to help a community that feels silenced.
New face coverings are designed to help a community that feels silenced.
Coronavirus patient, 24, who was ‘close to death’ leaves Texas hospital after 79 days
A 24-year-old coronavirus patient who was hospitalized for nearly three months and placed on a ventilator with "dismal odds" of survival was released from a Texas hospital Wednesday.
A 24-year-old coronavirus patient who was hospitalized for nearly three months and placed on a ventilator with "dismal odds" of survival was released from a Texas hospital Wednesday.
COVID concerns after deputies break up massive party at vacation rental home
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office says it's been breaking up crowds in vacation rental areas since the coronavirus pandemic began and now deputies are seeing more and more.
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office says it's been breaking up crowds in vacation rental areas since the coronavirus pandemic began and now deputies are seeing more and more.
Southern California woman tests positive for COVID-19 for second time after initial recovery
A Los Angeles woman is sharing her story to bring awareness to the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic after she tested positive for the virus for the second time despite doing "everything right."
A Los Angeles woman is sharing her story to bring awareness to the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic after she tested positive for the virus for the second time despite doing "everything right."
Johns Hopkins: More than 14 million COVID-19 cases, over 600K deaths from coronavirus around world
India crossed 1 million coronavirus cases on Friday, third only to the United States and Brazil.
India crossed 1 million coronavirus cases on Friday, third only to the United States and Brazil.
Former CDC Director & US Surgeon General says CDC missteps not an excuse to ignore science
U.S. hospitals have been ordered to stop sending COVID-19 ICU and patient hospitalization data to the CDC in Atlanta.
U.S. hospitals have been ordered to stop sending COVID-19 ICU and patient hospitalization data to the CDC in Atlanta.
Florida in 'red zone' of COVID-19 case growth, report shows
A report compiled for the White House Coronavirus Task Force shows 18 states, including Florida, are in the "red zone" for growing numbers of COVID-19 cases.
A report compiled for the White House Coronavirus Task Force shows 18 states, including Florida, are in the "red zone" for growing numbers of COVID-19 cases.
‘Be the change’: 4 high school students create a coloring book to teach kids about COVID-19
Four high schoolers decided that they could make a more entertaining and hands-on way to help kids understand a disease that confuses even adults — with a coloring book.
Four high schoolers decided that they could make a more entertaining and hands-on way to help kids understand a disease that confuses even adults — with a coloring book.
Remote region of Brazil's Amazon counts 1st COVID-19 deaths
The first deaths from COVID-19 have come to a vast, remote region of the Amazon that Brazil's government says is home to greatest concentration of isolated Indigenous groups in the world.
The first deaths from COVID-19 have come to a vast, remote region of the Amazon that Brazil's government says is home to greatest concentration of isolated Indigenous groups in the world.
Los Angeles health officials release tips on how to deal with ‘quarantigue’ amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Los Angeles Public Health Department recently put out a set of guidelines aimed at helping people combat the growing quarantine fatigue that has surfaced as a result of the ongoing pandemic.
The Los Angeles Public Health Department recently put out a set of guidelines aimed at helping people combat the growing quarantine fatigue that has surfaced as a result of the ongoing pandemic.
Democrats say White House blocking CDC head from testifying
House Democrats are criticizing the White House for blocking the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from testifying at a public hearing on safely reopening the nation's schools.
House Democrats are criticizing the White House for blocking the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from testifying at a public hearing on safely reopening the nation's schools.
Some anti-maskers are wearing facial coverings made of mesh that offer no protection from COVID-19
Some anti-maskers who previously refused to wear facial coverings are apparently deciding to wear face masks that offer no actual protection from respiratory droplets that can help spread a virus the COVID-19.
Some anti-maskers who previously refused to wear facial coverings are apparently deciding to wear face masks that offer no actual protection from respiratory droplets that can help spread a virus the COVID-19.