public health

We Are Doctors Who Study Trauma. Here's How To Cope With The Covid-19 Crisis
We are experiencing collective trauma unlike anything previously experienced in America.
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5 Mistakes People Make When Wearing Face Masks For Coronavirus
If you don't wear your mask the right way during this pandemic, your risk of spreading and catching COVID-19 increases.
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How Long Can Asymptomatic Coronavirus Carriers Infect Others?
Researchers are scrambling to gauge the risk of Covid-19 transmission from people who appear to be healthy.
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The United States Has The Most Confirmed Coronavirus Cases In The World
More than 1,000 people have died across the country so far, with the highest death toll in New York.
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All Of The Important Coronavirus Terms, Explained
Pandemic vs. outbreak? Social distancing vs. stay in place? Here's a glossary of common COVID-19 phrases and what they mean.
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These Are The Most Common Ways The Coronavirus Is Transmitted
You can get COVID-19 anywhere, but research suggests some modes are more contagious than others.
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U.S. Coronavirus Death Toll Rises To 17 As Virus Prompts Cancellations, Closures
Most of those who have died of COVID-19 in the U.S. so far have been in Washington state, with one death in California and two in Florida.
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Can Coronavirus Be Transmitted Through Food? Here's What You Should Know.
Experts say not to panic about food safety in restaurants and grocery stores and whether you need to stockpile.
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The Most Common Coronavirus Concerns, Answered By Doctors
Read this before you call your physician in a total panic over COVID-19.
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Coronavirus Death Rate Still Uncertain As Mild Cases Go Unreported
It's far too soon to predict whether the virus ultimately winds up worse than the flu or about the same.
By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press