Allison Aubrey
Stories
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Health
Health Safety Tips For When It's Time To Emerge From Lockdowns
As more states continue to ease shelter-in-place restrictions, what are the safest ways to get back out into society — whether it's outdoors, going to church or returning to work?
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Health
How To Keep People Safe As Quarantine Fatigue Sets In
Social distancing has slowed COVID-19 — but quarantine fatigue is taking a toll, and loneliness bring its own health problems. Researchers have put forth a set of evidence-based pick-me-ups.
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Politics
There's Disagreement Over Whether States Are Ready To Reopen
As Georgia and South Carolina move toward reopening, some public health officials say it's premature. Local elected leaders say they need help to protect their communities from the pandemic.
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Health
Who's Hit Hardest By COVID-19? Why Obesity, Stress And Race All Matter
Data shows people with certain chronic conditions are more likely to get severe COVID-19 symptoms. Why are they hit harder and what explains the disease's disproportionate affect on African Americans?
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Health
How Long Does It Take To Recover From COVID-19?
If you have COVID-19 or suspect you do, here's what doctors say about what to expect and when you can stop isolating.
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Health
Should We All Be Wearing Masks In Public? Health Experts Revisit The Question
There are rumblings that U.S. health officials may start encouraging Americans to wear face masks to cut down on asymptomatic spread. But with continued shortages, it's not clear how we'd do that.
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Politics
Despite Trump's Claims, U.S. Falls Behind In Coronavirus Testing
President Trump said guidelines urging social distancing to slow the spread of the coronavirus will remain in place for at least another month. He also stated testing is ramping up, but is it?
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Health
Is Loss Of Smell And Taste A Symptom Of COVID-19? Doctors Want To Find Out
They have seen patients who presented with these symptoms — then tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Now they're gathering data to see if they can prove that there is indeed a connection.
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Health
Health Care Workers Face Shortage Of Protective Gear
How severe is the shortage of protective gear facing health care workers, and what is being done to address it? There are continued reports of a lack of basic equipment — most notably masks.
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Science
How Long Can Coronavirus Survive On Hard Surfaces?
The new coronavirus can survive on hard surfaces such as plastic and stainless steel for up to 72 hours and on cardboard for up to 24 hours. To prevent transmission, keep surfaces clean.