Allison Aubrey
Stories
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Health
How To Do Social Distancing Correctly, And Other Listener Questions Answered
Here are answers to some basic questions about coronavirus — including just what social distancing means for friends, family and children.
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Health
It's Time To Get Serious About Social Distancing. Here's How
We're all trying to do the right thing. But how does this work exactly? Can we visit grandma? Have a playdate? Have friends for dinner? We check in with experts for answers.
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Health
No-Touch Greetings Take Off: People Are Getting Creative About Saying 'Hi'
Around the world, people are experimenting with new ways of expressing friendliness — without touching skin.
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Health
The New Coronavirus Can Live On Surfaces For 2-3 Days — Here's How To Clean Them
A new study measured the lifespan of the novel coronavirus on surfaces. Here's what they found, plus expert advice for cleaning the stuff you touch.
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Science
Research: Coronavirus Can Live For A Long Time In Air, On Surfaces
A new study is first to examine how long the new coronavirus can survive on steel, plastic and cardboard. It can live up to 72 hours, but that's under idealized lab conditions, not the real world.
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Health
Pandemic Panic? These 5 Tips Can Help You Regain Your Calm
There's a lot we can't control about the spread of coronavirus. But these five steps will help you manage your fears and protect your health.
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Health
Coronavirus 101: What You Need To Know To Prepare And Prevent
You might be wondering how to prevent coronavirus and protect your family if the virus continues to spread. Nancy Messonnier from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shares five things you can do to prepare. One takeaway: wash your hands often with soap and water.
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Listener Questions: What To Know About The New Coronavirus
Here are some answers to listener questions about the new coronavirus, including how it compares with the flu and what people in the United States should do to prepare.
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Health
Coronavirus Is Contagious, But Kids Seem Less Vulnerable So Far
A small study from China finds infected babies have only mild symptoms. And a study of pregnant women who were infected with the virus evaluates whether it can be passed on to their babies.
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Health
Taking Zinc Can Shorten Your Cold. Thank A 91-Year-Old Scientist For The Discovery
Dr. Ananda Prasad first turned up zinc's benefits to human growth back in the 1960s. Years later, his study and others found that the right dose of zinc can cut a cold's duration by days.