Pranav Baskar
Stories
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Food
Coronavirus FAQs: What's Up With Bubble Dining? Should You Hand Out Halloween Candy?
Answers to your COVID-19 questions about how to handle Halloween trick-or-treaters, whether it's safe to eat in a restaurant's outdoor bubble and whether you can be infected through your ear canal.
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Health
Coronavirus FAQ: Folks At Trump-Biden Debate Were Scanned For Fever. Is That Helpful?
Temperature scans are becoming commonplace around the world — at political events, at doctors' offices, at airports and more. Do they provide useful info to help reduce the spread of COVID-19?
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Health
Why The Pandemic Could Change The Way We Record Deaths
Before COVID-19 came along, the world wasn't so great at counting deaths and understanding why people die. But the virus has propelled countries to ramp up their efforts.
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Global Health
Coronavirus FAQ: So Do Lots Of People Get COVID-19 From Flying?
A study released this week points to two passengers infected on a 4-hour flight. But there hasn't been a lot of documentation of transmission on planes. So how risky is flying?
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National
How Should I Cover My Face? A Deeper Look Into Neck Gaiters And Face Shields
Experts look into a new study that claims wearing a neck gaiter may be worse than no mask at all. And they discuss other face coverings such as goggles and plastic face shields.
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Law & Courts
Coronavirus FAQ: Can An Airline Put You On A No-Fly List For Refusing To Mask Up?
The matter of masks on planes has led to some contentious moments — and serious consequences. Is it legal to ban a passenger from flying for violating a mask mandate?
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Health
Coronavirus FAQ: What Does It Mean If I Can Blow Out A Candle While Wearing A Mask?
The candle test is one way to (roughly) assess the effectiveness of a mask. If your mask passes the test, you can help it do an even better job with some simple hacks.
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Health
Coronavirus FAQ: What's The Best Way To Care For A Loved One With COVID-19?
With cases on the rise, people want to know: How do I look after a family member who's been diagnosed and is at home? And how do I show support for a friend with the virus?
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Health
Coronavirus FAQs: Is It Safe To Dine Indoors — Or Outdoors?
We look at the risks to consider (and precautions to take) before a restaurant meal. Also: How risky is it to fly on fully booked flights?
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Health
Coronavirus FAQs: Is There A Polite Way To Remind Someone To Follow Pandemic Rules?
Also: if you're headed back to a physical workplace, how do you keep safe? And do you need to have a mask on all the time at work?