However, Consistent Mask-Wearing Could Save about 70,000 Lives.
America’s Obesity Epidemic Threatens Effectiveness of Any COVID Vaccine
Vaccines can be less effective in obese adults than in the general population, leaving them more vulnerable to infection and illness.
Health Care Workers of Color Nearly Twice as Likely as Whites to Get COVID-19
Health care workers of color were more likely to care for patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19, more likely to report using inadequate protective gear,
COVID-19’s Mental and Economic Toll Higher in U.S. Than in Other Countries
Americans more likely to report mental health concerns, negative economic consequences — less likely to have a positive opinion of the government’s response..
No time to exercise? Then this training programme might be for you
A typical HIIT session involves doing multiple intervals, or bursts of relatively short, intense exercise separated by rest or light exercise.
‘As many reps as possible’ workouts may work as well as HIIT
“As many reps as possible” or AMRAP training is highly versatile and can be adapted for a wide range of fitness levels and environments.
Should you sit on the floor?
Sitting on the floor vs sitting on a chair – which is better for you?
Nobody Accurately Tracks Health Care Workers Lost to COVID-19. So She Stays Up At Night Cataloging the Dead.
Claire Rezba started tracking lost health workers almost instinctively. Researchers say the lack of good official data on these deaths is “scandalous.”
Fauci Unfazed as Scientists Rely on Unproven Methods to Create COVID Vaccines
Scientists worry new coronavirus vaccines will have limited and, perhaps, short-lived effectiveness, but Fauci is “cautiously optimistic” a vaccine is possible.
Lack of Public Data Hampers COVID-19 Fight
“Why can’t we figure out what’s contributing to the recent spread? It is very simple,” says UW epidemiologist Ali Mokdad. “No access to data.”
Yes, kids can get COVID-19
3 pediatricians explain what’s known about coronavirus and children.
Snohomish health officials recommend schools start with remote learning this fall
County’s case rate has climbed for more than a month and is now at nearly 100 cases per 100,000 population, the rate in March when schools were first closed.
Public Health Experts Fear a Hasty FDA Signoff on Vaccine
The agency must give outside scientists and the public the opportunity to see the data and the FDA’s reasoning before coming to such a decision, critics say.
COVID-19 transmission, hospitalizations and deaths rising in Washington state
“We are still at great risk for significant growth as the virus continues to spread in Washington state,” says Washington’s Secretary of Health John Wiesman.
Is telehealth as good as in-person care?
A telehealth researcher explains how to get the most out of remote health care