NEWS / INFECTIONS

The Other Epidemic Heading Our Way

At least we have a vaccine for it. Flu season is approaching. It's time to think about which flu shot to take. >

Getting Back to Business in a Pandemic

Models testing various ways of re-opening businesses as COVID cases subside show one approach is a clear winner. >

A COVID-19 Take-Home Test

Nasal swabs you do at home can play an important role in curbing the spread of SARS-CoV-2. >

An Argument for Reopening the Schools

Elementary school students should return to school, some experts say. Kids need the classroom, and there are ways to make it safe. >

Symptom-Free Super Spreaders

Unmasked asymptomatic carriers expose others to a higher viral load than COVID patients do. This could explain the current resurgences. >

Thinking about Zinc

Many people are seeking to boost their immune systems with zinc to help guard against COVID. Here's what this mineral can and can't do. >

Does Your Mask Have the Right Stuff?

Engineers tested different types of face masks to see how well they prevented the spread of respiratory droplets. >

Face Masks Curb COVID

Masks help curb not just transmission, but also the novel coronavirus's reproduction rate. >

Self-Quarantine's Payoff

Staying home reduces the transmission of COVID-19. Here's a view of how much it helps. >

Stay on the Sunny Side of COVID-19

Vitamin D is known as the sunshine vitamin. A deficiency seems to put people at greater risk of contracting Coronavirus. >

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