Poll: Many Will Attend Large Indoor Holiday Events

Poll: Many Will Attend Large Indoor Holiday Events

By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Nov. 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Despite skyrocketing coronavirus infection rates, many Americans plan to attend large holiday gatherings, a nationwide survey finds. Nearly two in five respondents said they will likely gather with more than 10 people, according to the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center … Read more

Face Masks and Foggy Glasses: A COVID Consequence

Face Masks and Foggy Glasses: A COVID Consequence

Roni Levin, MD, assistant professor of ophthalmology and pediatrics, University of Maryland School of Medicine. Sidney Gicheru, MD, spokesperson, American Academy of Ophthalmology; ophthalmologist, Laser Care Eye Center, Dallas. Nekita Shelton, senior analyst, Marketing Operations, Verizon. James Wrenn, data analyst, General Service Administration (GSA). Kim Nemser, chief merchandising officer, Warby Parker. WarbyParker.com. Wood magazine. … Read more

NYC Will Fine People Who Don’t Wear Masks

NYC Will Fine People Who Don’t Wear Masks

Sept. 30, 2020 — People in New York City who aren’t wearing a mask will first be offered one, and then fined if they still refuse to cover their face, Mayor Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday. His warning comes as the city’s positive test rate for the new coronavirus went above 3% for … Read more

Coronavirus and Apartments: What’s the Risk?

Coronavirus and Apartments: What’s the Risk?

Deborah Thrope, deputy director, National Housing Law Project. Amesh Adalja, MD, infectious disease specialist, Johns Hopkins University Center for Health Security. Linsey Marr, PhD, professor of civil and environmental engineering, Virginia Tech. Joseph Allen, DSc, assistant professor, director of Healthy Buildings program, Harvard University.  The Harvard Gazette: “Is air conditioning helping spread COVID in … Read more