5 things you should do right now to fight the rising number of COVID-19 cases
With COVID-19 cases rising in more than half of the states, the next two weeks are critical for stopping a spike in cases. An epidemiologist reminds us to get back to the basics now.
June 24, 2020 • ~6 min
Data shows Americans moving around at near pre-pandemic rates
Cellphone mobility data shows that most Americans have put the coronavirus lockdown in the rearview mirror and are moving about at nearly the same rate as they were before the pandemic began, according to a Harvard epidemiologist who studies such data.
June 24, 2020 • ~5 min
People are getting sick from coronavirus spreading through the air – and that's a big challenge for reopening
SARS-CoV-2 can be spread through the air. But just how much of a factor that is has been hard to determine. Recent evidence suggests it is common, posing problems as public places begin to reopen.
June 16, 2020 • ~9 min
Is it safe to stay in a hotel, cabin or rental home yet?
Taking a trip this summer? You can do a lot to prevent coronavirus exposure, but you cannot take away all risk. It is important to practice caution.
June 11, 2020 • ~7 min
Is is safe to stay in a hotel, cabin or rental home yet?
Taking a trip this summer? You can do a lot to prevent coronavirus exposure, but you cannot take away all risk. It is important to practice caution.
June 11, 2020 • ~7 min
Workplaces are turning to devices to monitor social distancing, but does the tech respect privacy?
Smartphone apps and wearable devices can tell when workers have been within six feet of each other, promising to help curb the coronavirus. But they're not all the same when it comes to privacy.
June 9, 2020 • ~9 min
How to be as safe as possible in your house of worship
To keep congregations safe, religious services must take a different approach.
June 5, 2020 • ~5 min
How to protest during a pandemic and still keep everyone safe from coronavirus: 6 questions answered
It's nearly impossible to avoid close contact when protesting, and easy to forget the risks. An infectious disease expert answers key questions about how to avoid spreading the coronavirus to family.
June 4, 2020 • ~7 min
We may be safer now from coronavirus than we were three months ago, but we're not totally safe
If coronavirus is still circulating, why are we safer now that social distancing measures have been relaxed? A public health expert explains.
June 4, 2020 • ~6 min
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