UK pub installs electric fence to enforce social distancing
As businesses reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic, one U.K. pub has devised a unique way of ensuring its guests comply with social distancing orders — the bar’s owners installed an electric fence to separate the bar staff from their patrons.
As businesses reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic, one U.K. pub has devised a unique way of ensuring its guests comply with social distancing orders — the bar’s owners installed an electric fence to separate the bar staff from their patrons.
1 million people in Britain stopped smoking amid COVID-19 pandemic, according to UK nonprofit
News of the encouraging health milestone came from Britain’s Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) charity.
News of the encouraging health milestone came from Britain’s Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) charity.
UK, US, Canada accuse Russia of hacking virus vaccine trials
Britain, the United States and Canada are accusing Russia of trying to steal information from researchers seeking a COVID-19 vaccine.
Britain, the United States and Canada are accusing Russia of trying to steal information from researchers seeking a COVID-19 vaccine.
Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus?
Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus? Probably, but it seems to happen rarely and there’s a good explanation for why that is.
Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus? Probably, but it seems to happen rarely and there’s a good explanation for why that is.
Monitoring bacteria along Texas beaches
While most bacteria found in Gulf waters is not harmful to humans, there are still a couple of types of bacteria to look out for if you do plan to hit the beach.
While most bacteria found in Gulf waters is not harmful to humans, there are still a couple of types of bacteria to look out for if you do plan to hit the beach.
FDA hand sanitizer recall widens as coronavirus boosts usage
More than five dozen of the cleaning products have tested positive for methanol, the FDA says.
More than five dozen of the cleaning products have tested positive for methanol, the FDA says.
Interactive map shows risk of encountering COVID-19 at events of different sizes across the country
In Maricopa County, Arizona, an event with just 10 people on July 15 showed a 57% chance of encountering someone being actively infected with COVID-19.
In Maricopa County, Arizona, an event with just 10 people on July 15 showed a 57% chance of encountering someone being actively infected with COVID-19.
Doctor: Miami becoming 'epicenter' of pandemic, comparable to Wuhan, China
Florida's rapidly increasing number of coronavirus cases is turning Miami into the “epicenter of the pandemic,” a top doctor warned Monday, while an epidemiologist called the region's situation “extremely grave.”
Florida's rapidly increasing number of coronavirus cases is turning Miami into the “epicenter of the pandemic,” a top doctor warned Monday, while an epidemiologist called the region's situation “extremely grave.”
More than half of COVID-19 patients scanned in study show heart abnormalities, researchers say
The researchers said they were surprised to see so many COVID-19 patients with damage to their heart, and so many patients with severe dysfunction.
The researchers said they were surprised to see so many COVID-19 patients with damage to their heart, and so many patients with severe dysfunction.
CDC says face coverings likely stopped spread of COVID-19 by 2 infected hair stylists to 139 clients
The initial exposure occurred in May in Springfield, Missouri.
The initial exposure occurred in May in Springfield, Missouri.
In another blow to ‘herd immunity,’ study shows decline of COVID-19 antibodies after a few weeks
A study published on July 11 by researchers at King’s College London found that antibodies detected in the human body which fight the coronavirus declined after just a few weeks, leaving the possibility of herd immunity out of the question.
A study published on July 11 by researchers at King’s College London found that antibodies detected in the human body which fight the coronavirus declined after just a few weeks, leaving the possibility of herd immunity out of the question.
Global vaccine plan may allow rich countries to buy more
Activists warn that without stronger attempts to hold political and health leaders accountable, vaccines will be hoarded by rich countries in an unseemly race to inoculate their citizens.
Activists warn that without stronger attempts to hold political and health leaders accountable, vaccines will be hoarded by rich countries in an unseemly race to inoculate their citizens.
Judge rules women can get abortion pill without doctor visits
A federal judge agreed Monday to suspend a rule that requires women during the COVID-19 pandemic to visit a hospital, clinic or medical office to obtain an abortion pill.
A federal judge agreed Monday to suspend a rule that requires women during the COVID-19 pandemic to visit a hospital, clinic or medical office to obtain an abortion pill.
Refrigerated trucks requested in Arizona, Texas as morgues reach capacity amid COVID-19 surge
With COVID-19 cases surging in many states across the U.S., Texas and Arizona have requested refrigerated trucks in several counties that have nearly reached their morgue capacity.
With COVID-19 cases surging in many states across the U.S., Texas and Arizona have requested refrigerated trucks in several counties that have nearly reached their morgue capacity.
UN: Pandemic could push tens of millions into chronic hunger
The United Nations says the ranks of the world’s hungry grew by 10 million last year and warns that the coronavirus pandemic could push as many as 130 million more people into chronic hunger this year.
The United Nations says the ranks of the world’s hungry grew by 10 million last year and warns that the coronavirus pandemic could push as many as 130 million more people into chronic hunger this year.
US pediatricians walk back support for in-person schooling as WHO warns against politicization
The American Academy of Pediatrics said in a joint statement that science must guide decisions on reopening in the fall after the White House cited its earlier guidance.
The American Academy of Pediatrics said in a joint statement that science must guide decisions on reopening in the fall after the White House cited its earlier guidance.
Ohio man dies of COVID-19 after sharing anti-mask posts on social media, slamming virus ‘hype’
An Ohio man who shared anti-mask posts on social media contracted the virus and reportedly died three days later.
An Ohio man who shared anti-mask posts on social media contracted the virus and reportedly died three days later.
Coronavirus recoveries in the US surpass 1 million as death toll also increases, according to Johns Hopkins
Deaths from the virus have been rising in the U.S., especially in the South and West.
Deaths from the virus have been rising in the U.S., especially in the South and West.
US bets on untested company to deliver COVID-19 vaccine
Its injector is not approved by federal health authorities and the company hasn’t yet set up a factory to manufacture the unapproved devices.
Its injector is not approved by federal health authorities and the company hasn’t yet set up a factory to manufacture the unapproved devices.
South Korea honors health workers, highlights importance of handwashing in elaborate drone light show
A drone light show was produced in Seoul on July 7 as a gesture of thanks and also to highlight the protective measures needed to combat the virus.
A drone light show was produced in Seoul on July 7 as a gesture of thanks and also to highlight the protective measures needed to combat the virus.