No one wants to find a dirty rag in their sink when checking into a hotel room. But during the coronavirus pandemic – when guests expect their rooms to be spotless and free of germs – finding a room that hasn’t been fully sanitized is even more concerning. “No way was this room […]
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If you think Halloween this year needs to be anything like last year’s version, health officials have one answer for you: Nope. With neighborhoods starting to make plans for how to, or how not to, celebrate Halloween in the middle of a pandemic, some standards have been set to help […]
For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO website. It’s important for adults and kids alike to have a collection of comfortable face masks and coverings. Our selections, culled from popular fashion brands and reputable stores, are appropriate for school or work or pretty much anywhere in public. Some even donate to coronavirus-related charities. […]
Instead of spring fever, fests and flings, March unceremoniously treated college students to a swift one-way ticket back home. My freshman arrived at our local airport COVID-free, but tearful and disappointed beyond consolation. This global pandemic affected everyone and everything we knew, and the daily tally of lost lives broke […]
The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus quietly surpassed 200,000 on Tuesday, less than eight months after the first American fatality. The U.S. reached 100,000 deaths in May. Now, some experts estimate the death toll could almost double by year’s end. Fatigue for social distancing and the push to get […]
Prince William and Kate took part in their first joint engagements since their summer break, donning masks and practicing social distancing in East London. The couple visited an iconic East London bagel shop at the end of a day of engagements in the capital, where they dropped into a job […]
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Yahoo News Canada is committed to providing our readers with the most accurate and recent information on all things coronavirus. We know things change quickly, including some possible information in this story. For the latest on COVID-19, we encourage our readers to consult online resources like Canada’s public health website, […]
A kindergartener gets ready for her first day of school where masks are mandatory. (Photo: Twitter) Going back-to-school looks a lot different this year as schools across the country are opting for online learning, socially distanced classrooms or a combination of the two in response to concerns about the spread […]
Although wearing a face mask in public is the responsible decision during a global pandemic, let’s not allow the need for such a precaution to overshadow our eco-conscious judgments when deciding what type of non-medical covering to buy. As discarded single-use face masks pile up on beaches and nature trails, […]
NurPhoto/Getty A Delta flight was forced to return to its gate after two passengers refused to wear masks onboard amid the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. A spokesperson for the airline told PEOPLE in an email statement that the plane “returned to the gate following two customers who were non-compliant with […]
Roosevelt Park Pool was nearly empty, just as Josie Bethea and Trenelle Cornish had hoped, when they tried to bring a group of kids to swim in the middle of a sweltering heat wave on July 19. But despite only a few people in the water, the women said, they […]
Some bars in Nevada will be closing again Friday amid a surge in COVID-19 infections, and Kentucky will join the growing list of states that require face coverings in public. There’s another significant change in Nevada: Restaurants can no longer serve parties more than six people and must close their bar […]
Although wearing a face mask in public is the responsible decision during a global pandemic, let’s not allow the need for such a precaution to overshadow our eco-conscious judgments when deciding what type of non-medical covering to buy. As discarded single-use face masks pile up on beaches and nature trails, […]
JACKSON, N.J. – It almost felt like a normal, blazing hot July day when the gates opened at Six Flags Great Adventure on Friday morning. Almost. This summer, of course, nothing is quite normal during the coronavirus pandemic. That much was clear as the first guests of the season, donning protective face […]
Faced with a long day of tornado watches and warnings, many students took advantage of the storm shelters on campus, protecting themselves from the risks of severe weather while accepting the potential health risks of sheltering in close quarters. The University on Wednesday morning suspended normal operations after 11 a.m. […]
Richardson City Council members on Monday discussed how Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to end the state’s mask mandate and allow bars and restaurants to reopen at full capacity may affect area residents and business owners. As COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up in North Texas and across the country, city officials also […]
SAN FRANCISCO – At CES, the tech industry’s biggest showcase, covid-19 has inspired new products to power extreme digital living. Here comes a big WiFi update, smart masks and even robot comfort cats. The pandemic has also forced the event online. Instead of gathering 171,268 geeks in Las Vegas for […]
When Aaron Collins sat down to talk, he’d just come from fitting workers at his child’s daycare with high-quality masks. He said they were skeptical at first, but he convinced them it would be a good way to market themselves to parents who are anxious about the coronavirus. “That’s what […]
Heading out soon for the holidays and haven’t been on a plane during the coronavirus pandemic? If Thanksgiving travel is any indication, you’ll have plenty of company at the airport despite the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s advice to stay home due to surging coronavirus cases. The traditional kickoff […]
(best festive face masks) If we were giving out fashion awards, face masks and coverings would be crowned the ‘must-have’ accessory of 2020, quite literally. We’re now all used to wearing one to curb the spread of Covid-19, whether that’s shopping, using public transport or going to the loo in-between […]
(Newser) – Anyone still unclear about the importance of face masks may want to check out a new clip from Bill Nye the Science Guy. In Friday’s viral TikTok video—which was shared online by comedian Christopher Titus, among others—the 65-year-old scientist offers his insight into how and why […]