The coronavirus pandemic set everyone back in one way or another. We’ve put our lives on hold for a year or more just waiting for a vaccine to be developed, tested, and rolled out. On a personal level, we’ve lost time with friends and family and lost out on a year’s worth of social experiences, …
The coronavirus pandemic has forced many people to remain home for work, reduced commuting, and other outdoor activities. NASA satellites tracking thermal data and environmental pollutants show a dramatic change in air quality. In places like California that often struggle with air quality, the air was much cleaner after the pandemic hit with full force. …
The gamemakers behind the hit smartphone title Plague Inc. have released a new “cure” mode that feels incredibly timely, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. The new “cure” mode was released just a few days ago, and it puts you in charge of a disease outbreak not unlike the coronavirus pandemic we’re living through now. The …
In light of the strain that the coronavirus pandemic has put on communities across the country, a New Jersey man took it upon himself to operate a free food pantry for anyone in need. 42-year-old Barney Corrigan started giving away food from a cabinet in front of his house, but donations quickly swamped him, leading …
CDC Director Robert Redfield says there’s just one thing all Americans should do in order to stop the spread of the coronavirus: Wear a mask. Redfield and other health officials issued the plea in a new scientific editorial. Some states are actively fighting back against mandatory mask-wearing guidelines. Ever since the novel coronavirus pandemic began, …
Some US states are seeing a clear decline in the number of new coronavirus cases, while others are seeing huge spikes. Many southern states that began to life restrictions earlier than was advised are now paying the price with dramatic increases in the number of sick people in hospitals. Overall, fewer people are dying of …
Efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic have made it easier for other diseases to spread. In places like the Congo, where vaccine rollout efforts were cut off due to the pandemic, diseases like measles can now spread unchecked. Vaccine rates are even falling in places like the United States, with some states …
Canada’s approach to reopening after coronavirus and slowly loosening restrictions on social gatherings allows households to pair up and form “double bubbles” that can interact and socialize freely. As long as the families or groups of friends in each home don’t branch out of the shared bubble, the risk of a fast-spreading coronavirus infection remains …
A French designer invented a plastic cylinder designed to be placed around restaurant patrons as they eat to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. The product, called “Plex’Eat,” is being put into production and will be sold to more restaurants soon. There are a number of drawbacks to this approach, but the inventor claims …
Dr. Anthony Fauci says a coronavirus second wave is possible, but not inevitable. Speaking in an interview with CNN, the doctor said that we don’t have to accept the second wave of infections as a sure thing, and we should do everything in our power to mitigate the risk of another large spike in new …
