A 25-year-old Nevada man is the first American confirmed to have been infected twice with COVID-19. He was sicker the second time.
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Young doctor who died of coronavirus was forced to wear the same mask for ‘weeks and weeks’
A 28-year-old doctor who died from coronavirus had been forced to wear the same mask for “weeks if not months” while treating patients with the disease, her family has said..
Source: Young doctor who died of coronavirus was forced to wear the same mask for ‘weeks and weeks’
Parents knowingly sent kids with coronavirus to school, Wisconsin officials say
“A handful of irresponsible parents could be responsible for closing down entire school districts,” the Washington-Ozaukee public health director said.
Source: Parents knowingly sent kids with coronavirus to school, Wisconsin officials say
Charting the pandemic over the next 12 months — and beyond – STAT
These 30 moments in 2020 and 2021 are possible turning points for the pandemic or barometers for how the virus is reshaping our lives.
Source: Charting the pandemic over the next 12 months — and beyond – STAT
Fighting Back against the Loneliness Epidemic – Scientific American
Throughout the country, socially distanced young adults and older adults have been forming connections
Source: Fighting Back against the Loneliness Epidemic – Scientific American
How NOT to Wear a Mask – The Times in Plain English
A very good article in plain English about how NOT to wear a mask.
Style-conscious Africans turn compulsory masks into fashion accessories – Hindustan Times
Nigerian fashion designer Sefiya Diejomaoh likes to wear bright, bold clothes to match her personality. She believes a global pandemic should not get in the way of her sense of style.
Israeli mask maker Sonovia expects 99% coronavirus success after lab test – The Jerusalem Post
New fabric technology may help to make a new generation of face masks that are more comfortable yet more effective.
Sonovia’s reusable anti-viral masks are coated in zinc oxide nano-particles that destroy bacteria, fungi and viruses, which it says can help stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Source: Israeli mask maker Sonovia expects 99% coronavirus success after lab test – The Jerusalem Post
Teachers DIY safety equipment for school year in the middle of coronavirus pandemic – ABC News
One teacher in Texas built a hands-free hand sanitizing station.
Source: Teachers DIY safety equipment for school year in the middle of coronavirus pandemic – ABC News
Face mask safety: Two or three layers best to protect against coronavirus, study finds – CNN
Home-made cloth face masks likely need a minimum of two layers, and preferably three, to protect against COVID-19, a new study finds.
Source: Face mask safety: Two or three layers best to protect against coronavirus, study finds – CNN