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Born into a coronavirus world: how new parents and infants can stay safe.
The premier said Melbourne’s restrictions could be eased more than expected on Monday. But from an outbreak-management perspective, we should be careful of easing too soon.
The pandemic has exposed some truths about human psychology and behaviour.
Several vaccines are in Phase 3 trials. So when will we know whether any of these will protect against COVID-19?
From setting passwords to cultivating patience, a mindful approach to virtual working, studying and socializing can make life online manageable.
With sufficient testing and co-ordination, reopening schools and businesses in areas without active outbreaks can be as effective as a wide lockdown in minimizing COVID-19 cases, according to a new model.
The SARS-CoV-2 virus usually infects the body via the ACE2 protein. But there is another entry point that allows the virus to infect the nervous system and block pain perception.
One approach to figure out what to expect is to look at the experiences of different countries after they closed schools due to previous pandemics, war or industrial action.
COVID-19 is not only disrupting services for people with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) and their families, but may also be linked to an increase in rates due to an uptick in alcohol use.
Our video shows aerosol emissions from singing a simple scale. No wonder singing in a choir can be risky.
Governments must embrace policies that promote sharing and collective invention to create and distribute a vaccine quickly.
Virgin soil epidemics decimated Native American populations.
Wearing face masks may allow a tiny number of viral particles to slip through, possibly allowing our body to gain some sort of immunity.
Back-to-school routines under COVID-19 look a little different than previous years. For one thing, kids need to wear masks. Which means many parents have mask questions.
Getting the real answers on health gaps requires a deep dive into the demographics.
Many political issues in the 2020 US election are domestic. But black resistance to white supremacy has long had global repercussions.
Wildfire smoke makes it harder for firefighters’ bodies to fight off viruses. Social distancing is difficult in that environment, but fire crews are coming up with solutions.
Many of us might be feeling particularly attached to our homes amid the pandemic.
The 6-foot rule for social distancing doesn’t account for all risks, particularly indoors. Here’s what everyone needs to understand as cooler weather moves more activities inside.
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