Global cases: More than 242,000 Global deaths: At least 9,800 US cases: At least 13,000 US deaths: At least 176 All data above is provided by Johns Hopkins University. All times below are in Eastern time. 7:14 pm: Blue Cross Blue Shield offering free telehealth for members Blue Cross Blue Shield said they are expanding
Continue Reading...L.A. orders all nonessential businesses closed, bans public gatherings of any size
In a dramatic bid to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Los Angeles County and city officials announced new orders Thursday that severely restrict public movements. The Los Angeles County order requires all indoor malls, shopping centers, playgrounds and nonessential retail businesses to close and prohibits gatherings of more than 10 people in enclosed spaces.
Continue Reading...Colton Underwood, Idris Elba, Tom Hanks &More Stars Diagnosed With Coronavirus
Despite their best efforts to combat the spread of the coronavirus, some of the biggest celebrities – like Colton Underwood, Tom Hanks, Idris Elba and more – have come down with the sickness. (UPDATE 3/20/20, 6:14 P.M. ET): Right after Colton Underwood revealed his positive coronavirus test, Andy Cohen sadly had the same news to
Continue Reading...Andy Cohen Reveals He Tested PositiveFor Coronavirus & Bravo Stars Are‘Praying’ For Him
Despite being under ‘self-quarantine’ for a few days, Andy Cohen shocked fans with news of his positive coronavirus test on March 20. He revealed where this leaves production of his talk show, ‘WWHL.’ Sadly, the first Bravo star to reveal a positive coronavirus test is also one of the biggest. Andy Cohen, 51, shared the
Continue Reading...When and How to Wash Your Hands
Hand washing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. Learn when and how you should wash your hands to stay healthy. Wash Your Hands Often to Stay Healthy You can help yourself and your loved ones stay healthy by washing your hands often, especially during these key
Continue Reading...Coronavirus
A coronavirus is a kind of common virus that causes an infection in your nose, sinuses, or upper throat. Most coronaviruses aren’t dangerous. What Is a Coronavirus? Coronaviruses were first identified in the 1960s, but we don’t know where they come from. They get their name from their crown-like shape. Sometimes, but not often, a
Continue Reading...Preparing for Coronavirus: Dos and Don’ts
With cases in 42 states and the District of Columbia, coronavirus (and COVID-19, the disease it causes) is spreading rapidly in the United States. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself right now: Dos and Don’ts for Everyone DO wash your hands for at least 20 seconds, several times a day. Use soap
Continue Reading...Coronavirus Now in All 50 States
News about the coronavirus outbreak that started in Wuhan, China, is changing rapidly. The respiratory infection, named COVID-19 by the World Health Organization (WHO), is closely related to SARS and MERS. The majority of cases are no longer in China, and the disease has been diagnosed in more than 100 other countries, including the United
Continue Reading...Can the U.S. Public Health System Handle Millions With COVID-19?
To understand the surge of patients that would hit U.S. hospitals if COVID-19 begins to spread more widely here, consider these numbers: 38 million people could need medical care; 1 million to 10 million people might need to be hospitalized; and between 200,000 and 2.9 million people might need to stay in an intensive care
Continue Reading...Who’s at Highest Risk for Coronavirus?
Viruses can strike one group more severely than another. The 1918 flu, which claimed 50 million lives worldwide, particularly affected young adults. The Zika outbreak that raged through Brazil in 2015-2016 had an especially devastating effect on pregnant women, attacking the brains of the fetuses they carried. COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus
Continue Reading...What to Do for a Baby in Breech Position
During the last few weeks of pregnancy, most babies are positioned with their head near the cervix in “vertex” presentation. Yet 4% of infants assume breech position, which means that his bottom or feet are near the cervix instead. Breech position complicates labor and delivery, since the baby’s feet can get tangled with the umbilical
Continue Reading...Plant-Based Foods Can Be a Risk for Kids With Allergies
All the new plant-based products hitting store shelves—think meatless burgers and non-dairy milks—give people many more options. But these products are also introducing surprising new allergy risks. The most concerning is pea protein, which is being used in products like plant-based meat alternatives and non-dairy yogurt. Because peas are legumes just like peanuts are, some
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