L.A. orders all nonessential businesses closed, bans public gatherings of any size

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.

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When and How to Wash Your Hands

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

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Coronavirus

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

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Coronavirus Now in All 50 States

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

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Who’s at Highest Risk for Coronavirus?

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

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What to Do for a Baby in Breech Position

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

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Plant-Based Foods Can Be a Risk for Kids With Allergies

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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