This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareThose face masks you see with coin-sized valves on the front may look intriguing but they are not as good at preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus as the seemingly lower-tech, non-valved masks.Some masks designed for hot, dusty construction work — where the intent is to filter out dust before it hits the wearer’s lungs — have “exhaust” valves that allow the exhaled air to flow out more easily, to keep the mask-wearer cooler.The 3M company, which makes valve masks for such occupations, how they work: inhaled air...…This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareThose face masks you see with coin-sized valves on the front may look intriguing but they are not as good at preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus as the seemingly lower-tech, non-valved masks.Some masks designed for hot, dusty construction work — where the intent is to filter out dust before it hits the wearer’s lungs — have “exhaust” valves that allow the exhaled air to flow out more easily, to keep the mask-wearer cooler.The 3M company, which makes valve masks for such occupations, how they work: inhaled air...WW…

This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareThis article is free to access.Why?The Washington Post is providing this news free to all readers as a public service.Follow this story and more by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added six symptoms of the novel coronavirus to its list, suggesting health experts are learning more about the growing number of ways physicians see the virus affecting patients.The symptoms, could appear two to 14 days after exposure to the virus, are:Previously, the CDC listed just three known symptoms: shortness of breath,...…This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareThis article is free to access.Why?The Washington Post is providing this news free to all readers as a public service.Follow this story and more by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added six symptoms of the novel coronavirus to its list, suggesting health experts are learning more about the growing number of ways physicians see the virus affecting patients.The symptoms, could appear two to 14 days after exposure to the virus, are:Previously, the CDC listed just three known symptoms: shortness of breath,...WW…

This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareThis article is free to access.Why?The Washington Post is providing this news free to all readers as a public service.Follow this story and more by To slow the spread of the novel coronavirus and reinforce the physical distancing guidance that health experts say is one of our best lines of defense, almost all U.S. states are under a stay-at-home order. In states that haven’t issued sweeping directives, some individual counties and cities have instituted their own measures.Most states allow residents to leave their homes...…This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareThis article is free to access.Why?The Washington Post is providing this news free to all readers as a public service.Follow this story and more by To slow the spread of the novel coronavirus and reinforce the physical distancing guidance that health experts say is one of our best lines of defense, almost all U.S. states are under a stay-at-home order. In states that haven’t issued sweeping directives, some individual counties and cities have instituted their own measures.Most states allow residents to leave their homes...WW…

This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareThis article is free to access.Why?The Washington Post is providing this news free to all readers as a public service.Follow this story and more by Of all the three-word phrases this pandemic has popularized — “flatten the curve,” “six feet apart” — perhaps none has resonated as deeply as “wear a mask.” (Or, as Marco Rubio, the Republican senator from Florida, put it back in late June: “Everyone should just wear a damn mask.”)It’s one of the simplest and most effective ways to curb the spread of the coronavirus and save...…This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareThis article is free to access.Why?The Washington Post is providing this news free to all readers as a public service.Follow this story and more by Of all the three-word phrases this pandemic has popularized — “flatten the curve,” “six feet apart” — perhaps none has resonated as deeply as “wear a mask.” (Or, as Marco Rubio, the Republican senator from Florida, put it back in late June: “Everyone should just wear a damn mask.”)It’s one of the simplest and most effective ways to curb the spread of the coronavirus and save...WW…

This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareThis article is free to access.Why?The Washington Post is providing this news free to all readers as a public service.Follow this story and more by “I have read conflicting views on whether taking acetaminophen or ibuprofen after a vaccine dose diminishes the immunity you get with the vaccine. I wondered if there is anything definitive about whether you can take them or how long after getting the vaccine you can take them?” —Angela in New YorkWith the disclaimer that you need to talk to your doctor before taking any kind...…This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareThis article is free to access.Why?The Washington Post is providing this news free to all readers as a public service.Follow this story and more by “I have read conflicting views on whether taking acetaminophen or ibuprofen after a vaccine dose diminishes the immunity you get with the vaccine. I wondered if there is anything definitive about whether you can take them or how long after getting the vaccine you can take them?” —Angela in New YorkWith the disclaimer that you need to talk to your doctor before taking any kind...WW…

This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareThis article is free to access.Why?The Washington Post is providing this news free to all readers as a public service.Follow this story and more by “I have read conflicting views on whether taking acetaminophen or ibuprofen after a vaccine dose diminishes the immunity you get with the vaccine. I wondered if there is anything definitive about whether you can take them or how long after getting the vaccine you can take them?” —Angela in New YorkWith the disclaimer that you need to talk to your doctor before taking any kind...…This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareThis article is free to access.Why?The Washington Post is providing this news free to all readers as a public service.Follow this story and more by “I have read conflicting views on whether taking acetaminophen or ibuprofen after a vaccine dose diminishes the immunity you get with the vaccine. I wondered if there is anything definitive about whether you can take them or how long after getting the vaccine you can take them?” —Angela in New YorkWith the disclaimer that you need to talk to your doctor before taking any kind...WW…

Published CommentGift ShareThis article is free to access.Why?The Washington Post is providing this news free to all readers as a public service.Follow this story and more by Viruses are always mutating and taking on new forms, and thousands of variants of the coronavirus have been identified. But several, including variants first found in the United Kingdom, South Africa, Brazil and India, are highly transmissible and have sparked concerns that vaccines may be less effective against them.AdvertisementWhere and when was it discovered?This variant was first in southern Africa, where...…Published CommentGift ShareThis article is free to access.Why?The Washington Post is providing this news free to all readers as a public service.Follow this story and more by Viruses are always mutating and taking on new forms, and thousands of variants of the coronavirus have been identified. But several, including variants first found in the United Kingdom, South Africa, Brazil and India, are highly transmissible and have sparked concerns that vaccines may be less effective against them.AdvertisementWhere and when was it discovered?This variant was first in southern Africa, where...WW…

This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareDescribe what is going on with Pfizer and Moderna manufacturing. Are there insurmountable problems holding up the delivery of more vaccine doses?”— Edward in ColoradoThe vaccine rollout is plagued with more problems than just distribution. As Edward notes, there were holdups for Pfizer and Moderna on the manufacturing side, but they were not insurmountable — more like the kind of problems you face when you try to do something groundbreaking on a massive scale.We reported on this a bit in December. The Trump administration...…This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareDescribe what is going on with Pfizer and Moderna manufacturing. Are there insurmountable problems holding up the delivery of more vaccine doses?”— Edward in ColoradoThe vaccine rollout is plagued with more problems than just distribution. As Edward notes, there were holdups for Pfizer and Moderna on the manufacturing side, but they were not insurmountable — more like the kind of problems you face when you try to do something groundbreaking on a massive scale.We reported on this a bit in December. The Trump administration...WW…

This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareThis article is free to access.Why?The Washington Post is providing this news free to all readers as a public service.Follow this story and more by Symptoms of covid-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus, can range from mild to severe. The most common include fever, a dry cough or shortness of breath, but there are other indications you could need to be tested or have a conversation with your doctor.Not everyone experiences the same symptoms, and the order in which they appear can vary. Some people don’t show any...…This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareThis article is free to access.Why?The Washington Post is providing this news free to all readers as a public service.Follow this story and more by Symptoms of covid-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus, can range from mild to severe. The most common include fever, a dry cough or shortness of breath, but there are other indications you could need to be tested or have a conversation with your doctor.Not everyone experiences the same symptoms, and the order in which they appear can vary. Some people don’t show any...WW…