COVID precautions

With mask mandates gone in most places, mask-wearing is up to individual choice. And some people aren't ready to let go.

Health & Safety

Some people aren't ready to stop masking, but it can be tough to go against the grain

5:00am March 13, 2022

by Rob Stein

Not everyone feels safe shedding COVID precautions. But it can be awkward being the only masked person in a room. Here's how to cope with the uncertainty of risk right now — and the peer pressure.

There's a lot we don't know about the new variant, yet many people are wondering if we should revisit many of the COVID precautions we're frankly sick of. Here's what doctors say are smart steps to take.

Health & Safety

With omicron looming over the holidays, here's how to stay safe

12:03pm December 04, 2021

by Maria Godoy

There's a lot we don't know about the new COVID variant. Many people are wondering if they can fly and go to holiday parties and restaurants — or should just hide out. We asked doctors for answers.

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