COVID transmission

The majority of people likely infected with the omicron variant of COVID-19 were unaware, according to a study from a medical center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Health & Safety

Over half of people infected with the omicron variant didn't know it, a study finds

2:44pm August 19, 2022

by Shauneen Miranda

These undiagnosed infections could be a major factor in the rapid transmission of the omicron variant, the researchers said.

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Health & Safety

Coronavirus FAQ: Can I get COVID outdoors? (With printable poster on how to cut risks)

5:04pm July 01, 2022

by Melody Schreiber

We've heard for months that chances of catching SARS-CoV-2 outdoors are far less than indoors. Is that still true with highly contagious omicron strains? And if it is, what can you do to stay safe?

Cracking a window can help reduce your risk of infection by COVID pathogens.

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Health & Safety

Coronavirus FAQ: Got any tips on improving indoor air flow to reduce infection risks?

7:21pm June 29, 2022

by Melody Schreiber

"Ventilation is the way forward," says infectious disease doctor Abraar Karan of Stanford. Here's how to get better air flow at home, in schools and offices — even in gyms — to stave off COVID.