Opinion: A New Phase Of Uncertainty
NPR's Scott Simon notes that as coronavirus cases in the U.S. rise rapidly, it can be hard to hear that we don't know when this will all be over.
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Coronavirus FAQs: Are 3 Masks Better Than 1? Will Mouthwash Keep You Safe?
Readers are asking: Should we double up on masks for double the protection? Does gargling with mouthwash have an impact on the virus?
Universal Mask Wearing Could Save Some 130,000 Lives In The U.S., Study Suggests
The study is based on some assumptions under different scenarios. It suggests that if 95% of Americans wore masks in public it could drastically reduce the amount of COVID-19 deaths by February.
Do Masks On Plane Flights Really Cut Your Risk Of Catching COVID-19?
On an eight-hour Emirates flight, with mask-wearing enforced, a whopping 27 coronavirus-positive people boarded the plane in Dubai. Guess how many passengers got infected?
NC Early Voting Begins: What You Can Expect At The Polls
Early voting for the 2020 election begins Thursday across North Carolina.
New York City Imposes Fines Of Up To $1,000 For Those Who Refuse To Wear Face Masks
City personnel will hand out free masks. "Our goal, of course, is to give everyone a free face mask and get them to wear it," the mayor said. "We don't want to fine people."
France Encourages Use Of Transparent Masks To Help Those With Hearing Loss
Some 10% of the population is hard of hearing. The government is helping companies cover costs of making see-through masks. "It's a protection, but it's also a communication tool," says an official.
Coronavirus FAQ: I See People Wearing Disposable Coveralls On Planes. Good Idea?
Some passengers don a disposable suit over their clothes to help shield themselves from the coronavirus. Is that helpful? What about gloves, face shields and goggles? Also: A blanket idea!
If You Have To Wear A Mask, It Might As Well Be A Masterpiece
Many museums are still closed, but their gift shops are doing lively face mask business. You can mask up with a Monet, a van Gogh or, perhaps best suited to These Times: Edvard Munch's The Scream.
Why Can't America Make Enough N95 Masks? 6 Months Into Pandemic, Shortages Persist
There's just not enough PPE to satisfy demand. Medics are re-using masks and small practices can't even find supplies they can afford. Some domestic manufacturers could help, but it's a risky move.