CDC Likely To Recommend Shortening Coronavirus Quarantine Period
Federal health officials could reduce the quarantine from the currently recommended 14 days to as few as seven for people who test negative for the virus.
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As Pandemic Stretches On, Revealing Possible Exposure Can Be Costly To Workers
COVID-19 is still spreading in many communities. Test results can be slow. And quarantines are often unpaid. This leaves workers with tough decisions about what to disclose and when to stay home.
Can Military Academies Serve As A Road Map For Reopening Colleges?
Mandatory masks, strict discipline and rigorous testing have helped the academies, including West Point and Annapolis, welcome students back to campus. Can other schools learn from their example?
Pandemic Is Overwhelming U.S. Public Health Capacity In Many States. What Now?
With the coronavirus spreading out of control in many parts of the U.S., some experts say the strategy of testing and tracing can't contain the pandemic until lockdowns bring case numbers down.
Some People Agree To Disagree Over What's Safe During The Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic requires people to weigh risks and make choices about their activities. But there can be problems when a choice conflicts with what the people around us decide to do.
Starting A COVID-19 'Social Bubble'? How Safe Sex Communication Skills Can Help
Sex educators and sexologists have some advice for safe coronavirus socializing. Just like in the bedroom, overcommunicate about your needs and seek consent.
When Your Dad Owns A Pizzeria, The Pandemic Means Learning To Make The Perfect Pie
Since March, Francesca Montanaro, 11, has been spending time helping her dad in his Bronx pizzeria. But it gets boring. "It's not like it's a jungle gym or anything like that. It's a pizza shop."
England To Lift Quarantine Rule For More Than 50 Nations — But Not For The U.S.
Effective July 10, travelers from "reduced risk" countries, including Spain, France, Germany and Italy, won't have to self-Isolate for 14 days. The U.S. is not among the exempt countries.
Essential Vocab For COVID-19: From Asymptomatic To Zoonotic
The pandemic has brought many new terms into daily usage. Here are definitions of some of the words used in discussion of the novel coronavirus and how to stem its spread.
Drinking Has Surged During The Pandemic. Do You Know The Signs Of Addiction?
Experts say a bit of extra drinking isn't a problem for many people, but they recommend watching out for specific behaviors that signal addiction.