Doctor-reviewed answers to all your COVID-19 questions.

Pregnancy & Parenting

Should I worry about coronavirus in donor milk given to my preterm infant?

Donor milk may be used to nourish hospitalized preterm infants. Good news: an experiment shows it’s safe.

November 28, 2020

Everyday Prevention

Are parks and playgrounds safe?

You can minimize risk at parks and playgrounds by maintaining distance from others and washing your hands.

November 21, 2020

COVID-19 Basics

What is “excess death”?

The excess death rate is a measurement of how many extra deaths there are this year, as compared to previous years.

November 21, 2020

Everyday Prevention

Here’s what we know about the Moderna vaccine results!

On Monday, Moderna released the first set of COVID vaccine results showing the vaccine is nearly 95% effective at preventing COVID.

November 21, 2020

Pregnancy & Parenting

Can my breastmilk have the novel coronavirus in it?

While breastmilk from mothers with the novel coronavirus may contain the virus, it is recommended that mothers continue breastfeeding or pumping.

November 21, 2020

Everyday Prevention

Should I change my Thanksgiving plans?

Unfortunately, the safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving this year is to limit your in-person gathering to the people that you regularly live with.

November 14, 2020

Everyday Prevention

What can I do about pandemic fatigue?

We are all exhausted with the new restrictions. Finding ways to do your favorite activities safely can help us feel less tired of the guidelines.

November 14, 2020

I Think I Have COVID-19

When should you wear gloves?

Wearing gloves when shopping and doing errands won’t protect you from getting COVID-19 and may still lead to the spread of germs.

November 14, 2020

COVID-19 Basics

Can I get COVID again if I’ve already had it?

Some studies say that reinfection with COVID-19 is possible, but we need more data to say how often it happens.

November 14, 2020

I Think I Have COVID-19

I have COVID. When can I go back to work?

You need at least 10 days in isolation if you have COVID, but you might need more if you still have a fever or you...

November 13, 2020