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No, your race doesn’t directly increase your chance of getting COVID, but where you live and work does. Sometimes your zip code is more important than your genetic code.
While it is safest not to fly on airplanes, there are some times when you can’t avoid it. If you HAVE to fly, we want to help you reduce the...
There will be an increase in COVID-19 cases as states reopen, but there are ways you can keep yourself safe.
Wearing a mask and other social distancing activities won’t weaken your immune system because it has built-in resilience.
Summer is here! But which activities are safe? You can mostly answer these questions for yourself by considering these five factors.
We provide a simplified summary of each phase of reopening, based on the CDC’s initiatives in support of the White House’s plan for Opening Up America Again.
Yes, most kids over age two should wear face coverings. But here are some important exceptions.
Serological (antibody) tests can tell you if you previously had COVID-19. But no antibody test is perfect. There are several reasons a test might give a false positive result, meaning...
No, your race doesn’t directly increase your chance of getting COVID, but where you live and work does. Sometimes your zip code is more important than your genetic code.
The Plandemic video reaches many conclusions that have zero scientific support and are dangerous. Our doctors respond to the false claims.
There are two kinds of tests for COVID-19: Viral tests are used when you feel sick to find out if you have COVID-19. These tests use a tool called real-time...
We’re not yet sure who is immune to COVID-19. But our best guess is that most people who recover from COVID-19 will be protected from a second infection, at least...
Do not put bleach or other disinfectants on your skin. Do not gargle, swallow, or inhale these chemicals. When they come in contact with your body, particularly the delicate tissues...
The CDC now recommends that you wear a cloth face covering—not a medical mask—when you are in a public place where it is difficult to keep six feet away from...
You may have heard news reports that two closely related malaria drugs, chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine, might treat COVID-19. But despite what some people have said, there is not yet any...
Washing your hands is one of the BEST ways to protect yourself and others from getting COVID-19. You can get the virus on your hands when you touch things other...
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