(New York Post) Wearing a used mask could be more dangerous than not wearing one at all when it comes to warding off COVID-19, a new study has found. A new three-layer surgical mask is 65 percent efficient in filtering particles in the air — but when used, that number drops to 25 percent, according to the study published Tuesday in the Physics of … [Read more...] about Wearing a Used Mask Could Be Worse Than No Mask Amid COVID-19: Study
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New Coronavirus Strain Spreading in UK Has Key Mutations, Scientists Say
(Reuters) British scientists are trying to establish whether the rapid spread in southern England of a new variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 is linked to key mutations they have detected in the strain, they said on Tuesday. The mutations include changes to the important “spike” protein that the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus uses to infect human cells, a group of scientists … [Read more...] about New Coronavirus Strain Spreading in UK Has Key Mutations, Scientists Say
Predators Love All the Internet Shopping – Here’s How to Avoid Scams While Christmas Shopping
(CBN News) With many retails stores closing due to the coronavirus, the way people are shopping for Christmas has changed. Many of those who usually go to the mall or brick-and-mortar stores are finding themselves buying online for the first time. That makes them an easy target for online predators. But, there are ways to protect yourself while shopping … [Read more...] about Predators Love All the Internet Shopping – Here’s How to Avoid Scams While Christmas Shopping
Moderna’s Vaccine Is Highly Effective, FDA Says, Clearing Way for Second Vaccine
(NBC News) Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine is 94 percent effective at preventing symptomatic illness and appears to prevent the spread of the virus as well, according to documents released Tuesday. The findings set the Moderna vaccine up for emergency use authorization by the Food and Drug Administration by the end of this week, meaning Americans could soon have two highly … [Read more...] about Moderna’s Vaccine Is Highly Effective, FDA Says, Clearing Way for Second Vaccine
Over-the-Counter Home Test for COVID-19 Gets Us Green Light
(AP) The first home test for COVID-19 that doesn’t require a prescription will soon be on U.S. store shelves. U.S. regulators Tuesday authorized the rapid coronavirus test, which can be done entirely at home. The announcement by the Food and Drug Administration represents another important — though incremental — step in efforts to expand testing options. Regulators … [Read more...] about Over-the-Counter Home Test for COVID-19 Gets Us Green Light