(CNBC) It’s not as easy as it sounds to correctly wash your hands. Most people don’t scrub for long enough or wash them as frequently as they need to. Even health care professionals don’t sufficiently wash their hands, despite being aware of the benefits, as numerous studies have shown. So Apple just announced a new feature for the Apple Watch to help users wash their hands … [Read more...] about Apple Introduces New COVID-19 Features: Hand Washing Guides and a Mask-Wearing Emoji
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Do Face Masks Really Work?—Simple Experiment Brings Clarity to This Year’s Hottest Debate
(ForEveryMom) It may be an election year, but one of the hottest debates of 2020 isn’t based on political parties, but rather, whether or not to wear a face mask. Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, masks have become a major part of the new normal. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, masks are crucial for slowing or even preventing … [Read more...] about Do Face Masks Really Work?—Simple Experiment Brings Clarity to This Year’s Hottest Debate
Trudeau Announces New ‘Voluntary’ COVID-19 Contact Tracing App
(LifeSite News) Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced yesterday that a voluntary “Made in Canada” free national coronavirus contact-tracing smartphone application will be available to Ontario residents starting July 2, and will follow in other provinces later in the month. In speaking to reporters yesterday, Trudeau said the app was developed in a collaboration among the … [Read more...] about Trudeau Announces New ‘Voluntary’ COVID-19 Contact Tracing App
WHO Sees Record Single-Day Increase in Worldwide Coronavirus Cases
(Fox News) The World Health Organization on Sunday reported a record daily increase in worldwide coronavirus cases, with more than 183,000 new infections in a period of just 24 hours. Most of the new cases were reported in Brazil, which saw its infections jump by 54,771. The U.S., was close behind with 36,617 new cases amid a recent surge, while India recorded more than … [Read more...] about WHO Sees Record Single-Day Increase in Worldwide Coronavirus Cases
Social Media Firms Could Be Sued for Censoring Political Speech Under New Bill
(C|Net) Sen. Josh Hawley introduced a bill Wednesday that would allow people to sue tech companies for "selectively censoring political speech." Online platforms would have to update their terms of service to include a commitment to act in good faith, and could be fined $5,000 if they break that promise. The bill also prevents online platforms from hiding content from … [Read more...] about Social Media Firms Could Be Sued for Censoring Political Speech Under New Bill