(ForEveryMom) The Summer months are just around the corner, and with community pools across the country opening for the season in the coming weeks, we have just one question: Can coronavirus spread in pools? Besides the actual water, everything at the community pool is a breeding ground for the virus. Between the ladders and railings used to get in and out of the pool, to … [Read more...] about Can Coronavirus Spread in Pools?
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Tom Hanks’ Blood to Be Used for Coronavirus Research
(CBS News) After testing positive for COVID-19 in March, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson kept the world posted on their journey, becoming symbols of hope when they announced they had recovered in April. The couple's coronavirus success story has not yet ended. As befits his brand of "nicest guy in Hollywood," Hanks revealed that he and his wife are now donating blood to aid research … [Read more...] about Tom Hanks’ Blood to Be Used for Coronavirus Research
A GIF About How a Virus Can Spread on a Plane Is Freaking Everyone Out
(Huffpost) A growing number of airlines are requiring passengers to wear masks during flights. And a GIF in a Washington Post story shows why. The startling animation reveals how droplets released by one coughing passenger ― and potentially containing virus ― can disperse to those seated nearby: An analysis of a 2003 flight with a passenger infected with SARS … [Read more...] about A GIF About How a Virus Can Spread on a Plane Is Freaking Everyone Out
Thermal Imaging Cameras Could Play “Critical Role” in Keeping People Safe From COVID-19
(CBS News) Thermal imaging cameras are the latest devices businesses hope will help reopen the economy while keeping people safe from the threat of COVID-19. The cameras are used to scan temperature from a safe distance, and if a fever — a common coronavirus symptom — is detected, the company could require further screening or deny the person entry altogether. "What we're … [Read more...] about Thermal Imaging Cameras Could Play “Critical Role” in Keeping People Safe From COVID-19
Americans May Be Suffering ‘Quarantine Fatigue,’ Going out More, Study Says
(New York Post) Some Americans could be suffering from “quarantine fatigue” and leaving home to go out more frequently, according to a new report. A study by the Maryland Transportation Institute at the University of Maryland showed a subtle shift toward people making more outdoor trips — ones expected to rise with some states starting to reopen, according to The … [Read more...] about Americans May Be Suffering ‘Quarantine Fatigue,’ Going out More, Study Says