Thursday 19 November 2020

How Much Does Wearing a Mask Protect You?

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Yes, you should still wear a mask, despite the findings of a new study out of Denmark that tested whether paper surgical face masks protect the people who wear them.



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CDC Urges Americans to Forgo Thanksgiving Travel

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With cases already climbing at alarming rates, CDC officials said they were concerned that the holidays may further drive up cases and deaths, particularly for older family members.



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H.I.V. Death Rates Fell by Half, C.D.C. Says


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'Unrelenting' COVID Pushes U.S. Deaths Past 250,000

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During the last 4 weeks, the number of deaths has jumped by 42%, according to an NBC News analysis. In early October, the weekly average was about 821 deaths per day, which increased to 1,167 deaths per day last week.



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Hospitals and Health Care Workers Issue a Call to Arms for Wearing Masks


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