Schools are closing. Sports and other activities have been cancelled. Everything is changing. In the midst of this chaos, how do parents keep kids from stressing too much? “For families, this is truly now hitting home,” said psychologist Robin Gurwitch, from Duke University and the Center for Child and Family Health, in Durham, N.C. “Families… read on >
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Trump Signs Massive Relief Package Into Law as U.S. Coronavirus Cases Reach 9,000
(HealthDay News) — President Donald Trump signed an $850 billion coronavirus relief package into law late Wednesday, as the number of U.S. cases climbed to 9,000. The package will provide sick leave, unemployment benefits and free coronavirus testing. Even as the legislation became law, the drafting of $1 trillion economic stabilization package is also already… read on >
Coronavirus Cases Hit All 50 States, as U.S. Death Toll Tops 100
(HealthDay News) — Coronavirus continued its insidious spread throughout America on Tuesday, as all 50 states reported cases and the death toll topped 100. As the case count climbed past 6,000, the Trump administration pushed an $850 billion aid package that could include $1,000 checks sent to all Americans, to blunt the severity of a… read on >
New Coronavirus Guidelines Discourage Gatherings of 10 or More, San Francisco Orders 7 Million to Stay Home
(HealthDay News) — The Trump Administration on Monday ramped up its coronavirus “social distancing” advisory to now discourage gatherings of 10 or more people. Hours later, about 7 million people in the San Francisco Bay Area were ordered to shelter in their homes. Residents were instructed to only leave for “essential” reasons, such as going… read on >
Undetected Cases May Be Driving Coronavirus Spread, Study Finds
You’re a little feverish, but you feel good enough to get your shopping done and a quick workout at the gym. If you do, you could become part of the exponential spread of the coronavirus, a new study concludes. About 86% of COVID-19 cases in China were milder and went undetected during the two-week ramp-up… read on >
Think You Have COVID-19 Symptoms? Here’s What to Do
Coronavirus is officially a pandemic, and Americans are adopting “social distancing” to prevent a surge in potential illnesses and death. So, what if you run a fever or experience shortness of breath? Should that send you running to an emergency room? Not necessarily, since most coronavirus cases are mild and there’s no need to panic,… read on >
Keeping Coronavirus Anxiety at Bay
Staying calm during the coronavirus pandemic isn’t easy, but a few simple steps will help you stay informed yet relaxed. Keep up-to-date with reliable sources. “Given the onslaught of media coverage and information, it’s important to make sure you are getting updates from reputable sources,” said Nathaniel Van Kirk, coordinator of inpatient group therapy at… read on >
Many Parents Delay Telling Kids About Inappropriate Touching: Poll
Many American parents haven’t talked with their young children about inappropriate touching, a new poll finds. Experts recommend starting that discussion during a child’s preschool years, but the nationwide poll of more than 1,100 parents of 2- to 9-year-olds found that less than half of parents of preschoolers and only one-quarter of those with elementary… read on >
States Begin to Close Bars, Restaurants as U.S. Coronavirus Cases Pass 3,400
(HealthDay News) — State officials across America began to enact even tougher restrictions to try to slow the spread of coronavirus on Sunday, as the country’s case count reached at least 3,400, with at least 65 deaths. Illinois, Ohio, Massachusetts, Washington state, California and New York City all enacted measures that essentially force bars, clubs… read on >
Babies Are Spared Severe COVID-19 Symptoms
Infants can become infected with the new coronavirus, but their bouts with COVID-19 appear to be milder than those of older folks and people with chronic health problems, experts say. Doctors in China tracked nine babies infected with coronavirus that they apparently picked up from a sick family member, and none of the infants fell… read on >