(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 >
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 >
Coronavirus is changing the way Americans go about their daily lives, a new survey shows. Conducted March 10-12, the survey of 2,400 U.S. residents found that public health recommendations about how to guard against infection are starting to be followed by many in this country. Among the findings: 85% of respondents said they’ve been washing… read on >
(HealthDay News) — Are you scared and confused over the threat of coronavirus? You’re not alone: Every day, every hour, new media reports can have you worrying about worst-case scenarios. Experts say panic is a natural — if unhelpful — response to major crises like COVID-19. But there are ways to stay both informed and… read on >
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 >
(HealthDay News) — The public lives of Americans came to a halt on Thursday, as the coronavirus pandemic prompted officials across the country to close, cancel or postpone any event or activity that might foster the spread of COVID-19. Six states shuttered all public schools, while Broadway went dark, Disney World and Disney Land were… read on >
Millions of workers who constantly interact with the public are exposed to viruses and bacteria on a weekly basis, and so they face a greater risk of falling ill with coronavirus, a new analysis reveals. Due to the nature of their jobs, about 1 in 10 U.S. workers (14.4 million) face exposure to infections weekly,… read on >
As coronavirus continues to spread, pregnant women may be especially anxious. But a University of California, Los Angeles expert says there’s no reason to panic. While expectant mothers are at higher risk for developing complications from some respiratory viruses because they have a weakened immune system, they need not be overly concerned about coronavirus, according… read on >
Suicidal thoughts have haunted nearly one of every 10 pre-teens in the United States, a new study reveals. About 8.4% of children aged 9 or 10 said they’d temporarily or regularly harbored thoughts of suicide, researchers report. Importantly, only around 1% of children that age reported a suicide attempt or planning their suicide. But suicidal… read on >
(HealthDay News) — Hoping to curtail the spread of coronavirus to the United States, travel from most of Europe will be banned for 30 days, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday night. The ban would apply only to foreign nationals who have been in what is known as the “Schengen Area” at any point for 14… read on >
