Mar 11, 2021

Wearing a mask — any mask — reduces the risk of infection with the coronavirus, but wearing a more tightly fitted surgical mask, or layering a cloth mask atop a surgical mask, can vastly increase protections

Feb 17, 2021

Experts who have spent the last year forecasting Covid-19 transmission across the US are now considering scenarios for the spread of new, more infectious strains of the coronavirus.

Feb 8, 2021

Open schools. Close indoor dining.

Feb 3, 2021

On Jan 2, 2021, the USA registered 297 491 new cases of COVID-19. Three days earlier, the country saw 3750 deaths from the disease.

Jan 28, 2021

You should be wearing a high-quality mask when you run errands, go shopping or find yourself in a situation where you’re spending time indoors with people who don’t live with you, Dr. Marr said.

Jan 21, 2021

The new Covid-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna seem to be remarkably good at preventing serious illness. But it’s unclear how well they will curb the spread of the coronavirus.

Jan 14, 2021

Helen Lowman looks at litter a lot. It’s her job. But while walking her dog in Westport, Conn., in March, she noticed an alarming trend.

Jan 14, 2021

As the world uses more PPE, disposable masks create environmental issues. Cloth masks are environmentally friendly but sometimes circumstances call for a disposable masks.

Jan 6, 2021

With myriad potential COVID-19 vaccinations on the horizon, the business community is breathing a sigh of relief.

Jan 4, 2021

For Tony Lamb, the decision to get the Covid-19 vaccine is a personal one.

Dec 9, 2020

As news of promising progress on coronavirus vaccines have filled the headlines in recent weeks, labor lawyers say employers have been pressing one question in particular: Once approved, can they require employees to tak

Dec 8, 2020