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CDC: ‘Masks are the best defense against COVID-19’

Dr. Redfield says, 'we have clear scientific evidence that they work, best defense'

(CNN) — A new study is putting a number to the lives that could be saved, if most Americans would wear a mask while out in public. Director of the CDC, Dr. Robert Redfield says “We have clear scientific evidence that they work and they are our best defense.” The Director for the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Dr….

What doctors say about ‘Herd Immunity’, and will it help end the pandemic

While there is no COVID-19 vaccine, some wonder if heard immunity can help end the pandemic sooner

(CNN) — As the world waits for a COVID-19 vaccine, the term Herd Immunity is being thrown around more and more. Many wonder what it is and if it could help end the pandemic sooner. Herd Immunity happens when a virus is allowed to spread freely through a population. countries like Sweden have taken that approach, but various experts say…

How effective are plexiglass barriers really?

In your health news, plexiglas barriers can be seen at check out counters in grocery stores and retail shops as an extra layer of protection against COVID-19. However, they may not be protecting you as much as you think.

Cases of COVID-19 don’t appear to be on a downward slope with many seeing a second wave

Some countries are begin to see a second wave of coronavirus

(CNN) — Nationwide, we’re adding an average of more than 49-thousand new cases of coronavirus a day with a death toll in the united states at more than 214-thousand. the latest numbers come as a key coronavirus model now projects covid-19 will kill nearly four-hundred-thousand people by February, If Americans don’t change their behaviors. Camila Bernal reports on where COVID-19…