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Ever since the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advised everyone wear face masks in public to help protect against the spread of coronavirus, people have made sewn and no-sew masks out of everything from bras to bandanas. And now, your good old T-shirt is becoming a popular face mask material. One of the […]

BOISE, Idaho — They are two disasters that require opposite responses: To save lives and reduce the spread of COVID-19, people are being told to remain isolated. But in a wildfire, thousands of firefighters must work in close quarters for weeks at a time. Wildfires have already broken out in Texas and Florida, and agencies

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption A large proportion of NHS doctors are from an ethnic minority background Coronavirus can affect anyone, but statistics are highlighting that some communities appear to be affected more than others. In Chicago, the city reported that 70% of coronavirus victims were black, despite representing only a third of the

Even though I grew up Jewish ― and this is true ― my nickname growing up among my friends was Hambone, and this is entirely because of how much I love ham. It’s not a dish I got to eat too often at family events. I used to finagle my way to Easter dinners and

In another sign that wild animals are roaming more freely during the coronavirus lockdown for humans, a maritime patrol has filmed remarkable images of whales powering through Mediterranean waters off the coast of southern France By JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press April 9, 2020, 12:36 PM 3 min read 3 min read Share to FacebookShare to

Sue Martin, a 49-year-old civil servant, has described the ordeal that she and her teenage children have faced since her husband Mal, 58, was admitted to intensive care. She and children Wiliam and Hana were able to spend ten minutes with Mal to say their goodbyes. You can hear the full interview with Sue Martin

Cooking Easter dinner can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. This year, because of the coronavirus pandemic, many of us have more time at home than ever to plan and prepare our meals. Anyone with an Instant Pot knows that the versatile kitchen appliance can help make dinner prep a whole lot easier.

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. TOP OF THE HOUR — Virus outbreaks flatten in some places, while others see more cases — Slovakia orders

Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionWorld Health Organization head: ‘Do not politicise this virus’ The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has urged unity, as the agency comes under continued fire from US President Donald Trump. Speaking on Wednesday, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus defended the WHO’s work and called for an

If you’re not one of the many essential workers either laboring to save lives during the coronavirus pandemic or provide those of us able to stay home with the necessities to stay there, you’re probably not going outside much right now. Chances are you’re eating different foods. You may not be exercising as much. Or