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We have a bit of good news for supporters of scruff: Beards, though likely covered in germs, are also probably not increasing your chances of getting and/or spreading COVID-19. It’s a question that has sprouted up amid the coronavirus pandemic, partially thanks to an infographic from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that features […]

WASHINGTON — The contrast could hardly be more stark. Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York has said that if all of his sweeping, expensive measures to stem the coronavirus saved one life, it would be worth it. President Donald Trump has another view: The costs of shutting down the economy outweigh the benefits, frequently telling

The UK government is advising people stay home and only go out if they need to fetch food or medicine, to go to work if it’s essential or to exercise. Even when you leave your home, you need to practise social distancing and keep at least two metres away from other people to protect yourself

Looking for a job is already hard enough. But during a coronavirus pandemic, the job search comes with new challenges. Deciding to move for a job now means weighing the risk of catching an infectious disease in your new hometown, or unknowingly carrying it with you. For those who lost jobs before the spread of

European Union national leaders have told the bloc’s finance ministers to draw up new measures to tackle the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic on their economies By LORNE COOK and SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press March 26, 2020, 11:06 PM 4 min read BRUSSELS — European Union national leaders told the bloc’s finance ministers Thursday

Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionUK applauds health workers fighting to battle the coronavirus People around the UK have taken part in a so-called “Clap for Carers” tribute, saluting NHS and care workers dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. The Royal Family and the prime minister joined well-wishers who flocked to their balconies

A few weeks into the coronavirus pandemic, the rules for social distancing have been pretty clearly established: stay inside as much as you can, and if you must venture out for essential services, keep a safe distance of six feet between yourself and others. Physically, we’ve never been more separated from each other. Yet ―

NEW YORK — New York once again saw a spike in the number of deaths and hospitalizations related to the coronavirus, a bleak trend for the epicenter of the U.S.’s outbreak of the fast-spreading virus. The increase in cases, deaths and hospitalizations comes as New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo detailed how the outbreak will have

Image copyright Getty Images The number of people in the UK who have died with coronavirus has jumped by more than 100 in a day for the first time. The death toll has risen from 475 to 578, health officials have confirmed. A total of 104,866 people have been tested, of whom 93,208 tested negative

Whether you’re unable to find fresh fruit and vegetables at your local supermarket or simply can’t afford the risk of exposure to coronavirus by venturing out, the solution could be as close as the nearest computer or smart device. Record numbers of shoppers are going online to order produce that’s delivered right to their door.