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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption WHO guidelines, which currently recommend health staff wear a full gown and visor. GPs are demanding “urgent clarification” from the government on whether they should now wear protective equipment to examine all patients. Family doctors now wear it if they see a patient with suspected coronavirus. But the Royal […]

Deciding to try for a baby is a monumental decision — one that’s suddenly been made a whole lot more complex by the coronavirus pandemic. So is this the time to try and get pregnant? Or would it be wise to hold off? HuffPost Parents spoke to two OB-GYNs about trying to conceive during a

SEATTLE — With her due date fast approaching, Kelly McCarty packed a bag with nursing tops, a robe, slippers and granola bars. Last week’s ultrasound, she said, showed “this baby is head down and ready to go.” But the new coronavirus has thrown her a curveball, bouncing her and about 140 other expectant moms from

Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, a study by Gallup found that 43% of U.S. employees worked remotely with some frequency. Now that the spread of COVID-19 has forced many people with “non-essential” jobs to stay home, millions more have been thrust into the world of home offices and virtual meetings. One company that’s benefited is

The coronavirus pandemic could be especially deadly in Mexico because of the country’s high rates of obesity and diabetes March 26, 2020, 12:59 AM 2 min read MEXICO CITY — The coronavirus pandemic could be especially deadly in Mexico because of the country’s high rates of obesity and diabetes, a coalition of consumer and health

Image copyright Getty Images Millions of mobile users in the UK have yet to receive the government’s text message alert about coronavirus. The SMS – telling people to stay at home – began being sent early on Tuesday morning. But Vodafone has confirmed it only expects to complete the process later this Wednesday. One expert

If all the alarming coronavirus headlines have your anxiety at an all-time high, here’s some good news: A highly anticipated stimulus package meant to provide financial relief to consumers and businesses struggling in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic is ready to be set in motion. Though the details of the plan have yet to

SAO PAULO — Brazil’s governors on Wednesday rebelled against President Jair Bolsonaro’s call for life to return to pre-coronavirus normalcy, saying his proposal to reopen schools and businesses runs counter to recommendations from health experts and endangers Latin America’s largest population. State governors, many of whom have adopted strict measures to limit gatherings in their

Image caption The venue, close to Birmingham Airport, hosts events including Crufts The National Exhibition Centre (NEC) is “ready and willing” to become a temporary field hospital if required during the coronavirus pandemic. The Birmingham site, which host events including Crufts, could see exhibition halls used to treat patients. NEC group chief executive Paul Thandi

Employees, students and other Zoom users should be aware of a watchful feature on the remote conferencing service: It tells the person running the chat whether or not you’re paying attention. During the coronavirus pandemic, video and audio software use has ramped up, introducing many to the telecommuting world of Zoom. While some welcome the