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coronavirus-prevention

World 5 years ago

'Test-&-trace' crucial but won't beat coronavirus alone: Study

Testing for COVID-19 and tracing the prior contacts of those found to be infected are crucial measures for slowing the disease's spread, but inadequate unless combined with other measures, researchers said Wednesday.

World 5 years ago

France to make masks compulsory in most workplaces from Sept. 1

The French government plans to make wearing a mask compulsory in the vast majority of workplaces from Sept. 1 to try to stop a resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic.

World 5 years ago

'Be a patriot': Biden backs nationwide mask mandate to fight virus

White House hopeful Joe Biden on Thursday called for a nationwide mask-wearing mandate for the next three months, drawing a contrast with President Donald Trump as the challenger makes coronavirus pandemic recovery a focal point of his campaign.

World 5 years ago

Finland recommends face masks as coronavirus cases creep up

Finland recommended the use of face masks in public for the first time on Thursday as the number of coronavirus cases rises.

World 5 years ago

Pandemic behavior: Why some people don't play by the rules

Lockdowns and social distancing measures introduced around the world to try and curb the COVID-19 pandemic are reshaping lives, legislating activities that were once everyday freedoms and creating new social norms.But there are always some people who don't play by the rules.