How severe is the spread of COVID-19 in your community? If you're confused, you're not alone. Though state and local dashboards provide lots of numbers, from case counts to deaths, it's often unclear how to interpret them — and hard to compare them to other places.
Now a consortium of top scientists have agreed on metrics for assessing risk -- and they've created a tool that lets you look up your own state or county to see how it's doing
Coping with a constant onslaught of grim headlines, disruptions to daily routines, and more solitude than most of us care for can take a toll on your daily happiness quotient. Luckily science has your back. Laurie Santos, host of The Happiness Lab podcast, shares evidence-based techniques for recharging your inner well-being.
She lays out how to tune in to and express gratitude, why "positive thinking" isn't all that helpful, and how human connection -- even on Zoom -- really can make a difference.
There's strong evidence that wearing face masks in public can protect other people from you in case you're sick. And they can also offer the wearer some protection — though how much varies greatly, depending on the type of mask.
When choosing a mask, experts say focus on the fabric, fit and breathability. How well a mask protects is a function of both what it's made of and how well it seals to your face. But if you can't breathe well through it, then you're less likely to keep it on.
Remember: No mask will offer full protection, and they should not be viewed as a replacement for physical distancing of at least 6 feet from others, frequent hand-washing and avoiding crowds. When you combine masks with those measures, they can make a big difference.
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