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Caring cities across the nation are finding ways to let health care professionals know that their hard work is appreciated and supported. The people of Chicago are leaving inspirational messages on sidewalks for first responders.

Obese patients at high risk of severe COVID-19 illness, study finds

September 1, 2020 at 9:57 a.m.

PARIS — Obese and overweight people are at high risk of suffering severe cases of COVID-19, according to a French study that sheds light on the pandemic's burden. The research,...

DO THE DISHES | Whether you have a dishwasher or hand-wash your dishes, it's important to thoroughly clean any dishes or utensils used by someone who has COVID-19 with soap and hot water. The CDC also recommends wearing gloves while handling any dishes, glasses or silverware used by a person who is sick.

Unsung immune cells take over when coronavirus antibodies wane

July 23, 2020 at 10:55 a.m.

Antibodies have become a familiar word in the pandemic era, perhaps suggesting they're the best hope for keeping the deadly coronavirus at bay. But when crucial vaccine data was released...

Vice President Mike Pence, right, bumps elbows with Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, left, on March 5, 2020, during a news conference at Camp Murray in Washington state. Pence was in Washington to discuss the state's efforts to fight the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, and officials have been avoiding shaking hands to prevent the spread of germs.

Even elbow-bumping may be too intimate to ward off coronavirus

March 9, 2020 at 3:26 p.m.

Elbow-bumping was just beginning to become a thing — even global leaders were doing it rather than kiss or shake hands as a safe means of greeting. But now, it's...

UNCLEAR SIGNALS

August 18, 2021 at 9:08 p.m.

Americans' confidence in the economy slipped in May, a month after U.S. home resales unexpectedly rose for the third straight month. The Conference Board's index of consumer confidence fell in...

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