Should Young Children Wear Masks?
There’s no one easy answer, but experts agree that the main reason to give a child a mask is to avoid infecting others.
Laneeka Barksdale, 47, a Detroit Ballroom Dancing Star, Is Dead
She was known for the glide and other challenging steps in a scene that has been hit hard by the coronavirus.
Cities Widely Ignore Federal Flood Protection Rules, With Few Penalties
Cities and towns nationwide are failing to properly restrict construction in flood zones, an analysis for The Times found, violating taxpayer-subsidized insurance rules.
Smokers and Vapers May Be at Greater Risk for Covid-19
Tobacco and marijuana products damage lungs, where the virus does its harm. Health officials are urging people to quit, and temporary sales bans are even being discussed.
How to Quit Smoking and Vaping During the Coronavirus Pandemic
People who smoke and vape may be at greater risk for Covid-19, but quitting is hard, especially now. The good news: There are a lot of helpful resources.
Animal Viruses Are Jumping to Humans. Forest Loss Makes It Easier.
New research from Stanford University holds lessons for a world reeling from the coronavirus and searching for ways to avert the next global pandemic.
Coronavirus in California: How Many Patients Are on the U.S.N.S Mercy?
Thursday: The Navy hospital ship has been at the Port of Los Angeles since late last month. Also: Passover reflections.
Flying via a Smaller Airport? It May Take a While
Passengers looking to fly to and from regional airports are feeling the brunt of airline cuts even more than those in bigger hubs, with many cancellations and circuitous routes.
E.U. Officials Agree to Deal to Soften Coronavirus’s Economic Blow: Live Updates
The ministers were unable to reach an agreement on issuing joint bonds, known as “corona-bonds.” Critics say their €540 billion loan package does too little for Spain and Italy.
In the Race for Coronavirus Drugs, This Scientist Urges a Slower Pace
Taking an experimental drug can be worse than taking nothing at all, warns Dr. Andre Kalil: “You are treating emotion.”
Optimism Is Less Distant as Global Coronavirus Battle Rages On
Scientists say drastic shifts in behavior appear to be having an effect in the pandemic, though they say the death toll will continue to mount and caution against drawing any sweeping conclusions.
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