2020-08-18 Getting Married during a Pandemic
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. Marriage ceremonies, or weddings, are among the most important events in the lives of many people. The COVID-19 health…
2020-08-17 Cooking During the Pandemic
For the past several months, many restaurants have either been closed or are offering limited services because of the coronavirus health crisis. This means people all around the world have…
2020-08-16 Coronavirus Stops, Starts Test Europeans’ Patience
A short video making fun of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s guidance about the new coronavirus has become popular on social media. The video shows actor Matt Lucas. “So we…
2020-08-14 When Will We Get a COVID-19 Vaccine?
The new coronavirus has now infected more than 20 million people around the world: a number that has increased by 100 percent in about six weeks. The number of deaths…
2020-08-13 Some Interested, Others Concerned over Russia’s Fast Vaccine Approval
Russia’s approval of a vaccine against the new coronavirus after less than two months of human testing has caused interest and concern around the world. Russian officials said on Wednesday…
2020-08-13 Kindness May Keep You Healthy
If you are driving in the United States, you may see a common bumper sticker on passing vehicles that reads: “Perform random acts of kindness.” The saying is meant to…
2020-08-12 Russia First to Approve COVID-19 Vaccine, Others Not so Sure
Russian President Vladimir Putin declared on Tuesday that Russia has become the first country to approve a vaccine for COVID-19. But some scientists question whether its quick approval without testing…
2020-08-11 How to Safely Care for COVID-19 Patients at Home
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. Even though COVID-19 has been around for months, there are still many unknowns. Researchers do not yet have answers…
2020-08-08 How to Limit Weeds in Your Garden
Weeds, the fast-growing plants that cannot be eaten and do not bring flowers, are a common problem for gardeners. Some use chemicals to kill weeds. Others pull them up by…
2020-08-07 Could Mumbai’s Poor Areas Become Resistant to COVID-19?
A recent study of the poorest areas in India’s city of Mumbai found that more than half of the people have developed COVID-19 antibodies. It is a sign that some…
2020-08-05 COVID-19 and Your Pet: What You Need to Know
The new coronavirus continues to infect people around the world, so many of us are looking for information about the virus and the disease it causes, COVID-19. The Google Trends…
2020-08-04 WHO: ‘There’s No Silver Bullet’ against COVID-19
The World Health Organization, or WHO, warned on Monday that there might never be a “silver bullet” or an extraordinary solution like a perfect vaccine against COVID-19. WHO officials added…
2020-08-04 Managing Your Work, Your Child’s Work Online
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. The coronavirus pandemic has changed many things about everyday life. One big change is childcare – or the lack…
2020-07-29 UN Warns of ‘Alarming’ Drop in Child Vaccines During Coronavirus
The United Nations has warned of an “alarming” decrease in the number of children receiving life-saving vaccines around the world. The drop included vaccinations for preventable diseases such as diphtheria,…
2020-07-28 COVID-19 Vaccine Starts Final Test with 30,000 Volunteers
The world’s biggest COVID-19 vaccine study started on Monday. A total of 30,000 planned volunteers will help test the effectiveness and safety of a shot developed by the National Institutes…