2020-08-26 WHO Issues Mask-Wearing Guidelines for Children
As millions of children around the world are going back to school, the World Health Organization (WHO) says those aged 6 to 12 should wear masks to fight the spread…
2020-08-25 COVID-19 Plasma: A Breakthrough or an Experiment?
Convalescent plasma, which has long been used to treat diseases, has become the latest issue in the race to find treatment for COVID-19. On Sunday, President Donald Trump announced that…
2020-08-24 Millions of Women Lose Birth Control Services in COVID-19
The coronavirus health crisis has caused a major drop in birth control services, including abortions — operations to end pregnancies. Millions of women and girls around the world are affected.…
2020-08-25 Good Air Flow May Help Protect from COVID-19
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. On Google, one of the most-searched questions related to the coronavirus is: “Can it spread through the air?” The…
2020-08-19 WHO Criticizes ‘Vaccine Nationalism’ in Call for Worldwide Agreement
Nations that store possible COVID-19 vaccines while not sharing them with others will deepen the pandemic, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday. The WHO’s chief,…
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…