2020-03-18 Talking to Kids About Coronavirus
With schools shutting down and the ways of daily life-changing, children are hearing more about the coronavirus. They may not fully understand it, or know how seriously to take it,…
2020-03-17 Millions Locked Down as Coronavirus Spreads
Millions of people in Europe, the United States and other countries are locked down at home in an effort to stop the spread of the new coronavirus. The number of…
2020-03-17 First Coronavirus Vaccine Trial Begins in Seattle
U.S. researchers on Monday gave the first shot to the first volunteer in a test for an experimental coronavirus vaccine. Scientists at the Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute in…
2020-03-17 ‘No Handshake? No Kiss?’ Greetings in the Age of Coronavirus
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle Report. Every culture has some sort of person-to-person greeting. But they are different all over the world. In some countries…
2020-03-11 Nursing Homes Face Serious Problems from Coronavirus
Housing centers for old people in the United States are buying large numbers of masks and thermometers because of coronavirus. They are also screening visitors and preparing for shortages of…
2020-03-16 Scientists Warn of Going Too Fast to Develop Coronavirus Vaccine
Drug manufacturers are trying to develop a vaccine for the new coronavirus as quickly as possible in an effort to slow its spread. But scientists and medical experts are concerned…
2020-03-15 Florence Nightingale Told Us to Wash Hands
A new exhibition celebrates the life of Florence Nightingale, an English woman whose ideas about cleanliness are important to this day. The exhibit can be seen at the Florence Nightingale…
2020-03-14 Scientists: New Coronavirus Lives on Some Surfaces for Up to 3 Days
Studies show the new coronavirus can live in the air for several hours and on some surfaces for as long as two to three days. United States government scientists and…
2020-03-12 WHO Declares Coronavirus Crisis a Pandemic
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared Wednesday that the coronavirus crisis is now a “pandemic.” The declaration came as more than 118,000 people have been infected in 114 countries. And…
2020-03-10 Enough Sleep Could Reduce Risk of Injury, Study Finds
A new study suggests that healthy adults who get at least eight hours of sleep a night may be less likely to experience common exercise-related injuries. The study was based…
2020-03-09 Do You Need to Wear That Mask?
As concerns over the new coronavirus spread around the world, people have to make basic health decisions. They are wondering how worried they should be about getting infected and what…
2020-03-07 South Korea Tries ‘Social Distancing’ to Prevent Coronavirus Spread
An expression recently introduced by officials in Seoul closely describes life for many in South Korea these days: “Let’s Take a Break from Social Life.” The government is working to…
2020-03-04 WHO’s Advice to Protect Yourself from Coronavirus
The World Health Organization, or WHO, has the following advice to protect yourself from being infected with the coronavirus or other flu-like diseases. Wash your hands frequently Clean your hands…
2020-03-03 US Medical Schools Increase LGBTQ Students, Doctor Training
Aliya Feroe remembers the doctor who sent her to another doctor after learning she identified as queer. The doctor who would not treat her was a woman who specializes in…
2020-02-29 WHO: Coronavirus May Affect All Countries
The World Health Organization (WHO) says the new coronavirus could spread worldwide. “The outbreak is getting bigger,” WHO spokesman Christian Lindmeier told reporters on Friday in Switzerland. Coronavirus cases have…