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Health officials in Snohomish County say the pandemic could last "a year or two" and advise everyone to do their part to stop the spread. EVERETT, Wash. — Snohomish County health officials are telling the public to prepare for a long, difficult battle with coronavirus as the number of new cases continues to surge. "It's…

Photo: Julia Lototskaya (Shutterstock)Recently, headlines warned of a new flu virus with “pandemic potential,” based on a study of viruses on pig farms in China. There’s no need to immediately start freaking out, however: While it’s always a safe assumption there will be another pandemic someday, this one is not cause for concern just yet.…

BOSTON—The patient in Room 5 had one big thing going for her. She was young. Adriana Rice-Leiva, 31 years old and 7½ months pregnant, also had been in good health. Even in a hospital bed, hooked to machines and deathly ill with Covid-19, her dark hair shined and her skin glowed. Ms. Rice-Leiva was breathing…

President Cyril Ramaphosa will for the first time answer questions in the National Assembly via a virtual platform.All questions relate to the Covid-19 pandemic.Next week it will be Deputy President David Mabuza's turn. For the first time, President Cyril Ramaphosa will answer questions in the plenary of the National Assembly in a hybrid sitting on Thursday…

weight loss industry raked in over $72 billion in 2018.If you're considering starting counting calories or following a strict meal plan, here are five questions you should ask yourself first.1. Is it sustainable and realistic?This is a big one. What will this diet look like in the long-term for you? What will you do after…