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I'm hearing a lot of talk about the coronavirus spreading through aerosols — is wearing a mask in a grocery store enough protection? What else should I do to stay safe? Quick answer first: Going to the grocery store where you and everyone else is wearing a mask and keeping a distance from each other…

As states across the nation continue to ease coronavirus-induced lockdown restrictions, more and more Americans are venturing out of the safety of their homes. But meeting up with friends or family, going to the office, and carrying on with daily life overall will look much different as the novel disease still presents a risk.The reopenings…

Are you wearing a face covering when out and around others? If not, you should. Research has shown that when face coverings are used properly, they reduce transmission of the novel coronavirus, which causes COVID-19. Face coverings are important because people can have COVID-19 and transmit the virus, but not have any symptoms. “Since we…

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s plan to protect its nursing homes was robust and aggressive. In mid-March, before the coronavirus had widely taken hold across the state, emergency response officials drafted a three-page blueprint for quick strike teams of medical professionals that would respond to facilities as soon as a few positive cases were confirmed. The teams…

Dr Beckett. We have a lot of questions on kids, as I'm sure you can imagine. Casey wants to know. Is it safe for my asthmatic child to play in our yard? What if an infected individual has recently been walking by on the sidewalk? Can you address these worries of parents everywhere? It's very…