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BRASILIA (Reuters) — After two straight days of record COVID-19 deaths in Brazil, President Jair Bolsonaro on Thursday told Brazilians to stop “whining” and move on, in his latest remarks attacking distancing measures and downplaying the gravity of the pandemic. Brazil has the world’s second-highest death toll over the past year, after the United States. […]
One of the most persistent myths about the threat of COVID-19 is that it is inextricably linked with population density. Since March, this explanation has shown up in magazine articles and news reports both domestically and internationally. It has appeared in the speeches of mayors and governors and the columns of pundits from across the ideological […]
Do you ever find yourself feeling a little too full, or eating when you’re not really hungry, but at the same time, you’re struggling to stop overeating? Overeating is really common and there are a few reasons why that’s so! Sometimes it could be because there was a special event like at a wedding when […]
The 2.2 million people who have been self-isolating in England during the pandemic will no longer need to shield from 1 August. From 6 July, they will be able to meet up outdoors, in a group, with up to five others and form ‘support bubbles’ with other households. The measures can be eased because infection […]
Ever noticed that when you sleep well and wake up feeling rested, your day seems to go much smoother? Or that, conversely, when you have a hectic morning, the following hours seem scattered and intense? The way you start your day really sets the tone for the rest of your waking hours.. There are a […]
Onion, tomato, and garlic savers $ 26.12 Shop Now Leftover ingredients often get thrown in wasteful plastic bags, put back in the refrigerator, and forgotten. Instead, save your partially used onions, garlic, and tomatoes in this food saver set, which includes four reusable containers, each shaped like the food it’s meant to store. Why it […]
Aside from getting dolled up for a Zoom team meeting here and there, it’s likely that you aren’t wearing makeup (or maybe just less) while social distancing these days. It would make sense in theory that giving skin a little break from the blush and bronzer is beneficial every once in a while, but how, […]
The “COVID-19 pounds of weight gain” memes popped up pretty much the second we started social distancing and staying home. And while it’s always infuriating when people make jokes about weight gain, the “Quarantine 15” posts and advice articles are especially gross. There’s already enough stress right now: Unemployment is skyrocketing, hospitals are on overflow […]
Hilary Duff, patron saint of millennials everywhere, is using her sway to encourage her fan base not to be complacent amid the coronavirus pandemic. The “Younger” star used Instagram to issue a stern warning to the “millennial assholes” socializing in large groups who could be carriers for the virus without showing symptoms and spread it […]
A breakup doubled Andrea Guinn’s living expenses overnight. Saddled with the bills and rent for the apartment she once shared with her ex in Queens, she fell behind on payments to Consolidated Edison, the $ 29 billion investor-owned utility that enjoys a monopoly on electricity in New York City. By February, the 33-year-old said, she […]
In any case, it’s reasonable to assume other appendages are okay alternatives to unwashed hands in a pinch, but Tierno recommends sticking to best hygiene practices whenever possible. “You can use the back of your wrist to rub whatever it is or use a sanitizing agent first, but it may behoove you to get up, […]
The New York attorney general’s office has ordered disgraced televangelist Jim Bakker to stop misleading consumers about a fake cure for coronavirus. Lisa Landau, chief of the AG’s Health Care Bureau, sent a cease and desist letter to Bakker on Thursday threatening legal action if he fails to stop touting his “Silver Solution” as an effective treatment […]
Emma Kim via Getty ImagesThere are small ways parents can encourage their kids to touch their faces less frequently. As the number of confirmed coronavirus cases around the world continues to rise, people are taking whatever steps they can to prevent contracting COVID-19. For now, the main expert is advice is to wash your hands […]
PeopleImages via Getty ImagesExperts say there are habit-breaking ways to stop touching your face for good. As the coronavirus outbreak nears pandemic levels, experts have been sharing the same advice for individuals looking to protect themselves from contracting COVID-19: Wash your hands and don’t touch your face. While the former is simple enough, the latter […]
Media playback is unsupported on your device Many more people may be forced to self-isolate as part of efforts to stop the coronavirus spreading in Britain, the head of NHS England has warned. Sir Simon Stevens said more than 80 people discharged from quarantine on Thursday set an “important example”. Meanwhile, officials are tracing the […]