Should We Wear Masks or Not? An Expert Sorts Through the Confusion
The guidance on masks appears to be shifting, but social distancing is still the key step people can take.
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What the Coronavirus Does to Your Body That Makes It So Deadly
As with SARS, most of the damage in COVID-19 is caused by the immune system carrying out a scorched earth defense to stop the virus from spreading.
The Origins and Scientific Failings of the COVID-19 ‘Bioweapon’ Conspiracy Theory
The coronavirus responsible for COVID-19 has deadly adaptations that make it perfect for infecting humans. But this is a testament to natural selection, not bioengineering.
No, Cinchona Bark Is Not a Cure for Coronavirus
Posts touting the curative effects of cinchona, or fever tree, bark promise a “natural” source of the prescription-only drug chloroquine.
Can Cats Really Get or Pass on COVID-19?
There is no need to quarantine your feline friends.
Is the Loss of Your Sense of Smell and Taste an Early Sign of COVID-19?
Doctors from around the world are reporting cases of COVID-19 patients who have lost their sense of smell, known as anosmia, or taste, known as ageusia.
Trump Campaign Threatens TV Stations Over Coronavirus Ad
A cease-and-desist letter from the Trump-Pence campaign committee accuses stations of "airing a patently false, misleading, and deceptive advertisement."
Are Hydroxychloroquine, Azithromycin ‘Game Changers’ in Fight Against COVID-19?
U.S. President Donald Trump presented the results of an extremely limited study to suggest a largely untested cure for COVID-19.
‘Good Read From An Immunologist’ Post Misstates Reasons for COVID-19’s Virulence
A viral Facebook post argues the mutation rate of the coronavirus is responsible for its pandemic spread. There is no scientific support for that notion.
List of Grocery Stores with Special Hours for Seniors, the At-Risk, and Pregnant Women
We've compiled a list of major grocery chains offering dedicated hours set aside for members of vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Battle Against Disinformation Is Global
Disinformation-spewing online bots and trolls from halfway around the world are continuing to shape local and national debates by spreading lies online on a massive scale.
Ibuprofen and COVID-19 Symptoms
Because novel coronavirus is a new type of virus, there is currently no evidence proving that taking ibuprofen will be harmful.
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Did the Trump Administration Send 18 Tons of PPE to China in Early 2020?
Critics have questioned the wisdom of exporting to China medical supplies that would soon be vitally needed in the U.S.
Did Trump Administration Fire the US Pandemic Response Team?
As a new coronavirus spread in 2020, so did concerns about the United States' preparedness for a potential pandemic.
Will Dangerous Cosmic Rays Pass Close to Earth ‘Tonight’?
This claim has been around for years and makes no scientific sense whatsoever.
Did Nostradamus Predict the COVID-19 Pandemic?
If only people recognized "predictions" before the calamitous events they supposedly anticipate.
Is Hobby Lobby Refusing To Close Stores Because of a Message from God?
Hobby Lobby reportedly sent a letter to employees explaining its stores were staying open during the COVID-19 pandemic because, in part, CEO David Green's wife had received reassurances from God.