Public Health

Tips from Johns Hopkins experts on how to deal with COVID-19

Worried about supply shortages, quarantines, the falling stock market or canceling a vacation? Or do you just fear the unknown regarding COVID-19? Clinical psychologist Neda...

New study estimates COVID-19 may have infected over 9,000 in U.S.

In a new study, researchers estimate that by March 1, more than 9000 people in the U.S. may have already been infected by COVID-19...

Tough travel bans may only ‘modestly’ slow coronavirus spread

In a new study, researchers found that strict travel bans, both within and outside of China, may have done little to impede the spread...

Should you cancel travel plans due to COVID-19?

Spring break season has begun and many have their hopes set on escaping reality for a few days with their family to enjoy some...

Panic buying ahead of coronavirus pandemic: irrational or prudent thinking

If you were stranded on a desert island and could only access one item – would you choose toilet paper? Fears that coronavirus COVID-19 will...

Smokers carry harmful compounds on their skin and clothes

In a new study, researchers found that people can carry hazardous compounds from cigarette smoke that cling to their bodies and clothes and then...

COVID-19: What you should and shouldn’t do now

Avoiding panic, steering clear of sick people, and washing your hands are the most important things to do in preparation for COVID-19, experts say. The...

US Federal Reserve’s rate cut leaves little ammunition to fight a potential recession

Lowering interest rates won’t lower transmission rates of COVID-19. But could the Federal Reserve’s emergency decision to cut rates by a half percentage point on...

Pot use among U.S. older people nearly doubled in 3 years

In a new study, researchers found that more U.S. seniors are using the drug now than ever before. They found the proportion of folks 65...

How to prepare your family for COVID-19

Late on Monday, March 2, Gov. Brian Kemp announced that two cases of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, had been confirmed in Georgia. This comes...