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“Sheltering in place works like this: You don’t give it to anyone — You don’t get it from anyone. Common sense, no?” he wrote. “Going to take awhile, but if we take care of each other, help where we can, and give up some comforts… this, too, shall pass. We can figure this out.” … [Read more...] about Tom Hanks Gives Health Update After Returning to L.A. with Wife Rita Wilson

Britain’s medicines watchdog has approved the use of blood recovered from Covid-19 patients as a treatment for the Chinese virus. The plasma of recovered patients is thought to contain antibodies that could be used to strengthen the immune systems of patients. … [Read more...] about British Health Service to Use Plasma Transfusions to Treat Coronavirus

But Juul, which controls 74 percent of the market for e-cigarettes, refutes the study, saying that because the teens are self-reporting which products they use it’s not possible to point to one as the culprit. Ashley Gold, Juul’s chief administrative officer, said that they don’t want teens using their products, but highlighted the research that points to e-cigarettes as a less-harmful way to smoke. … [Read more...] about FDA Says a ‘Public Health Tragedy’ Is Underway as Teen E-Cigarette Use Remains Popular

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have lent their support to a Public Health England initiative to boost the nation's mental health during the coronavirus pandemic. The new guidance gives helpful tips on how to look after your own wellbeing, alongside advice for parents and carers on children's mental health during the shutdown. Announced on Sunday by Mental Health Minister Nadine Dorries, who was herself diagnosed with COVID-19, the guidance, which can be found on the gov.uk website, offers tips on staying in touch with family and friends via video calls and social media, as well as establishing a regular routine and a healthy sleep pattern or starting a new hobby. The Health Minister also announced an additional £5million in funding to leading mental health charities to expand their services. … [Read more...] about Kate Middleton and Prince William back mental health initiative amid COVID-19 lockdown

Of those 637 cases, 50 are known to have been hospitalized at one time and 54 are healthcare workers. Also, Farley said the first cases in a corrections officer and an inmate have emerged. … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Sees 2 More Coronavirus Deaths, Cases Hit 637

"We are working with the Board of Health and will follow their guidance on additional steps or notifications required," a Wawa spokesperson said in a statement. "We will do everything we can to support our associate, including providing paid time off, and take all necessary steps to monitor, safeguard and protect all our associates and customers." … [Read more...] about Philly Wawa Employee Tests Positive For Coronavirus: Reports