One of the world’s leading infectious disease specialists warned this week that the “worst is yet to come” in the widening Covid-19 pandemic. Around the world, the virus is spreading rapidly, though some places, like South Korea, Singapore and New Zealand have tamped the fire down with widespread testing, contact tracing and quarantine, in Brazil, Iran and India infection rates are soaring. Globally, nearly 11 million cases of Covid-19 have been reported in more than

Even with Covid-19 cases on the rise in 26 states as of June 22, most of the country is in the midst of attempting to get back to normal life. That includes airlines and cruise lines, which were devastated by stay-at-home lockdowns through the spring.  But even though you can finally leave home and travel once again – do you really want to? Concerns about travel have abated to some extent as the country gets

Not too long ago, while you were stuck at home for weeks, rock-bottom airfares were alluring — until you realized that once you got to New York City, for example, there would be no theatres, restaurants, shops or events to enjoy. In the first week of April, Americans spent more than 90% of their time at home – the peak of sheltering in place because of Covid-19. Now, there’s more to do in more places,

While it’s no secret that a pandemic affects all kinds of people in all kinds of places, Covid-19’s impact on different demographic groups and in different geographic locations varies. While no person is guaranteed safety from infection, how and where you live, the density of your community and your overall health all may determine how vulnerable you and your family may be to the novel coronavirus. Common sense, and daily news reports, tell us that

As more testing becomes available, Covid-19 cases seem to be on the rise. However, should we look at the number of confirmed cases or is there a more accurate option? To get a better view of the severity of the virus, especially at a local level, check Covid-19 hospitalization data versus the number of confirmed cases. Here’s why: It’s difficult to monitor the situation. There are many factors involved that affect data. First, most cities

While stuck at home, you might have finally taken notice of the mistreated house plants that might be around your home. This could be a good time to explore new hobbies, or reinvigorate an old one, like keeping those houseplants alive! Even if you don’t have a “green thumb” our list of houseplants will prove to be viable for even the most clueless when it comes to gardening. The houseplants chosen are multipurpose and will