L.A. County’s COVID hospitalization explosion is literally off the charts
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L.A. County’s explosion of COVID-19 hospitalization is literally off the charts, forcing officials to draw new ones.
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When can I get the COVID-19 vaccine?
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COVID-19 vaccine distribution has begun. There are no exact timelines yet, but here’s a general idea of when you may be able to get it.
A short guide to quarantining after holiday travel
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If you traveled during the holidays, you need to quarantine for 14 days when you return to California. Here’s what that means.
Four takeaways from the race for a COVID-19 vaccine
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There are still many unknowns when it comes to the pandemic, but the early signs of success for two experimental COVID-19 vaccines make a few things clear.
Op-Ed: In one week, the elements that make life possible on Earth went haywire
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The extreme heat in my hometown, the intense fires in your hometown and the excessive weather in other hometowns are the work of humans.
The coronavirus waiting game: It can take days for symptoms to appear, longer for severe illness
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While most people only experience mild or no symptoms at all from coronavirus infection, it can take roughly a week or so before severe illness strikes for those who do end up experiencing life-threatening symptoms.
How real is the science in Christopher Nolan’s ‘Tenet’? We asked an expert
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There’s a lot going on in Christoper Nolan’s new action epic “Tenet,” so we asked Claudia De Rham, a theoretical physicist from Imperial College London, for her thoughts.
Op-Ed: Pandemics spread like wildfire, and fire is a contagion too
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Fire is like COVID-19. The only response that works is systemic preparedness.
Keep your hands clean, but avoid these dangerous hand sanitizers, FDA warns
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If the coronavirus has you reaching for hand sanitizer, don’t use one with methanol. It can be toxic if absorbed through the skin, the FDA warns.
Why it’s time for scientists to become cinematic superheroes
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Directed by Marjane Satrapi, “Radioactive” stars Rosamund Pike as Marie Curie, still the only woman to win the Nobel Prize twice. The biopic also valorizes the role of science in understanding the world in an unexpectedly heroic way.
You could use a hug. Here are some safe options
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There are alternatives to physical touch. But nothing can really replace human-to-human contact. We explain in this guide to hugging during the time of coronavirus.
So you really want to see your friends? Here’s how to assess the risk
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You’ve stayed at home long enough and want to socialize with your friends. Here’s how you can gather without putting your health — or theirs — in jeopardy.
Can the coronavirus live on clothes and shoes? And for how long?
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You know you need to wash your hands after going to the grocery store what about your favorite hoodie? Here’s what we know so far.
You’re probably watching a lot of TV. How much is too much?
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Television viewing time has risen with people staying home because of the coronavirus. How do you know if you or your kids are watching too much?
Apple’s new TV show reconsiders the ‘murder gene.’ Here’s what the science says
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In ‘Defending Jacob,’ based on the book by William Landay, creator Mark Bomback takes on the ‘murder gene.’ We looked into the science behind it.
What is herd immunity and why does it matter in the fight against coronavirus?
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You’ve heard the term “herd immunity.” Here’s what it means and why it’s important as we think about returning to something like a normal life.
The internet says you should use soap to clean your groceries. Don’t listen.
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Contrary to viral videos, the FDA says to not use dish soap to wash fruits and vegetables because soap is not meant for human consumption and could make you sick.
A virologist answers the coronavirus questions you are too embarrassed to ask
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Is it safe to have sex with my partner or with a person I met on Tinder? Can I pick my nose at home? Do I need to disinfect my groceries? A virologist answers.
Coronavirus or not, the party must go on
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Social and physical distancing have restricted normal gatherings. But here are a few workarounds.
Kids’ coronavirus questions, answered
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Times science reporter Deborah Netburn answers kids questions about coronavirus, including whether you can get it twice and which parts of the body it attacks.