Features of national quarantine: how different societies behave in a pandemic
How do different societies behave under quarantine conditions? Social psychologist, professor at Columbia University Svetlana Komissaruk spoke about this in an interview with the Russian service of the Voice of America. Svetlana explained that all psychologists now react differently to the current situation, and this reaction also ...
Blood and Food Banks in the USA: How You Can Help the Needy
As the coronavirus spreads across the United States, people are increasingly focusing on supporting and protecting their families. However, there is no one to worry about many US residents, and then charitable organizations are connected. During the crisis, the demand for their services has increased, and ...
5 scenic US national parks offering virtual tours
The park ranger will take you on a virtual tour of an ancient glacier in Alaska or a limestone cave in New Mexico, writes Share America. The US National Park Service partners with Google to offer a 360-degree view of the country's five national parks so everyone can appreciate ...
'And then the phone fell into the bath': why it is so difficult to work from home during quarantine
“Last week, during a video meeting, a colleague had her half-naked boyfriend walking behind her,” says communications consultant Jason Nisse. This example well illustrates the pitfalls of videoconferencing, a technology that thousands of people are getting used to when trying to work from home, writes BBC.…
Which masks are effective against coronavirus and how can they be replaced in case of deficiency
The US government recommends that all people wear masks to stop the spread of the coronavirus in the country. Voice of America has compiled guidelines and official information from American medical professionals to answer frequently asked questions regarding mask wearing. Does the mask protect against coronavirus infection? The mask protects ...
When the coronavirus epidemic reaches a peak in every state
The COVID-19 pandemic is evolving differently in each state, so it should come as no surprise that in each of the 50 regions, peak coronavirus deaths are expected at different times. Writes about this Reader's Digest. There is no nationwide federal isolation order, which means that every state ...
Coronavirus became the leading cause of death in the United States, ahead of heart disease and cancer
COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, is currently the No. 1 cause of death in the United States, killing more people per day on average than cancer or heart disease, writes Fox News. According to data published by Dr. Maria Danilycheva in San Diego, California, the virus is ...
More Coronavirus Particles Detected than Expected in Wastewater in the USA: What Does It Mean?
Traces of the coronavirus have been found in Massachusetts sewage at higher levels than scientists had suggested. Writes about this New York Post. Coronavirus has been found in Massachusetts wastewater at higher levels than expected, suggesting ...
Thousands of Americans sue China for coronavirus: companies demand $ 8 trillion in compensation
A group of small businesses in the United States, including Cardiff Prestige Property, Little Saigon Chamber of Commerce, First Premier X and others, have filed a lawsuit against the People's Republic of China, Wuhan City and the country's Health Commission. Writes about this TMZ. According to the documents ...
'Sacrifices like us': pets may become infected with coronavirus
Cats may be infected with the new coronavirus, according to a new study, but dogs appear not to be vulnerable. This prompted WHO to take a closer look at the issue of transmission of the virus between humans and pets. Writes about it Reuters. Research published on the journal's website ...