Do Masks Pose Real Danger in COVID Debate?
A viral hearing clip in Orange County fueled claims masks cause CO2 rebreathing and reduced oxygen. Officials shifted to recommendations. state later mandated masks outside homes. Experts say masks cut droplets, remain safe, and do not cause breathing problems or toxin buildup. Various voices cite misinformation and evolving public health messaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange County
Calif
Donna Lea Merritt
Berks County
Pennsylvania
Merritt
del Bigtree
Nancy Pelosi
Henry Fraimon
Cooper University Hospital
Fraimon
Health Department
Shiva Ayyadurai
Senate
Massachusetts
Ayyadurai
Russell Blaylock
Mississippi
Blaylock
United States
Ravina Kullar
Infectious Diseases Society of America
Los Angeles
Telemedicine reveals access gap in pandemic care
Philadelphia study of 2940 cardiology outpatients finds limited English speakers and lower income groups less likely to use video visits. Immigrant families and older patients lean toward phone consultations, widening care disparities during COVID-19. Economic and language barriers hinder digital health access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Charito Morales
Guatemala
Morales
Kensington Voice
University of Pennsylvania
Penn Cardiology
Lauren A. Eberly
Dipping Exercise Guide by Lakeland Trainers
A guided workout explains a front dipping move with elbows bent and chest tall. It advises elevating one leg, performing 8 to 10 reps per set, alternating legs, and completing even sets while noting the routine requires no equipment and can be done anywhere. Marlo Alleva, fitness trainer at Gold's Gym and Fontaine Gills YMCA, is cited with contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlo Alleva
Gold’s Gym
Fontaine Gills Ymca
Lakeland
Florida
Msn
COVID safety guidance at Women's & Children's births
Hospital outlines procedures for COVID screening of mothers and support persons, masking, and floor restrictions. Staff are daily screened, and high risk cases are managed in negative air rooms with PPE. Postnatal care emphasizes keeping mother and baby together, limited visitation, and open house classes resuming with distancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knight
Women’s & Children’s
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stacey Burling
Tribune
Genaro Molina
Shawna Knight
Jessica Spock
Jeremy Belch
Betsy Joll
Irene Martinez
Nicole Check
Women’s & Children’s Pavilion
CarolinaEast
Brandy Popp