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South Korea takes new measures to have enough face masks domestically amid coronavirus
South Korea is instituting new measure to secure face masks amid the novel coronavirus outbreak.
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The Goop lifestyle guru donned a face mask while flying to Paris, though health experts say such a precaution is only necessary for someone who has coronavirus.
The No. 1 way to prevent coronavirus isn't wearing a face mask
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A new case of coronavirus in California "marks a turning point," according to the state's public health director, because the patient has no related travel history and no known exposure to coronavirus. Dr. Alok Patel joins Anderson Cooper to answer your coronavirus questions live. Watch "Full Circle" weeknights at 5 p.m. ET.
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Asian stock markets continue falling, as the coronavirus spreads across the globe.
Coronavirus fear touches off a global run on face masks
Fear of the spreading coronavirus has led to a global run on sales of face masks despite medical experts' advice that most people who aren't sick don't need to wear them. Many businesses are sold out, while others are limiting how many a customer can buy. Amazon is policing its site, trying to make sure sellers don't gouge panicked buyers. In South Korea, hundreds lined up to buy masks from a discount store. Rumors that toilet paper and napkins could be used as masks have emptied store shelves in Asia of paper goods over the past few weeks. Ordinary people trying to protect themselves from the outbreak are not the only ones encountering shortages. Some health care professionals are seeing them as well. Some industry officials are attributing the shortages not just to high demand but to disruptions in supply: An outsize share of the world's surgical masks are made in China - 50%, by its own estimate - and some of the factories are in or near the hard-hit city of Wuhan and have been shut down for weeks because of the crisis, they said. In the U.S., Walgreens, Home Depot, Lowe's and True Value Hardware are reporting a sharp uptick in sales of masks over the past several weeks and say they are scrambling to get more from suppliers to keep up with demand. Home Depot, the nation's largest home improvement chain, has limited sales of N95 respirators to 10 per person. They have a close facial fit and more filtration material than general surgical masks, enabling them to keep out at least 95% of particles. Marc Jaconksi, owner of Stanley's True Value Hardware and Rental store in Philadelphia, said he saw a surge in demand for masks, particularly the N95, two weeks ago. But since Tuesday, when the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned that the...
Thinking About Getting a Mask to Protect Against Coronavirus? What You Need to Know
Certain masks have sold out on Amazon and demand sparked a surge in prices, but experts warned wearing a mask could actually increase your chances of getting the virus.
Why a face mask isn't your best defense against coronavirus
Why a face mask isn't your best defense against coronavirus
New Yorker coronavirus cover shows Trump with a mask over his eyes to critique his response
Coronavirus Rule: Don’t Touch Your Face!
To prevent coronavirus, the CDC recommends keeping your hands off your face.
Main focus for preventing coronavirus spread should be hand hygiene not face masks
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'I'm definitely getting a mask': Eppley passengers share coronavirus travel concerns
Travelers at Eppley Airfield each have their own reactions and methods of protection against the coronavirus. Austin Sigston of Bakersfield, California, walked around the airport in a protection mask. Sign up for our Newsletters "I remember seeing something on my phone about them evacuating people to Omaha. I was like, 'Yeah, I'm not messing around. I'm definitely getting a mask when I fly out of here," he said. Sigston said he flies a lot for...
Gig workers face the spread of the new coronavirus with no safety net
Some workers here who provide on-demand rides and delivery services, but are independent contractors without many protections, are bracing for the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Should you wear a face mask if you don't have the coronavirus?
KGW received hundreds of texts Saturday from concerned viewers seeking answers to their questions and concerns regarding the coronavirus. These were the three most commonly-asked questions. Q: Is there a vaccine to prevent coronavirus? A: According to the CDC website, there is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. GET THE LATEST UPDATES ON THE...
'SNL': Mike Pence takes on coronavirus with 'MAGA' face masks; Democratic contenders object
Americans worried about coronavirus don't need to buy face masks US surgeon general says
Americans worried about the coronavirus outbreak shouldn’t buy face masks to protect themselves against it because the masks are ineffective for those without symptoms -- and the purchases deplete the supplies available for medical professionals, the U.S. surgeon general said Saturday.
US ramping up coronavirus testing mask production: Pence
The U.S. is ramping up production of face masks and distributing coronavirus testing kits across the country following a jump in virus cases and the first death on American soil, Vice President Mike Pence told Maria Bartiromo on "Sunday Morning Futures."
Coronavirus: South Korea sect leader to face probe over deaths
Lee Man-hee, 88, is accused of hampering efforts to contain the virus.
Travelers will face new restrictions and cancellations as coronavirus cases grow in the US
Travelers entering the United States will face new protocols as cases of novel coronavirus grow around the world.
Coronavirus Fears See Mask Hand Sanitizer Water Toilet Paper Shortages at Costco Walmart and Target
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Disabled Hong Kongers struggle to obtain face masks amid COVID-19 panic-buying
