Conservative Christian activists have largely framed the debate over whether houses of worship should resume in-person worship as a matter of defending religious freedom. But tucked into these arguments about religious liberty, some have also been pushing a claim that doesn’t seem to stand up to scrutiny ― the claim that if businesses like grocery […]
As some U.S. churches seek to open their doors for in-person services, a group of mostly evangelical Christian religious leaders is urging Congress to grant faith-based organizations legal immunity from coronavirus-related negligence lawsuits. In a letter submitted to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary on Tuesday, nearly 300 religious leaders said they’re concerned about facing […]
People in England should now aim to wear face coverings on public transport and in some shops, the UK government has said. A document outlining new coronavirus lockdown rules suggests face coverings for enclosed spaces where social distancing is not always possible. That advice had already been recommended by the governments in Scotland and Northern […]
The only thing better than having a delicious dinner at Olive Garden is being able to make that Italian dinner yourself. Well, get ready, because Olive Garden’s got your back. Lucky for us, they’ve released some of their most beloved recipes online, and honestly, we couldn’t be more excited. With choices like vegetable lasagna, chicken […]
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday to suspend some immigration into the U.S. for 60 days in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The order will temporarily halt the issuing of green cards for permanent residency to immigrants who are currently outside the U.S. — obstructing many people’s ability to join family members currently in […]
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California public health officials say local authorities should test people for the coronavirus in “high risk settings” even if they don’t have symptoms, a change aimed at health care workers, prisoners and the homeless. State officials believe the new guidelines are the first in the country to prioritize testing for people […]
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s governor on Friday gave the green light for some beaches and parks to reopen if it can be done safely, and north Florida beaches became among the first to allow people to return since closures because of the coronavirus. Mayor Lenny Curry said Duval County beaches were reopening Friday afternoon […]
There’s a critical point, somewhere around the second week of coronavirus symptoms, where patients usually start to recover. Sometimes, though, they don’t. Some people can take a turn for the worse even after they’ve started to feel somewhat better. The progression of symptoms is one of the more mysterious elements of this illness. While the […]
CNN’s Chris Cuomo has been battling COVID-19 for more than two weeks now ― and his fight’s not over yet. Cuomo said on Tuesday night he was getting “cocky” when he reached 60 hours without fever, close to the 72-hour goal for patients suffering from the coronavirus infection. But then it came back, hitting 101 […]
An NHS boss has warned the number of protective gowns available to front-line staff in parts of the country has become “critically low” in recent days. Chris Hopson, chief executive of NHS Providers in England, has called for a “more sustainable supply” of gowns, which are imported from China. On Sunday, the health secretary said […]
Some “shoots of success” indicate social distancing guidelines and stay-at-home orders have begun to flatten the curve of COVID-19 infections in the U.S., according to White House coronavirus response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx, but Americans need to remain vigilant. “We are beginning to see some flattening of the number of new cases per day in […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is considering changing its guidelines for self-isolation to make it easier for those who have been exposed to someone with the coronavirus to return to work if they are without symptoms. The public health agency, in conjunction with the White House coronavirus task force, is […]
HuffPost Feeling more stressed these days? You’re not alone. The coronavirus has dramatically changed how we live our lives, and in the process it has created many questions and challenges about how to cope. Some of us are out of work, while others are juggling parenting and home-school duties with their jobs, and still others […]
I discovered I was not the only one sharing their pregnancy news on the early side because of fears over the virus. While I’ve (thankfully) been working from home for years, many women I spoke to were focused on telling their employers early to ensure they weren’t exposing themselves to others at their workplaces, especially […]
First things first, your typical day and schedule will be anything but typical. These are some seriously atypical times. Take a really deep breath and settle into some peace with that. It’s okay that you are being pushed to change your routine, change your mindset, and slow down a bit. Second, remember that movement comes […]