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CDC Says Masks Must Fit Tightly—And Two Are Better Than One

On Feb. 10, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new mask guidelines based on a study of how mask fit affects the wearer’s exposure to airborne particles. With more transmissible COVID-19 strains emerging around the world, it is important to properly use the right kinds of face masks. No matter how good a mask’s material is, it won’t work well if it doesn’t fit well. A lot of filtration efficiency is lost from leakage around the face mask, such as around the bridge of the nose or at the gaps between any facial hair and the mask. A well-fitting mask is one that seals tightly onto your face, ensuring that almost all the air you breathe goes through the filtering material rather than through gaps in the sides.

Scott N. Schiffres February 11, 2021

Solutions

Lack of Internet Access Has Limited Vaccine Availability for Racial and Ethnic Minorities

Racial and ethnic minority communities that lack internet access have been left behind in the race to get a COVID-19 vaccine. The average monthly cost of internet access, about US$70, can be out of reach for those who can barely afford groceries.

Tamra Burns Loeb, AJ Adkins-Jackson and Arleen F. Brown February 9, 2021

In-Depth

How to Survive the Coronavirus: COVID-19 Vaccines Explained

With the COVID-19 vaccine now available to many Mississippians, the state now has the opportunity to make the winter spike the last mass outbreak of the disease. The Mississippi Free Press has compiled information from expert sources on the contents, effects and value of the COVID-19 vaccines available to the public.

Nick Judin January 22, 2021

Solutions

We Asked Five Health Experts—Would You Eat Indoors At A Restaurant?

As COVID-19 cases surge across the country, some cities and towns have banned indoor dining while others have permitted it with restrictions. Other geographies have no bans at all.

Laurie Archbald-Pannone, Kathleen C. Brown, Ryan Huerto, Sue Mattison and Thomas A. Russo January 7, 2021

Solutions

Whether Slow or Fast, Here’s How Your Metabolism Influences How Many Calories You Burn Each Day

The idea is that someone with a slow metabolism won’t use up the same amount of energy to do the same task as someone does with a fast metabolism. But does the speed of metabolism really vary all that much from person to person?

Terezie Tolar Peterson December 31, 2020

Solutions

What’s Not Being Said About Why African Americans Need To Take The COVID-19 Vaccine

Dr. Anthony Fauci and other national health leaders have said that African Americans need to take the COVID-19 vaccine to protect their health. What Fauci and others have not stated is that if African Americans don’t take the vaccine, the nation as a whole will never get to herd immunity.

Debra Furr-Holden December 30, 2020

Solutions

4 Ways To Close The COVID-19 Racial Health Gap

Since March, people of color have been more likely to get sick and more likely to die from COVID-19 infection because they have been living and working in social conditions that worsen their physical health and mental health. These conditions are rooted in structural inequalities that are also responsible for the severity and progression of COVID-19.

Tamra Burns Loeb and Dorothy Chin December 17, 2020

Solutions

How To Use COVID-19 Testing and Quarantining To Safely Travel For The Holidays

If you have any symptoms at all, stay home. If you do not have symptoms, then you can start to think about travel for the holidays. Knowing that tests are imperfect, the safest thing you can do is to strictly self-quarantine for 14 days before your visit. Testing can offer a helpful data point, but a quarantine is the more foolproof option.

Claudia Finkelstein December 4, 2020

MFP Voices

7 Tips for Staying Safe as COVID-19 Cases Rise and Colder Weather Heightens the Risk

Since we don’t have an approved vaccine in widespread use, yet, protective measures are still essential. As a nursing-school dean, recommend taking these seven simple steps to protect yourself and your loved ones and reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Melissa Burdi October 22, 2020