In The News: School of Public Health

Parade

By now, we all know that face masks are a crucial part of preventing the spread of coronavirus to others—but are all masks created equal? Antimicrobial face masks are the latest trend in COVID-19 prevention, but doctors and infectious disease experts are divided on their benefits.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Las Vegas casinos are modifying their smoking policies amid the pandemic.

Yahoo!

Summer was cut short last week for 82 children and staff members who tested positive for the coronavirus at one of Kanakuk Kamps' overnight camps, in Lampe, Mo. The network of Christian camps is just the latest to contend with outbreaks amid a record-breaking crisis in America.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

Today is the hottest day of the year so far and while staying indoors is recommended, that is not an option for everybody.

Buckeyes Wire

The Big Ten was the first domino to fall by announcing plans for conference-only schedules for fall sports. The Pac-12 followed suit, and we’re now waiting on what the other conferences will do, most notably the rest of the Power Five: the SEC, Big 12, and ACC.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

Today is the hottest day of the year so far and while staying indoors is recommended, that is not an option for everybody.

Healthline

If you get a call from a number you don’t recognize, don’t hit decline — it might be a contact tracer calling to let you know that someone you’ve been near has tested positive for the coronavirus.

Travel + Leisure

As we approach yet another month of the COVID-19 pandemic, you might be developing a bit of cabin fever. That coupled with businesses beginning to reopen might be tempting you to book a vacation. Unfortunately, the pandemic is far from over, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) still suggests staying home for your own safety as well as for those you may encounter upon leaving the house. However, if you do decide to travel this summer and stay in a hotel, local laws permitting, you’ll want to take as many safety precautions as possible.

USA Today

Scheduling flexibility, the mitigation of risk that comes with travel and the ability to share testing protocols were the primary factors behind the Big Ten’s plan to schedule conference-only games during the coming season, a move that may foreshadow similar decisions from other Power Five leagues and the rest of the Bowl Subdivision.

Healthline

There are many statistics available regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, although they aren’t necessarily well coordinated at the national level.

Men's Health

If you’re like most of us, you’ve spent the last four months working out with bodyweight workouts or curling backpacks and itching to return to the gym. As various industries across the country begin to slowly reopen, your local gym could likely be opening its doors soon, too.

Healthline

A new study has revealed that even asymptomatic COVID-19 patients can contaminate their surroundings, potentially spreading the disease to healthcare workers.