Coronavirus Special

What We Know After 6 Months of COVID-19 Since the first U.S. cases of coronavirus were confirmed in January, we've learned a lot about COVID-19. Here's what the latest science tells us. Read More   COVID-19 Shutdowns Saved Millions of Lives Shelter-in-place orders prevented millions of deaths and tens of millions of COVID-19 cases, according to two studies published in Nature. Read More   Treating COVID-19 With Convalescent Plasma The blood of people who have recovered from COVID-19 contains antibodies that may help others recover. We talk to an expert about how this treatment works. Watch Video   New Zealand Says Coronavirus Eliminated New Zealand reports it has no active cases and that domestic restrictions will be lifted, though international travel restrictions remain in place. Read More   Should You Get Tested for COVID-19? If you don't feel well or have been exposed to someone who has COVID-19, you may wonder if you should get tested yourself. Read More   CDC: People Are Misusing Bleach and Cleaners A survey found that 39% of respondents had washed their food with bleach or engaged in other "high-risk practices" to fight the coronavirus. Read More   How To Quiet Your Mind In these times, it can be hard to quiet the chatter, clear your head, and find a sense of calm. These techniques could help. And they may have other benefits, too. Read More   In the News Experiments Show Why Face Masks Are Effective Coronavirus News Roundup: Get the Latest Updates COVID-19 Ravages the Navajo Nation Healthy at Home How to Make Healthy Eating a Habit Don't Make These Food Safety Mistakes How Exercise Can Help With Mild Depression