News & Stories

Category: In the News

COVID-19’s Risks to Pregnant Women

Pregnant woman are at “significantly higher risk” for severe outcomes from COVID-19 compared with nonpregnant women, according to a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report discussed in […]

Aisle of blue airplane seats

Airline COVID-19 Seating Policy Debated

An announcement that Southwest Airlines will unblock its middle seats, previously closed off due to COVID-19 concerns, was reported on by Yahoo Life. The change was announced to begin Nov. […]

Rules for Theme Park Reopenings Spark Debate

Government guidance was recently issued on how, and when, California theme parks may open, with respect to COVID-19 concerns. Yahoo Life asked experts including Richard Watkins, M.D., an infectious disease […]