social distancing

Some governors across the U.S., especially in Republican-leaning states, have been stressing the need for “personal responsibility” to combat the coronavirus instead of issuing statewide mandates to wear masks or avoid large social gatherings

A new survey from the Centers for Disease Control found that 54% of people who tested positive for Covid-19 couldn’t pinpoint how they contracted the virus. The remaining 46% of respondents could recall having close contact with a person — commonly a family member or coworker — who was also diagnosed with Covid-19. These findings are “very concerning,” and suggest that...

Here are some dos and don’ts when it comes to wearing a mask, explained by some of history’s most famous paintings.

Coronavirus cases are spiking across the U.S. and the largest increase is among people aged 20 to 44. Natasha Bhuyan, a medical provider and regional director for One Medical, explains how social gatherings are leading to an increase in Covid-19 cases.

When asked about the campaign rally President Trump held in Tulsa, Okla., last week, Vice President Pence defended the decision to move forward with the event despite the rising number of coronavirus cases across the U.S. The vice president also avoided answering if he was concerned that his own inconsistent use of face masks was sending the wrong message.

At the first coronavirus task force press conference in nearly two months, Vice President Mike Pence urged Americans to continue to follow the White House coronavirus task force guidelines as coronavirus hospitalizations continue to rise in 16 states across the U.S.

The days of cramming undergraduates into shared rooms with a communal bathroom down the hall may be over. As colleges and universities across the country consider how they will reopen in the fall, new protocols in the era of Covid-19 are not only changing how students learn, but also how they live.

Coronavirus infections are climbing rapidly among young Americans in a number of states where bars, stores and restaurants have reopened

After self-quarantining for more than three months, one of the many things I was looking forward to was finally getting my hair colored. I was long overdue, and had the roots to prove it, by the time June rolled around. Before then, the last time I had visited the salon was in early January. I was eager to make an appointment as...

The Texas Rangers have released a new shirt, reminding people to social distance while they wait for the season to start.

Dr. Robert Redfield, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, testified before Congress on Tuesday that widespread

Is it safe to form a COVID-19 “support bubble” with friends

Many schools find themselves overwhelmed by the potential expenses that would come with operating under pandemic-induced social distancing guidelines

A bar in Jacksonville, Florida, was forced to close its doors due to 16 reported coronavirus cases. NY Medical College Professor of Medicine’s Dr. Bob Lahita weighs in on the importance of social distancing for people of all ages, including young adults.

The key elements to reducing the spread of the coronavirus involve social distancing, proper hand hygiene and wearing face masks when you can’t social distance. Yet there are still people who refuse to wear masks to help slow the spread of COVID-19. NBC News investigative and consumer correspondent Vicky Nguyen demonstrated on TODAY how effective face masks truly are:...

Dr. Bob Lahita, professor of medicine at New York Medical College, says that doctors are worried that the ongoing protests are going to cause another spike in COVID-19 cases if demonstrators aren’t careful. He also discusses the importance of antibody tests.

The co-owner of 1920 Tavern in Roswell, Georgia, reopened her restaurant to the public as soon as coronavirus restrictions were lifted in her state, despite criticism about the health risks. Jenna Aronowitz explains why she thinks she made the right decision.

Air travel started picking up across the U.S. before Memorial Day, despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. NBCLX storyteller Chase Cain flew cross-country and has tips for what to expect.

Recognizing the need for these services doesn’t stop, the nonprofit Canine Assisted Therapy has launched the TeleDog program to bring people and therapy dogs face to face, either virtually or through window visits.