Will there be a COVID-19 vaccine available to the public soon?Belief: There is a new COVID-19 vaccine, specifically Pfizer’s, that will be available shortly to everyone.
Reality: The Pfizer vaccine is still undergoing a clinical trial. However, after the required two months of safety data are collected, Pfizer hopes to ask the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). |
Can you get COVID-19 from food or water?
A: According to Mayo Clinic, there is currently no evidence to suggest that COVID-19 is transmissible by eating or handling food.
Which masks protect against COVID-19 and wildfire smoke?
A: N95 masks without an exhalation valve protect against COVID-19 and wildfire smoke. However, experts recommend reserving N95 masks for healthcare professionals.
California surpasses New York on daily COVID-19 casesOn Tuesday, California reported over 2,600 COVID-19 cases, surpassing its daily record of 2,417 cases from April 29. With over 1,500 cases, a majority of them came from Los Angeles County.
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California governor announces the state’s plan for reopeningOn Tuesday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced his plan to slowly reopen California and possibly schools, according to the New York Times.
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FDA authorizes first at-home COVID-19 testOn Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the first at-home diagnostic test for COVID-19 under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA).
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