Tag: COVID-19

Family in protective face masks in airport during COVID-19 pandemic

Family in protective face masks in airport during COVID-19 pandemic

Holiday Travel Tips During the Pandemic

The U.S. has seen a boost in travel since COVID-19 vaccines rolled out. Here are some travel tips as we approach the holidays.

How to Travel with Your COVID-19 Vaccination Card

Packing suitcase in pandemic era. Traveling with face mask, hand sanitizer and vaccine passport.

Packing suitcase in pandemic era. Traveling with face mask, hand sanitizer and vaccine passport.

If you’re ready to travel, you will need your new accessory. But what’s the best way to travel with your COVID-19 vaccination card?

Kids trick or treat. Halloween in face mask.

Kids trick or treat. Halloween in face mask.

What the CDC is Saying about Trick-or-Treating This Halloween

Your candy stash is ready and the decorations are on display. Now see what the CDC says about safe trick-or-treating this Halloween.

How Do You Know If You Need a COVID-19 Test? 

Drive through testing site for Covid-19 patients

Drive through testing site for Covid-19 patients

Are your symptoms just a cold? If someone in your family has COVID-19, do you have it, too? Here’s how to know if you need a test. 

Shot of a young woman getting her temperature taken with an infrared thermometer by a doctor during an outbreak

Shot of a young woman getting her temperature taken with an infrared thermometer by a doctor during an outbreak

Do I Have a Fever? What to Know about COVID-19 and Thermometers

Temperature screenings are commonplace amid the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this method of detecting the virus can be imperfect, leading to false readings.

Pandemic Creating Greater Accessibility for Some with Disabilities

African disabled woman sitting in wheelchair at the table and looking at computer monitor while talking on mobile phone and drinking coffee at home

African disabled woman sitting in wheelchair at the table and looking at computer monitor while talking on mobile phone and drinking coffee at home

From participating in civics to easier grocery shopping, Lucia Rios’ life has changed dramatically during the pandemic. She hopes the access continues.

Parents celebrating New Years Eve at home with kids, sitting by the Christmas tree, holding illuminative numbers 2021.

Parents celebrating New Years Eve at home with kids, sitting by the Christmas tree, holding illuminative numbers 2021.

The Joy of an Intimate, At-Home NYE Celebration

This New Year’s Eve will be different, but it doesn’t have to be any less fun. Here are some ideas for couples and families.

How to Manage Holiday Stress with Mindfulness

Young beautiful couple sitting using laptop around christmas decoration at home relax and smiling with eyes closed doing meditation gesture with fingers. Yoga concept.

Young beautiful couple sitting using laptop around christmas decoration at home relax and smiling with eyes closed doing meditation gesture with fingers. Yoga concept.

Mindfulness can make a difference during the holidays when dealing with stressful situations heightened by COVID-19, financial worries and other issues.

Young woman getting a flu shot

Young woman getting a flu shot

It’s Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot

While it’s recommended to get your flu shot before the influenza virus starts spreading, it's not too late to get vaccinated against the flu.

Checking In On the Mental Health of Older Loved Ones

Elderly man talking on the phone

Elderly man talking on the phone

Seniors staying safe by staying at home have lost normal social connections, increasing their risk for isolation and depression. Listen for warning signs.