During this COVID-19 outbreak, people are being asked to stay home and away from others as much as possible to stop the spread of the virus. But people are creatures of connection and habit, and when daily routines are disrupted, it can impact their emotional well-being, said Dr. Thad Ulzen, a psychiatrist at University Medical…
Based on available evidence, children do not appear to be at higher risk for COVID-19 than adults, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While some children and infants have been sick with COVID-19, the CDC said that adults make up most of the known cases to date. Dr. Brian Gannon, director…
With experts advising adherence to social distancing and avoiding crowded places during this COVID-19 outbreak, how can you protect yourself at the grocery store? Dr. John C. Higginbotham, an epidemiologist and public health expert, and professor and chair of community medicine and population health at UA’s College of Community Health Sciences, offers some advice. Don’t…
In the current COVID-19 outbreak, people are experiencing symptoms common to a number of illnesses, including the flu, common cold and seasonal allergies. Here is information to help you sort through those symptoms. COVID-19 While doctors are still working to fully understand the symptoms and severity of COVID-19, reported symptoms in patients have varied from…
