Coronavirus Outbreak: The COVID-19 Pandemic
From the latest headlines about the global coronavirus crisis to practical advice on how you can protect yourself and your loved ones at home, Everyday Health has got you covered.
What You Need to Know Now
Test Your Knowledge About COVID-19 Vaccines

By Pamela KaufmanMedically Reviewed by Arefa Cassoobhoy, MD, MPH
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Practicing Self-Care in a New Normal
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, here's how to prioritize your health and wellness.
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Coronavirus and COVID-19 FAQs

What Is COVID-19? Symptoms, Testing, Vaccines, and Prevention
COVID-19, the disease caused by the new (or novel) coronavirus, has a baffling range of symptoms.
By Becky Upham
Paxlovid: Your Questions About the Antiviral COVID-19 Pill Treatment, Answered
This antiviral COVID-19 pill treatment is highly effective at keeping people in high-risk groups from needing ...
By Don Rauf
Why the Delta Variant Is a New COVID-19 Threat — and How to Stay Safe
Here’s why this highly contagious coronavirus variant is such a concern and how you can protect yourself.
By Becky Upham
From Nose to Toes, the List of COVID-19 Symptoms Keeps Growing
Experts are learning that the coronavirus attacks the body on multiple fronts.
By Don Rauf
Should You Ask Your Hairdresser if They’ve Had a COVID-19 Vaccine?
Plus answers to all the burning vaccine etiquette questions we all have.
By Emma Penrod
10 Biggest COVID-19 Vaccine Myths
Experts debunk common misconceptions and conspiracy theories.
By Don RaufHow Much Do You Know About the Coronavirus?

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Self-Care and At-Home Wellness

What to Do When You and Your Family Fight About COVID-19 Vaccines
Here’s some expert advice about how to handle difficult conversations — and maybe even change someone’s mind.
By Paula Derrow
How to Recover From COVID-19 at Home
Here’s how to alleviate mild or moderate COVID-19 symptoms at home.
By Becky Upham
At-Home Tests for COVID-19: Essential Info
Here’s a look at COVID-19 home tests you can buy at the drugstore and why you might want to stock up.
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Should You Disinfect Your Hotel Room During the Pandemic?
Here’s what experts have to say about coronavirus risks and how to minimize them.
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Top COVID-19 Influencers You Should Be Following on Social Media
Doctors and public health experts are dispensing essential, empowering advice.
By Salma Abdelnour Gilman
Hospitals Urge America to ‘Mask Up’ to Fight COVID-19 Surge
Nearly 100 healthcare systems have banded together in a campaign urging the public to wear face masks.
By Don RaufYour Guide to Telemedicine

Telemedicine for MS Care: Two Thumbs Up
MS patients and healthcare providers alike say they would like to keep virtual visits as an option.
By Don Rauf
The Consumer’s Guide to Telehealth for IBD
Everything you need to know about telehealth for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
By Abigail Libers
CES 2021: Telemedicine Lauded as Healthcare Success Story of 2020
Health technology experts recounted the ways in which telemedicine improved patient care over the past year.
By Don Rauf
Is Telemedicine an Effective Way to Treat Migraine?
Companies like Nurx believe virtual visits will make treatment more accessible and convenient.
By Becky Upham
7 Telemedicine Services Offering Free Care Right Now
If you haven’t tried virtual care yet, now’s your chance to consult a doctor at no cost.

Telemedicine for Physical Therapy: It Works!
Physical therapists and their clients are finding virtual PT surprisingly effective.
By Abby Ellin
Paxlovid: Your Questions About the Antiviral COVID-19 Pill Treatment, Answered
This antiviral COVID-19 pill treatment is highly effective at keeping people in high-risk groups from needing ...
By Don Rauf
COVID-19 Testing for Travel: If, When, Where, and How
COVID-19 testing can make travel safer as long as you do it correctly. Here experts share strategies for testing...
By Salma Abdelnour GilmanCoronavirus and Chronic Conditions

Asthma
Learn how asthma can raise your COVID-19 risk and ways to protect yourself.

Diabetes
Self-care tips for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Mental Health
Experts discuss the lasting impact COVID-19 will have on mental health.

Rheumatoid Arthritis
Get expert advice for treating rheumatic disease during the coronavirus crisis.

Skin
Here’s how to get the most out of your virtual visit with a dermatologist by taking advantage of telemedicine.

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