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Boris Johnson calling for ‘common sense’ is classic Tory gaslighting – he’ll blame the public for his failures to protect us. German doctor warns footballers of 'irreversible' damage from coronavirus - BeSoccer. With Europe's other top leagues at least a month away from resuming, the German Football League (DFL) has drawn up strict rules for when games restart this Saturday.

German doctor warns footballers of 'irreversible' damage from coronavirus - BeSoccer

Matches will be played behind closed doors, with only a limited number of media and officials allowed to attend. The key games see second-placed Borussia Dortmund at home to Schalke in Saturday's derby and leaders Bayern Munich, who are four points clear, visiting Union Berlin on Sunday. Players have been told to limit contact, even on the pitch, and must avoid pre-match handshakes and hugs to celebrate goals. The DFL says while no plan could ever be "100 percent safe", the guidelines aim to create a playing environment with a low, "medically-justifiable risk".

Barack Obama Speaks Out After Mitch McConnell Tells Him To Keep His 'Mouth Shut' Former President Barack Obama on Wednesday urged a better government response to the coronavirus pandemic, just days after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told him he “should’ve kept his mouth shut” about the issue.

Barack Obama Speaks Out After Mitch McConnell Tells Him To Keep His 'Mouth Shut'

McConnell also called Obama “classless” for criticizing President Donald Trump. Obama hasn’t publicly criticized Trump by name and didn’t do so on Wednesday. Instead, he urged “better policy decisions” to fight the infections and protect people from the economic fallout as he shared a Vox report with expert ideas on countering the COVID-19 virus. Despite all the time that’s been lost, we can still make real progress against the virus, protect people from the economic fallout, and more safely approach something closer to normal if we start making better policy decisions now. Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 13, 2020 McConnell earlier this week said Obama should be silent.

New advice to avoid catching coronavirus – from washing clothes to standing side-by-side – The US Sun. BRITS have today been given official guidance on how to stay safe and avoid catching coronavirus while out in public.

New advice to avoid catching coronavirus – from washing clothes to standing side-by-side – The US Sun

Boris Johnson published a lengthy plan to get the country back to school and work - without risking a huge second wave of infections. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates. DIY No Sew Face Masks — How to Make a Bandana face Mask. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread throughout the United States, social distancing requirements from the Centers for Disease Control have swiftly changed.

DIY No Sew Face Masks — How to Make a Bandana face Mask

Up until early April, N95 masks weren’t recommended—and actually deemed pointless to wear for anyone but health care workers. Experts Reveal How to Properly Use, Remove, and Wash Reusable Face Masks. The use of face mask has now become mandatory in the different places in the United States as they slowly open their economy under Phase 1 and experts advice on how to properly use, remove, and wash reusable facemasks according to a recently published article.

Experts Reveal How to Properly Use, Remove, and Wash Reusable Face Masks

Mandatory Use of Face Mask Under Phase 1 More states in the country have now slowly opened its economy under Phase 1. How Often You Should Wash Your Sheets During The Coronavirus Pandemic. Because of the coronavirus, we’re all thinking about personal hygiene more than ever — and not just washing our hands, but also our hair, face masks, clothing and bedding, too.

How Often You Should Wash Your Sheets During The Coronavirus Pandemic

The truth is that if you asked a handful of people how often they washed their sheets and bedding before coronavirus, you’d probably get a range of different answers. Some people might stick to once a week, others every two weeks, some even — if they’d admit it — once a month. But is there a hard and fast rule about how often to wash sheets to keep things as clean and healthy as possible?

According to dermatologists and doctors, yes. The Most Dangerous Place In the Grocery Store Is Also Unavoidable. How simple breathing techniques can reduce your risk of coronavirus – The US Sun. SIMPLE breathing techniques can help reduce your risk of coronavirus, experts have revealed.

How simple breathing techniques can reduce your risk of coronavirus – The US Sun

Social distancing and washing your hands are the two most effective ways of stopping the bug, but there are other things that can also help, experts told The Sun. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates Breathing techniques can help in two ways, osteopath Tom Parry, owner of LiveLong Ltd in Suffolk, revealed. This is the number one career requirement for success after COVID-19. Workplace pundits from every walk of life are offering various tips and techniques for coping with the unknown brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.

This is the number one career requirement for success after COVID-19

However, the best career move you can make right now is to adopt an “energy mindset.” This is an attitude of sustained commitment and level-headedness in the face of uncertainty. Six months ago—which feels like six years ago—50 Fortune 500 executives and successful entrepreneurs were interviewed about what they thought it would take to succeed in 2020. Blood-pressure drugs are in the crosshairs of COVID-19 research. By Deborah J.

Blood-pressure drugs are in the crosshairs of COVID-19 research

Nelson (Reuters) - Scientists are baffled by how the coronavirus attacks the body - killing many patients while barely affecting others. But some are tantalized by a clue: A disproportionate number of patients hospitalized by COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, have high blood pressure. Theories about why the condition makes them more vulnerable – and what patients should do about it – have sparked a fierce debate among scientists over the impact of widely prescribed blood-pressure drugs. Researchers agree that the life-saving drugs affect the same pathways that the novel coronavirus takes to enter the lungs and heart. The Best Coronavirus Face Mask Materials, According To A New Study. In early April, when Americans began to embrace the idea of wearing face masks to flatten the curve of the coronavirus, President Donald Trump suggested it wouldn’t hurt the public to wear masks, but that scarves could be a perfectly suitable substitute.

The Best Coronavirus Face Mask Materials, According To A New Study

“It doesn’t have to be a mask. It can be a scarf,” Trump said. “What I do see people doing here is using scarves. And I think in a certain way, depending on the fabric, I think in a certain way, a scarf is better, it’s actually better.” 5 Mistakes People Make When Wearing Face Masks For Coronavirus. Face masks have become part of the new normal uniform in America following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendation that people wear them in public.

But simply wearing one doesn’t necessarily mean you’re protected ― or protecting anyone else. Masks are meant to help prevent you from accidentally spreading or catching an infectious disease that, like COVID-19, is believed to primarily spread through respiratory droplets. Since 25% of people infected with the novel coronavirus may not be experiencing symptoms, according to an estimate from CDC director Dr. Feeling Anxious About The Supermarket Trip? Try These Expert-Approved Tips. There’s an undeniable tension when you head to the supermarket at the moment. From the quiet queuing outside to seeing fellow customers wearing masks and gloves, nothing about buying food feels “normal” right now.