Coronavirus capable of traveling 16 feet, according to Univ. of Florida researchers

Researchers at the University of Florida have conducted a study that shows coronavirus can travel up to 16 feet, and that it is still capable of infection at that distance. The team said their findings "strengthen the notion that airborne transmission of viable SARS-CoV-2 is likely and plays a critical role in the spread of COVID-19.”

CDC says masks with exhalation valves do not prevent spread of COVID-19

The CDC updated its guidance on facial coverings, warning people against wearing masks with exhalation valves or vents, saying they allow air to exhale from the masks, potentially transmitting infectious respiratory droplets to others.

Study: Wearing neck gaiters as mask may increase risk of COVID-19 spread

A recent study by Duke University researchers showed that while some masks are effective in helping prevent COVID-19 spread, others — like neck gaiters — do not appear to provide much benefit, and could potentially increase the risk of spreading the coronavirus through respiratory droplets.

Gov. Evers expects Pres. Trump to wear mask during visit to Oshkosh

“That’s our expectation as a state," Gov. Evers said. “We can’t afford for these events to make it more difficult for us to prevent the virus from being transmitted in the state of Wisconsin."

Biden calls for nationwide COVID-19 mask mandate

Joe Biden is calling for a nationwide protective mask mandate, citing health experts' predictions that it could save 40,000 lives from coronavirus over the next three months. 

'High mask usage:' MCTS to adjust passenger limit from 10 to 15 starting August 14

The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) will adjust its passenger limit from 10 to 15 starting Friday, August 14 due to high mask usage on buses and other efforts to mitigate risks associated with the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

Trump opposes funding to USPS, acknowledging impact on mail-in voting

The Republican president said on Fox Business Network that among the sticking points over a new virus relief package were Democrats’ demand for billions of dollars to assist states in protecting the election and to help postal workers process mail-in ballots.

New toxin found in certain hand sanitizers; FDA adds products to 'do not use' list

The 1-propanol-containing products have subsequently been added to the FDA’s “do not use” list of hand sanitizers, which now includes more than 100 such products.

University of Minnesota 1st in U.S. to open clinical trial to treat inflammation related to COVID-19

The University of Minnesota announced Thursday the first patient with severe COVID-19 and lung failure has been treated on a new clinical trial that will test the effect of three doses of mesenchymal stem cells on the body's inflammatory response to COVID-19.