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Scientists estimate that near-universal mask use could make a major difference in bringing down coronavirus infections in the United States. Sean Gardner/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Sean Gardner/Getty Images Scientists estimate that near-universal mask use could make a major difference in bringing down coronavirus infections in the United States. Sean Gardner/Getty Images The American…

BILLINGS - A Billings care facility announced Tuesday it has recently received results that found 43 residents and 15 staff members tested positive for COVID-19.In a press release issued Tuesday, officials at Canyon Creek Memory Care Community stated a total of 55 residents and 56 staff members were tested. Seven residents and 26 staff members…

Passengers stand on social distancing markers as they queue to enter a train station on its first day of reopening since the lockdown to contain the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over 2 months ago, in Manila, June 1, 2020. Eloisa Lopez, Reuters LONDON — Population-wide face mask use could push COVID-19 transmission down to controllable levels…

LONDON (Reuters) - Population-wide facemask use could push COVID-19 transmission down to controllable levels for national epidemics and could prevent further waves of the pandemic disease when combined with lockdowns, according to a UK study published Wednesday. FILE PHOTO: A member of aircrew is seen wearing a protective face mask at Heathrow Airport, as Britain…

CityWatch Published: April 20, 2020 at 7:19 p.m. ET The tests are lauded by officials as a crucial step in the process of restarting the economy  A medical laboratory scientist examines plasma from donors who have recovered from COVID-19. The antibody test looks for the presence of antibodies, which are specific proteins made in response…