Tag: COVID-19
Frozen, canned or fermented: when you can’t shop often for fresh vegetables, what are the best alternatives?
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If you’re trying to reduce your trips to the shops as you practise social distancing and contribute to “flattening the curve” of the...
Coronavirus: how long does it take to get sick? How infectious is it? Will you always have a fever? COVID-19 basics explained
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You’re probably inundated with news and messages about coronavirus at the moment. But how do you know if you’re consuming evidence-based information or...
Sunday essay: the uncanny melancholy of empty photographs in the time of coronavirus
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Over the last few weeks, photographs in the news and on social media have documented our behaviour in response to COVID-19.
Panic buying of...
Should I cancel my wedding? My kid’s birthday party? Why the government has banned indoor gatherings of over 100 people
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced this morning gatherings of more than 500 people outdoors would be banned, along with gatherings of more than 100 people...
Social distancing can make you lonely. Here’s how to stay connected when you’re in lockdown
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COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, is a challenge for everyone.
We know positive social support can improve our capacity to cope with stress....
Why are older people more at risk of coronavirus?
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As we learn more about COVID-19, it’s increasingly clear that your risk of severe illness and death increases with age.
Children under nine years...