coronavirus risk

Map of levels of coronavirus transmission by county

Do You Need To Wear A Mask Indoors Where You Live? Check This Map

8:52pm July 28, 2021

by Selena Simmons-Duffin

The CDC wants vaccinated people to wear masks indoors if the coronavirus is spreading widely where they live. Find out the level of virus transmission in your county.

With new coronavirus infections climbing in most states, infectious disease experts are discouraging group get-togethers, especially those that involve drinking. In this photo patrons enjoy a beer outside the Central Market in Los Angeles, this week.

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Planning To Celebrate The 4th? What To Know About The Risks Of Parties And Bars

9:00am July 03, 2020

by Will Stone

Alcohol makes people lose inhibitions. And maybe take off their masks, and get up close and personal. Here's why you may want to reconsider going out this weekend. Or how to stay safe if you do.

A new interactive map and dashboard lets you find out how bad your county's coronavirus outbreak is.

Health & Safety

Green, Yellow, Orange Or Red? This New Tool Shows COVID-19 Risk In Your County

8:16pm July 01, 2020

As coronavirus cases surge in many states, a new color-coding tool backed by a coalition of top scientists provides an apples-to-apples way of comparing outbreak severity, down to the county level.

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Before you visit older relatives this summer, plan ahead.

Taking A Trip To Visit Grandparents Or Older Relatives? Tips To Reduce The Risk

4:43pm June 24, 2020

If you miss your mom and dad — or they miss their grandkids — how safe is a summer trip? Older people are more likely to get seriously ill from the coronavirus, so consider these tips to reduce risk.