#Rich people are more likely to socially distance: study

#Rich people are more likely to socially distance: study

“#Rich people are more likely to socially distance: study” Thanks to better health care access, job stability and a cushy home, the wealthy are socially distancing at higher rates than low-income households. Economic researchers at Johns Hopkins University have identified a stark metric: People making more than $230,000 per year are up to 54% more…

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#Who are the DJs & promoters playing parties during COVID-19?

#Who are the DJs & promoters playing parties during COVID-19?

“#Who are the DJs & promoters playing parties during COVID-19?” New York City’s pandemic party scene can’t stop, won’t stop — even if it infects somebody. Despite attempts at a full reopening of non-essential businesses, COVID-19 restrictions regarding social events remain clear: “Indoor and outdoor gatherings statewide at private residences will be limited to no…

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#US megachurches fined mega-fees for Christmas Eve services

#US megachurches fined mega-fees for Christmas Eve services

“#US megachurches fined mega-fees for Christmas Eve services” Two megachurches in Democratic-leaning New Mexico are facing $10,000 in fines over claims they violated state COVID-19 restrictions on Christmas Eve. Videos and photos taken at Albuquerque’s Legacy Church and Calvary Church went viral on social media shortly after the holiday, showing hundreds of parishioners in close proximity, with many not wearing masks.  State regulations require that religious services held in red-zone…

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#Face masks disrupt facial recognition and daily life: study

#Face masks disrupt facial recognition and daily life: study

“#Face masks disrupt facial recognition and daily life: study” The pandemic is turning friends into strangers. Thanks to preventative measures to reduce COVID-19 transmission — including social distancing and wearing face masks — the possibility of meaningful public interaction is all but gone. “For those of you who don’t always recognize a friend or acquaintance…

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#Whoa! Virus keeping most Santas at a distance

#Whoa! Virus keeping most Santas at a distance

“#Whoa! Virus keeping most Santas at a distance” MIAMI — Brad Six becomes Santa Claus, pulling his black boots over his red pants in the office of a Miami outdoor supply company. It’s hot, so he forgoes the traditional heavy jacket for a lightweight vest and grabs his Santa hat. But before sliding it on,…

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#Secret plans helped synagogue pull off massive, maskless wedding

#Secret plans helped synagogue pull off massive, maskless wedding

“#Secret plans helped synagogue pull off massive, maskless wedding” A Hasidic synagogue in Brooklyn planned the wedding of a chief rabbi’s grandson with such secrecy it was able to host thousands of maskless celebrants without the city catching on. Despite a surge in COVID-19 cases, guests crammed shoulder-to-shoulder inside the Yetev Lev temple in Williamsburg…

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#Will social distancing weaken my immune system?

#Will social distancing weaken my immune system?

“#Will social distancing weaken my immune system?” In short, no. Some worry a lack of contact with others will weaken their immune system by reducing its active contact with germs. But even when we’re staying 6 feet from others or spending most of our time at home, our bodies are continuously responding to plenty of…

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