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Disease & Illness

Mattel is honoring everyday heroes with new line of action figures

May 1, 2020June 20, 2023 by Kaitlin Gates

It goes without saying that doctors, nurses, EMTs, grocery store workers and delivery drivers are true heroes in the fight against COVID-19. Whether they’re on …

Read moreMattel is honoring everyday heroes with new line of action figures

Baby survived heart surgery and then beat COVID-19

April 30, 2020April 25, 2023 by Claire Gillespie

It’s been a difficult six months for first-time parents Emma and Wayne Bates from Burnley, England. After trying for 10 years to have a baby, …

Read moreBaby survived heart surgery and then beat COVID-19

New program connects neighbors to coordinate grocery store runs

April 29, 2020June 28, 2023 by Kaitlin Gates

While your grocery shopping habits have no doubt changed in the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic, if you are able to go out and …

Read moreNew program connects neighbors to coordinate grocery store runs

7 unexpected essentials that will make life on lockdown a little easier

April 28, 2020October 11, 2021 by Bridget Sharkey

While some states are beginning to lift stay-at-home restrictions, many still have shelter-in-place ordinances in place. Many Americans are now homebound and facing several weeks …

Read more7 unexpected essentials that will make life on lockdown a little easier

Walmart implementing 1-way aisles to encourage social distancing

April 24, 2020October 13, 2021 by Bridget Sharkey

Millions of Americans are choosing to order their essentials online, with the grocery delivery company Instacart reporting that its order volume is currently up more …

Read moreWalmart implementing 1-way aisles to encourage social distancing

‘Sesame Street’ characters will teach kids about coronavirus on TV special

April 23, 2020February 25, 2023 by Kaitlin Gates

As if this trying time wasn’t tough enough for us adults, imagine being a child and trying to understand why you’re suddenly not allowed to …

Read more‘Sesame Street’ characters will teach kids about coronavirus on TV special

Teacher walks 5 miles a day to deliver school lunches to his students

April 23, 2020March 3, 2023 by Kate Streit

With schools around the world closed amid the coronavirus pandemic, kids that rely on school lunches for their midday meals are facing difficulty getting enough …

Read moreTeacher walks 5 miles a day to deliver school lunches to his students

Lego is making 13,000 visors a day for healthcare workers

April 21, 2020June 19, 2023 by Anna Weaver

Lego is proving that it can build protection along with plastic bricks. The famous Danish toy company is turning its high-quality production standards and facilities …

Read moreLego is making 13,000 visors a day for healthcare workers

Virus Outbreak New York

Some states have banned retailers like Walmart, Costco and Target from selling nonessential items in stores

April 21, 2020June 28, 2023 by Kate Streit | Last updated on 04/22/2020

In the time of the coronavirus epidemic, grocery and big-box stores are some of the only retailers still open for business. In some states, local …

Read moreSome states have banned retailers like Walmart, Costco and Target from selling nonessential items in stores

People are spreading joy by putting up hearts in their windows

April 20, 2020March 3, 2023 by Tricia Goss

During these days of social distancing and self-isolation, it is easy to feel a sense of helplessness and loneliness. However, the human spirit remains strong …

Read morePeople are spreading joy by putting up hearts in their windows

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis are releasing ‘Quarantine Wine’ and 100% of proceeds will go to COVID-19 relief

April 20, 2020April 25, 2023 by Kaitlin Gates

If you’ve been drinking more wine than usual during these unprecedented times (don’t worry — me too) and are in need of a few more …

Read moreAshton Kutcher and Mila Kunis are releasing ‘Quarantine Wine’ and 100% of proceeds will go to COVID-19 relief

Man built a tiny ‘restaurant’ for squirrels and it is adorable

April 20, 2020October 24, 2021 by Tricia Goss

If you’re feeling a little squirrely due to directives to shelter in place, know that you’re not alone. One man, in particular, has put all …

Read moreMan built a tiny ‘restaurant’ for squirrels and it is adorable

‘SNL’ star Michael Che paid rent for his grandma’s entire building after she died from COVID-19

April 17, 2020April 25, 2023 by Kaitlin Gates

After losing his grandmother to COVID-19, comedian and “Saturday Night Live” star Michael Che has vowed to pay one month’s rent for everyone living in …

Read more‘SNL’ star Michael Che paid rent for his grandma’s entire building after she died from COVID-19

Photo of husband and wife nurses who care for COVID-19 patients is so touching

April 16, 2020April 25, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

Nicole Hubbard works in a Tampa, Florida, hospital as the chief nurse anesthetist and has experienced the ups and downs of working with patients with …

Read morePhoto of husband and wife nurses who care for COVID-19 patients is so touching

A 6-year-old boy with cystic fibrosis has recovered from COVID-19

April 16, 2020April 25, 2023 by Steph Auteri

When the coronavirus pandemic first began sweeping across the nation, everyone’s eyes were on the most vulnerable populations, including those who were 65 and older. …

Read moreA 6-year-old boy with cystic fibrosis has recovered from COVID-19

93-year-old told the internet she needed more beer, then Coors Light delivered 150 cans

April 15, 2020March 3, 2023 by Kate Streit

Olive Veronesi of Seminole, Pennsylvania, has been self-quarantining at home to avoid catching the novel coronavirus. Although she’s doing just fine, the 93-year-old did come …

Read more93-year-old told the internet she needed more beer, then Coors Light delivered 150 cans

Facebook group is pairing up healthcare workers with RVs so they can self-isolate near home

April 14, 2020March 3, 2023 by Kate Streit

Healthcare workers are making incredible sacrifices as they serve on the frontlines of the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. When they come home from work, …

Read moreFacebook group is pairing up healthcare workers with RVs so they can self-isolate near home

Brazil’s famous Christ the Redeemer is lit up to look like a doctor to honor healthcare workers

April 14, 2020March 3, 2023 by Kate Streit

The coronavirus epidemic has put medical professionals on the frontlines, and people everywhere are expressing gratitude for their incredible sacrifice. In celebration of Easter Sunday …

Read moreBrazil’s famous Christ the Redeemer is lit up to look like a doctor to honor healthcare workers

Mom with coronavirus gave birth while in a medically induced coma

April 14, 2020April 14, 2020 by Claire Gillespie

As if the thought of waking up from a medically induced coma wasn’t crazy enough, imagine waking up from a medically induced coma to find …

Read moreMom with coronavirus gave birth while in a medically induced coma

Hospital plays ‘Don’t Stop Believin” whenever a coronavirus patient is discharged

April 14, 2020March 3, 2023 by Kate Emswiler

If you haven’t had your daily weep yet, you’ll want to reach for what is probably the last box of tissues on Earth and settle …

Read moreHospital plays ‘Don’t Stop Believin” whenever a coronavirus patient is discharged

Costco is letting healthcare workers and first responders go to the front of the line

April 13, 2020June 28, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

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Read moreCostco is letting healthcare workers and first responders go to the front of the line

This easy headband hack makes face masks more comfortable

April 10, 2020March 3, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

Face masks have taken center stage in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Many have responded to the call to help provide personal protective equipment …

Read moreThis easy headband hack makes face masks more comfortable

Engineer built a prototype for a ventilator using her old breast pump

April 9, 2020April 9, 2020 by Marie Rossiter

The surge of patients infected with the coronavirus has caused medical supply shortages all over the U.S. These shortages in personal protection equipment (PPE) include …

Read moreEngineer built a prototype for a ventilator using her old breast pump

Healthcare workers are taping photos of themselves to their protective gear to help coronavirus patients feel human connection

April 9, 2020April 9, 2020 by Claire Gillespie

Under normal circumstances, hospital patients are allowed to have visitors, which provides comfort, company and support and helps keep loneliness at bay. But these are …

Read moreHealthcare workers are taping photos of themselves to their protective gear to help coronavirus patients feel human connection

How to make a no-sew bandanna face mask

April 9, 2020April 9, 2020 by Claire Gillespie

As scientists continue to study the behavior of the new coronavirus across the U.S., the official guidelines around how we can best protect ourselves are …

Read moreHow to make a no-sew bandanna face mask

How to wear a face mask without fogging up your glasses

April 9, 2020April 10, 2020 by Jenn Fields

Now that the CDC is recommending that we all wear cloth face masks when we make one of those limited trips out for essentials, those …

Read moreHow to wear a face mask without fogging up your glasses

Doctor explains how easily cross-contamination happens even if you’re wearing gloves

April 8, 2020April 8, 2020 by Marie Rossiter

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to update its recommendations for how individuals can protect themselves from catching or spreading the coronavirus. …

Read moreDoctor explains how easily cross-contamination happens even if you’re wearing gloves

You can virtually visit the Taj Mahal, Colosseum and other famous sites on Google’s Street View

April 7, 2020April 7, 2020 by Jenn Fields

We can’t travel right now, and for good reason — hitting the road during a global pandemic isn’t the best idea. But that doesn’t mean …

Read moreYou can virtually visit the Taj Mahal, Colosseum and other famous sites on Google’s Street View

Zappos launched a customer service ‘Anything’ hotline to help with everything from restaurant delivery to Netflix recommendations

April 7, 2020February 27, 2023 by Kaitlin Gates

During this time of social distancing and staying home, it goes without saying that it can get pretty lonely. It can be especially tough for …

Read moreZappos launched a customer service ‘Anything’ hotline to help with everything from restaurant delivery to Netflix recommendations

Math teacher gave a student a one-on-one lesson from her front porch

April 6, 2020March 3, 2023 by Claire Gillespie

As a growing number of states go into lockdown to help curb the spread of the new coronavirus, millions of kids are trying to get …

Read moreMath teacher gave a student a one-on-one lesson from her front porch

People are sharing funny photos of at-home haircuts gone wrong amid coronavirus lockdown

April 6, 2020April 6, 2020 by Kate Streit

As people across the country remain stuck at home and businesses are shuttered to help stop the spread of the novel coronavirus, there have been …

Read morePeople are sharing funny photos of at-home haircuts gone wrong amid coronavirus lockdown

Moms met in a parking lot to hang out from the trunks of their minivans

April 6, 2020March 3, 2023 by Kate Streit

In this new era of social distancing we’ve found ourselves in, people are missing their friends more than ever. Being unable to meet up for …

Read moreMoms met in a parking lot to hang out from the trunks of their minivans

This college student designed masks for people who are deaf or hard of hearing

April 3, 2020May 31, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

The push for boosting the supply of face masks for healthcare workers treating people during the coronavirus outbreak has people thinking out of the box. …

Read moreThis college student designed masks for people who are deaf or hard of hearing

Disney donated 150,000 rain ponchos to hospitals amid coronavirus

April 2, 2020March 3, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

Disney parks around the world remain closed during the coronavirus pandemic. However, Disney is repurposing one of the parks’ most popular apparel items into something …

Read moreDisney donated 150,000 rain ponchos to hospitals amid coronavirus

Wild goats took over the streets of this town during the coronavirus lockdown

April 2, 2020April 2, 2020 by Jenn Fields

One Welsh town has gone to the goats during the coronavirus pandemic. With everyone cooped up at home in Llandudno, a coastal community west of …

Read moreWild goats took over the streets of this town during the coronavirus lockdown

Famous Abbey Road crosswalk got repainted during coronavirus lockdown

April 2, 2020April 2, 2020 by Claire Gillespie

The advice from world leaders is clear right now: stay at home. It’s the best way to curb the spread of the new coronavirus, which …

Read moreFamous Abbey Road crosswalk got repainted during coronavirus lockdown

Guy Fieri is launching a relief fund for restaurant workers

April 1, 2020March 3, 2023 by Kate Streit | Last updated on 04/02/2020

The restaurant industry has been hit particularly hard by the coronavirus pandemic, with many eateries across the country forced to shut their doors to comply …

Read moreGuy Fieri is launching a relief fund for restaurant workers

Atlanta apartment residents are cheering for nearby hospital workers every evening

April 1, 2020March 3, 2023 by Jenn Fields

In these socially distant times, it’s easy to feel disconnected from our fellow humans. Cooped up in our homes, we see the coronavirus pandemic playing …

Read moreAtlanta apartment residents are cheering for nearby hospital workers every evening

Couple got married over Zoom because of the coronavirus pandemic

March 31, 2020March 31, 2020 by Tricia Goss

Schools, malls and nightclubs are not the only things coming to a screeching halt due to the coronavirus pandemic. Thanks so social distancing directives, special …

Read moreCouple got married over Zoom because of the coronavirus pandemic

Man born during Spanish flu pandemic recovered from coronavirus

March 30, 2020March 3, 2023 by Kathleen St. John

This guy’s immune system is something else: A 101-year-old man in Italy, born during the Spanish flu pandemic, contracted the coronavirus and survived the illness …

Read moreMan born during Spanish flu pandemic recovered from coronavirus

Healthcare workers can get a dozen free doughnuts from Krispy Kreme every Monday

March 30, 2020June 9, 2023 by Kate Streit

During the fight against the coronavirus, healthcare workers are on the frontlines. While people across the country are under strict orders to stay home as …

Read moreHealthcare workers can get a dozen free doughnuts from Krispy Kreme every Monday

Dyson just designed a new ventilator in 10 days—and is producing 15,000 to fight the coronavirus pandemic

March 30, 2020March 30, 2020 by Claire Gillespie

Ventilators are a big part of the fight against COVID-19, the illness caused by the new coronavirus pandemic that’s sweeping the globe. Although 80% of …

Read moreDyson just designed a new ventilator in 10 days—and is producing 15,000 to fight the coronavirus pandemic

Gap is making masks and scrubs for healthcare workers amid coronavirus

March 26, 2020March 26, 2020 by Marie Rossiter

When the coronavirus outbreak starting closing down its retail stores around North America, Gap, Inc., decided to put its services to use elsewhere. Instead of …

Read moreGap is making masks and scrubs for healthcare workers amid coronavirus

Elementary teacher drove by her students’ houses during the shutdown to deliver a sweet message

March 26, 2020March 3, 2023 by Claire Gillespie

During these times of social distancing, necessary so we can limit the spread of the new coronavirus, people are finding new ways to keep in …

Read moreElementary teacher drove by her students’ houses during the shutdown to deliver a sweet message

young man playing guitar at home

Fender is offering free online guitar and ukelele classes to 100,000 people

March 25, 2020March 25, 2020 by Kate Streit

As people find themselves with more free time at home as they practice social distancing and adhere to stay-at-home orders amid the coronavirus pandemic, they’re …

Read moreFender is offering free online guitar and ukelele classes to 100,000 people

Joann Fabric is giving free material to anyone making face masks

March 25, 2020March 27, 2020 by Marie Rossiter

Doctors and nurses around the U.S. are sounding the alarm about the dwindling supply of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as surgical face masks and …

Read moreJoann Fabric is giving free material to anyone making face masks

7-year-old used his savings to make coronavirus care packages for seniors

March 25, 2020March 3, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

Remember when you were 7-years-old? For most of us, the most important things in our lives were playing with friends, our favorite TV shows and …

Read more7-year-old used his savings to make coronavirus care packages for seniors

Delivery man shows pizza to customer at the door

Support local restaurants by participating in ‘The Great American Takeout’ on March 24

March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 by Kate Streit

The restaurant industry has been hit particularly hard by the ongoing coronavirus crisis, with many across the country closing their doors to customers. However, many …

Read moreSupport local restaurants by participating in ‘The Great American Takeout’ on March 24

How to make homemade disinfecting wipes

March 23, 2020March 23, 2020 by Tricia Goss

My family has enough toilet paper (for the time being, anyway). Our fridge, freezer and pantry are all full. But the one thing I failed …

Read moreHow to make homemade disinfecting wipes

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and other medical TV shows are donating their masks and gloves to real doctors fighting coronavirus

March 23, 2020March 23, 2020 by Kate Streit

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Simplemost may receive a small commission from the purchase of any …

Read more‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and other medical TV shows are donating their masks and gloves to real doctors fighting coronavirus

Video shows what drive-through coronavirus testing is like

March 20, 2020March 20, 2020 by Marie Rossiter

Some states have set up remote, drive-through testing sites to identify people who may be carrying the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which leads to coronavirus (aka COVID-19) …

Read moreVideo shows what drive-through coronavirus testing is like

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