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There's no more sympathy for working parents with quarantined kids
The author shares how this new chapter of the pandemic makes her feel like both a bad parent and a …
Carla Temis
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Subtle signs you're suffering from 'quarantine fatigue' and how to combat it
"Quarantine fatigue," or an itch to return to pre-pandemic social habits, can lead to poor decision…
Anna Medaris Miller
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A simple guide to understanding the CDC's exasperating COVID-19 rules
The CDC released new advice saying you can stop isolating after 5 days. Buried in the fine print: y…
Hilary Brueck
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I got COVID-19 while traveling solo. It's been a nightmare to change flights and find a place to quarantine.
"I'm mentally exhausted at this point. My next semester starts on January 3, and this hasn't been a…
Taayoo Murray
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What to do if you test positive for COVID-19
COVID-19 cases are surging again. Here's how to test for COVID-19, and what to do if you test posit…
Mia de Graaf,Andrea Michelson
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The most common Omicron symptoms include cough, fatigue, and a runny nose, according to health officials in the US and Europe
One of the 43 Omicron patients identified in the US was hospitalized, and the person was discharged…
Aria Bendix,Hilary Brueck
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Europe's dramatic spike in coronavirus cases is what happens when reopening meets 'pandemic fatigue'
Europeans may be experiencing "pandemic fatigue" that encourages them to exercise riskier behavior,…
Aria Bendix
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Travel-shaming is a thing now as pandemic-fatigued people skip town and post pictures and videos of their vacations
Yes, we're still in a pandemic, and no, you shouldn't be traveling for leisure, the Centers for Dis…
Bre'Anna Grant
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A 'perfect storm' of pandemic fatigue, crowded housing, and a new variant turned LA into a coronavirus epicenter
LA's average daily coronavirus deaths quadrupled from December to January, while hospitalizations r…
Aria Bendix
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Houseplants can help ease anxiety and stress. Here's how to look after them.
As tons of house-bound America stock up on plants, three experts offer advice on how to care for th…
Shira Feder
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Trump must isolate for 10 days from the time his first coronavirus symptoms appeared, experts say
Research has shown that most people who fall ill with COVID-19 are only infectious for 10 days afte…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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How to tell the difference between 'normal' and 'problematic' drinking, and what to do if you notice an alarming pattern
Insider spoke with Dr. Antonio De Filippo, the medical director at Delphi Behavioral Health Group, …
Canela López
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My synagogue hasn't held services in 2 months. Here's how I'm staying connected to my community.
Houses of worship are likely super-spreader hotspots. Here's how one Insider reporter is adjusting …
Talia Lakritz
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Every screen feels gross now. This is how quarantine has blurred the line between 'good' and 'bad' technology.
A classic meme may be key to understanding why even the devices that we use for leisure have starte…
Palmer Haasch
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Long-term quarantines can weaken your immune system due to loneliness and stress. Here's how to cope.
While lockdowns are important to prevent the spread of coronavirus, certain aspects of quarantine a…
Gabby Landsverk
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'Isolation cells' of quarantined friends and family may be a way to start socializing again, but they're still risky
Experts say socializing with a small, isolated group of friends with no symptoms could be a first s…
Gabby Landsverk
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I thought a coronavirus lockdown would derail my mental health. Instead it's taken away my FOMO.
An Insider reporter is isolated in her one-bedroom Brooklyn apartment. She thought she'd go stir-cr…
Anna Medaris Miller
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I took up archery during quarantine, and it's the closest I get to zen
The simple repetitive action of knocking the arrow, drawing the bowstring, and making the choice to…
Carina Finn
6 mins read
What 3 nutritionists recommend stockpiling for healthy, flavorful meals during a coronavirus quarantine
"Use up what you have first, you don't want anything to go to waste. These means as many fruits and…
Gabby Landsverk
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How to stockpile healthy and nutritious food for a 14-day quarantine as coronavirus spreads across the US
SurveyMonkey Audience polls from a national sample balanced by census data of age and gender. Respo…