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Yes, a potentially deadly parasite that enters people through bare feet is in the US
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No, there is no evidence that deer transmit COVID-19 to humans
White-tailed deer in the U.S. have tested positive for COVID-19. But there is no evidence that deer transmit the virus to humans.
Coronavirus
There is no evidence deer transmit COVID-19 to humans
Some health officials suggest hunters wear a mask while handling and cleaning deer carcasses.
Coronavirus
Omicron variant: Don’t wait to get a booster shot, doctors say
The World Health Organization says it’s reasonable to believe the vaccines will offer some protection against omicron. Booster shots also help fight other variants.
Coronavirus
Don’t wait to get a booster shot, doctors say
You should not wait to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster. Health organizations and doctors say you should get your booster shot as soon as you’re eligible.
Vaccine
No, the COVID-19 vaccines can’t cause or create new variants
COVID-19 vaccines will slow the spread of the virus and do not cause or create the variants.
Holiday
Refrigerated Thanksgiving leftovers are safe to eat for 4 days
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the Monday after Thanksgiving is the last day people can safely eat refrigerated leftovers.
Food
No, hot food doesn’t need to cool down before going in the fridge
U.S. food and health agencies say it’s a myth that hot food shouldn’t go in the refrigerator.
Coronavirus
Yes, COVID toes are a real condition
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Health
No, burning scented candles is not bad for your health
Experts say exposure to the chemicals used in scented candles is so low that they pose no significant risk to human health.
Coronavirus
No, there isn’t a new test to detect the omicron variant
A widely used PCR test can help flag a potential omicron infection. Confirmation is then done through genomic sequencing.
Coronavirus
No, the WHO did not say the omicron variant originated in South Africa — it said South Africa reported it first
The first confirmed infections of the new coronavirus variant came from foreign visitors to Botswana. Their nationalities are unknown.
Coronavirus
No, there is no evidence that deer transmit COVID-19 to humans
White-tailed deer in the U.S. have tested positive for COVID-19. But there is no evidence that deer transmit the virus to humans.
Coronavirus
There is no evidence deer transmit COVID-19 to humans
Some health officials suggest hunters wear a mask while handling and cleaning deer carcasses.
Coronavirus
Omicron variant: Don’t wait to get a booster shot, doctors say
The World Health Organization says it’s reasonable to believe the vaccines will offer some protection against omicron. Booster shots also help fight other variants.
Coronavirus
Don’t wait to get a booster shot, doctors say
You should not wait to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster. Health organizations and doctors say you should get your booster shot as soon as you’re eligible.
Vaccine
No, the COVID-19 vaccines can’t cause or create new variants
COVID-19 vaccines will slow the spread of the virus and do not cause or create the variants.
Holiday
Refrigerated Thanksgiving leftovers are safe to eat for 4 days
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the Monday after Thanksgiving is the last day people can safely eat refrigerated leftovers.
Food
No, hot food doesn’t need to cool down before going in the fridge
U.S. food and health agencies say it’s a myth that hot food shouldn’t go in the refrigerator.
Coronavirus
Yes, COVID toes are a real condition
Aaron Rodgers claimed to have an uncommon condition among COVID-19 patients, called "COVID toe," which is a discoloration and swelling in the toes.
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