From POP Sugar: “Although any face covering is better than none at all, machine-washable cloth masks don’t filter aerosols particularly well.” Read the full article here. View more articles here.
From Nature: “The infants born during the pandemic scored lower, on average, on tests of gross motor, fine motor and communication skills compared with those born before it.” Read the full article here. View more articles here.
From U.S. News and World Report: “The pandemic added to that by contributing isolation, stressed parents, lack of robust tech support for children trying to learn remotely, and loss of interaction with teachers who could provide a safety net for those living in dysfunctional homes.” Read the full article here. View more articles here.
From Kaiser Health News: “Babies of COVID-infected moms are 60% more likely to be born very prematurely, which increases the danger of infant mortality and long-term disabilities.” Read the full article here. View more articles here.
From NPR: “Amid the omicron surge, there is understandable anxiety among parents, particularly those with kids under 5 who can’t yet get a COVID-19 vaccine.” Read the full article here. View more articles here.