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“I’m highly concerned about the complexity we will be facing in the fall when we have coronavirus and influenza,” Redfield said during a news briefing on June 25. RELATED: For more up-to-date information, sign up for our daily newsletter. Flu season, which starts in October, takes a toll on the U.S. health system every year. The CDC estimates that, over the last 10 years, the United States has seen around 475,000 hospitalizations and 36,500 deaths annually, due to the flu....

During the press briefing reviewing the newly unveiled changes, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, MD, was asked by a reporter what factors had contributed to stopping short of removing more restrictions on travel and PPE use in public. “There’s increasing data now that suggests that [people who are vaccinated] might get breakthrough infections with lesser amounts of virus, lesser amounts of disease, lesser symptomatic disease—milder disease. However, we’re still waiting for data to emerge on whether they could transmit that virus to other people,” she explained....

Nursing homes have seen a startling amount of COVID-19 cases and deaths, likely because they house some of the most vulnerable Americans, due to both age and underlying conditions. In fact, according to a new report from The New York Times, 43 percent U.S. deaths are linked to nursing homes and long-term care facilities. The CDC’s new research, published on July 1, calls for nursing home employees and residents to undergo regular COVID-19 tests at least once a week....

READ THIS NEXT: Cary Grant Clashed With This Co-Star: “Couldn’t Be Married to Her for 24 Hours.” The famous picture of Mansfield and Loren (which can be seen here) was captured at a party thrown in Loren’s honor in April 1957. The Italian star, who was 22 at the time, was already popular in Europe, and Paramount Pictures threw a party welcoming her to Hollywood. “All of cinema was there, it was incredible,” Loren told Entertainment Weekly in 2014....

READ THIS NEXT: The Most Egocentric Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers. You might not associate your Cancer friend with loudness. After all, this sign is best known for being an emotionally sensitive homebody who would much rather chill on the couch than attend a large gathering. According to astrologers, that characterization is both right and wrong. “While Cancers prefer peace and quiet, they can be deeply impacted by changing moods,” says relationship astrologer Anna Kovach....

“Harry and Meghan have made history in most everything they have done like no one in the Royal Family has ever done before, so it seems fitting that their soon-to-be-born daughter will continue on that path, breaking down barriers,” one royal insider told Best Life. Read on to find out the major ways Baby Sussex is bound to shake things up. Meghan and Harry will likely opt for their daughter to be a “Miss” (as Archie is “Master”) with the same surname as her brother, Mountbatten-Windsor, making the baby’s full name Miss [Insert first and middle names] Mountbatten-Windsor....

READ THIS NEXT: The Most Generous Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers. Virgos are known for being intense and analytical, which means many times they’ll examine a situation and get upset, but the people around them won’t know what’s bothering them. Astrologer Ryan Marquardt says this earth sign’s “moody demeanor stems from its acute awareness of the details and more specifically, the flawed details.” Once they decide something is wrong, they’ll occasionally point it out, leading others to wonder how their state of mind changed so swiftly....

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RELATED: The Most Passive-Aggressive Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers. Cancers are seldom rebellious since they are so good at communicating. They will never oppose you, but they have their own method of carrying out their plans. “When Cancer rebels, it appears to be with flattery and many justifications,” says psychic reader and spiritual healer Emily Newman. “You believe all of their justifications were sincere, but you know it’s never on their to-do list....

RELATED: The Zodiac Sign Least Likely to Fall in Love, According to Astrologers. Cancers feel things deeply and love a good old-fashioned romance. At heart, they are “homebodies who can be filled with nostalgia,” says Jill Loftis, astrologer and founder of Nuit Astrology. “You know a Cancer is in a romantic mood when they want to be a homebody with you,” says astrologer and tarot reader Ryan Marquardt. “They give you a sense of belonging, even in their most private spaces, including the bedroom....

READ THIS NEXT: The Most Vindictive Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers. Virgos can be highly critical and judgmental; in fact they can’t help it. Ruled by Mercury—the planet of communication—they feel compelled to share their opinions about anyone and anything that bothers them. Virgos think they have the ability to look at someone and evaluate them with a simple once-over, and like many overly superficial people, they don’t have the self-awareness to avoid a backhanded compliment....

READ THIS NEXT: The Least Generous Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers The Virgo in your life is likely serviceable, kind, and even-tempered. “They are friendly and helpful,” says professional astrologer Anna Kovach. “They are quick to offer a hand and give advice as well.” However, they can also be critical.“They try to offer help by making suggestions but can be tone-deaf,” Kovach notes. In the end, though, their good intentions shine through....

Whether you suffer from an extreme case of aerophobia or simply feel amplified anxiety on a plane, psychologist Dr. Sydney B. Miller, Ph.D, C. Psych, associate professor at the Department of Psychology at Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec and former host of the popular iHeart radio program “On-Call with Dr. Syd”, maintains there is a great way to quell your fears for good. Keep reading to find out how to cure your fear of flying, and next, don’t miss these 6 Tricks to Cure Your Seasickness, According to Experts....

READ THIS NEXT: 5 Relationship Red Flags You Should Never Ignore, Therapists Warn. Relationships are a challenge, in part because there are so many issues that can prevent them from working out. Last year, researchers found that time alone could break down a relationship: After six months most couples stop being “in love,” according to the study published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb There are more minor issues that can also cause drama....

Since communication is the main way you can demonstrate your affection while you’re not physically together, it’s important for long-distance couples to be intentional about it. “Communication is the deepest way to connect with your partner when you’re not able to be together,” says founder and director of Manhattan Wellness, Jennifer Teplin, LCSW. “Communication enables you to feel like you’re experiencing daily life together, it enables you to share your commitment and emotions as well as enables you to support your partner from afar....

According to recent research, possibly yes. A survey of COVID-19 patients at Kantonsspital Aarau in Aarau, Switzerland that was published in the Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery journal on May 5 shows a correlation between the severity of a patient’s loss of smell to the severity of their other COVID-19 symptoms. (Those other symptoms can include shortness of breath, fever, and cough.) The study’s principal investigator Ahmad Sedaghat, MD, associate professor and researcher for the University of Cincinnati’s College of Medicine, said in a statement that 61 percent of COVID-19 patients surveyed reported “reduced or lost sense of smell....

Outerwear company Canada Goose released a statement on June 24 announcing that the brand would be going fur-free over the next two years. Per the announcement, Canada Goose will end the purchase of fur by the end of 2021 and no longer use fur during their manufacturing process by the end of 2022. “Our focus has always been on making products that deliver exceptional quality, protection from the elements, and perform the way consumers need them to; this decision transforms how we will continue to do just that,” Dani Reiss, president and CEO of Canada Goose, said in the statement....

READ THIS NEXT: The Theme Song of Your Life, Based on Your Zodiac Sign. Lauren Ash is a celebrity astrologer and lifestyle writer. She writes weekly columns for Best Life and USA Today, and hosts the weekly astrology and pop culture podcast Birth Chart Pls. Follow Lauren on Twitter and Instagram or subscribe to her blog for monthly horoscopes. As the first sign of the zodiac, nobody knows how to leave a lasting impression like Aries....

When it was time to say goodbye to royal life, Meghan’s “Farewell Tour” wardrobe of stunningly chic designs in bold, bright colors let it be known, loud and clear, that the Duchess of Sussex was leaving royal life on her own terms and was determined to make a memorable exit. The last outfit she wore to Commonwealth Day services before jetting off to Canada was unmistakable in its defiance. Despite the seismic effect “Megxit” had made on the family, Meghan chose not to dress deferentially or demurely....

1 The Royal Family Gets “Special Treatment” From the Government Royal expert Daniela Elser predicts that this will be a “future crisis” for the family, as the people will expect them to be more transparent. “It comes down to this: The Queen and the royal family to this day, receive special treatment from the UK government when it comes to things like taxes and their wills, all the while they are allowed to conceal the true extent of their personal riches,” she told Express....