Masks are too dangerous for children under two, Japanese experts warn

Wearing masks has become increasingly common during the coronavirus pandemic, but they should not be used by children under the age of two, according to the Japan Pediatric Association.Japan’s coronavirus guidelines encourage people to wear masks but the medical body warned parents not to put them on infants because it makes it difficult to notice changes in face color,…

United States moves Brazil travel suspension to start tomorrow

The White House released an amendment to the travel suspension for Brazil, moving the effective date up by two days to tomorrow, May 26 at 11:59 p.m. ET, instead of May 28. The proclamation will suspend entry into the US for any individual who has been in Brazil within 14 days immediately preceding their attempt to…

Brazil reports more than 11,000 new coronavirus cases in past 24 hours

The Brazilian health ministry said Monday the country registered 11,687 new cases of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total to 374,898. The country recorded 807 new coronavirus deaths over the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 23,473. Brazil’s growing outbreak has caused the country to rise in…