Although wearing protective eye coverings to ward off COVID-19 has not been recommended to the general public by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, evidence is growing that shows the virus can be transmitted through the eyes via droplets from coughing, sneezing and even yelling.
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Researchers are suggesting that those at high risk of contradicting the disease should wear eye protection in addition to practicing social distancing and wearing a nose and mouth covering.
This week, Seattle-based American Seafoods confirmed that 92 crew from its American Dynasty ship had tested positive for COVID-19, nearly three-fourths of the 126 people onboard.
The Trump administration is now requiring that all labs include detailed demographic data when reporting coronavirus test results to the federal government.
The administration has faced criticism from public health experts for its failure to collect the crucial data used to provide adequate access to testing and treatment in African American and other minority communities.
