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Feb 11, 2021 09:08 AM EST
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted several holidays, and as it continues this year, Valentine s Day is not spared. Despite that, you could still make your Valentine s Day memorable.
Diana Wiley, Ph.D., a licensed marriage and family therapist and board-certified sex therapist, said you could sidestep any expectations of traditional ways of celebrating Valentine s Day and start something new.
How to celebrate Valentine s Day during the COVID-19 pandemic?
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MANILA, PHILIPPINES - FEBRUARY 13: Shoppers with their faces covered by protective masks flock to a flower bazaar to prepare for Valentines day on February 13, 2020 in Manila, Philippines. Fear of getting infected with the China COVID-19 virus continues in the Philippines as the first reported death due to infection was reported last week in the country.
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Feb 08, 2021 11:03 AM EST
A recent report has warned that COVID-19 gum disease patients are nine times more likely to suffer from the killer virus. Researchers have also discovered that gum disease patients are 4.5 times more likely to use a ventilator.
COVID-19 patients with the oral condition more likely to put in ICU
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NITEROI, BRAZIL - JULY 01: Dentist Fatima Camara, treats a client in her dental office amidst the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on July 1, 2020 in Niteroi, Brazil. The city of Niteroi authorized the reopening of shopping malls and small and medium-sized street business. The establishments will be able to reopen following distance rules such as reduced opening hours, restricting the flow of people and maintaining hygiene standards.
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Feb 04, 2021 08:48 PM EST
Massachusetts prisoners had a special chance to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The Department of Corrections (DOC) said in a memo that if they receive all doses, watch and read instructional materials and send a form for acceptance, they could shorten their sentences.
Massachusetts prisoners could shorten their sentence
(Photo : Scott Olson/Getty Images) CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 09: A sign pleading for help hangs in a window at the Cook County jail complex on April 09, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. With nearly 400 cases of COVID-19 having been diagnosed among the inmates and employees, the jail is nation’s largest-known source of coronavirus infections.
A mother gave birth two months prematurely while she was critically ill with COVID-19.
Expectant mom gave birth while battling with COVID-19
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COVID-19: Mother Gave Birth While in Critical Condition Due to Coronavirus
Elsa Larkins looks at the world as a proud and adoring new mom while cradling her tiny baby in her arms. The moment became almost impossible for their family as she became in critical condition when she was diagnosed with COVID-19 during her pregnancy.
When Elsa was seven months pregnant, she was rushed to Kingston Hospital, southwest London, after Christmas. Aside from her pregnancy, she was so sick as if she was going to die.
A widowed wife was heartbroken after her husband died from COVID-19 just two days after beating cancer.
Husband died of COVID-19 after beating prostate cancer
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Grandad Dies of COVID-19 Three Weeks After Beating Cancer Covid claims Belfast dad s life 22 days after he beat cancer
Eugene Courtney, 63, contracted the coronavirus days after he survived prostate cancer. His wife, Kim Courtney, 61, said she was totally empty after he passed away three weeks of being diagnosed with COVID-19.
The couple, who is married for 13 years, celebrated Eugene s victory over prostate cancer on January 4. Still, the great grandad suddenly fell ill two days later and was immediately sent to hospital by ambulance.