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The American Medical Association, American Hospital Association and American Nurses Association on Monday urged Americans to wear a mask and practice social distancing in an effort to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

In a new survey by medical software provider Kyruus, nearly three quarters had tried virtual care during the COVID-19 pandemic and more than 75 percent said they were very or completely satisfied with their experience.

The CDC has updated the COVID-19 symptom list to include congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea.

A team of researchers at the University of Alberta believe a case of pink eye is now a reason to be tested for COVID-19.

The North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society, in alliance with the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library at the University of Utah, is offering the Neuro-Ophthalmology Virtual Education Library.

As protests continue to take place in cities across the United States in the wake of the death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis, MN, police officer, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and other physician groups are stepping up to add their voices to groups calling for an end to racism and discrimination.

Challenges often drive innovation. Amid the current pandemic, an increasing number of Americans are using telehealth services and appear to like it, according to a new survey.