Wearing a coronavirus mask is important for helping slow the spread of the virus, especially when you decide to go out. It's also important to know what type of mask you should wear and when it's appropriate to wear them.

Blistering heat can discourage some people from wearing masks, but it's important to continue wearing them. They are still one of the best ways to prevent coronavirus infection, especially when you are unable to maintain social distance.

Many people hope that coronavirus immunity can bring them back to "normal life" and that those who recovered from coronavirus do not need to be concerned about being infected or infecting others.

Unfortunately, there are too many unknowns about immunity to novel coronavirus to be sure.

Learn what we currently know about coronavirus immunity, how coronavirus herd immunity could work and what antibody testing can tell you.

As the state of Maryland's capacity for conducting coronavirus testing expands, people with coronavirus symptoms and, in some cases, those without can be tested for active COVID-19 disease.

University of Maryland Medical System currently reserves outpatient testing for those who have symptoms because it is the most effective way to use the tests available.

Medical-grade masks, such as surgical or N-95 masks, need to be reserved for those that need them most and should only be worn by healthcare workers or first responders.