You've likely encountered someone who was wearing a plastic face shield as a way to protect themselves against the coronavirus. Should we be wearing them in addition to face masks? Are they better than masks? Reporter Kelsey Borresen looked into the differences between the two and asked experts which protection method is better.

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We also have a few other COVID-19 explainers you should dive into, including:

• Should you sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine trial?
• Why we need to stop trying to act like we're not in a pandemic
• What experts think about expediting a coronavirus vaccine
• Could dogs potentially detect COVID-19 in people?

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And read on for more about a new study that discovered people typically fall into one of six clusters of coronavirus symptoms, and some worthwhile mental health stories.

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Keep wearing those face coverings!

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Lindsay

You Oughta Know

A new study found that COVID-19 symptoms come in six different "clusters," and what "cluster" people fall into may predict how at risk they are for severe complications from the disease. Read more about the research from our friends at Yahoo Life.

A Minute And Change

Got a spare minute? Use it to change your life. Our "A Minute And Change" series will help you become happier, healthier and more productive by doing one thing a little differently. This week's tip comes from Chrissy King, a Milwaukee-based fitness coach, on how to get some exercise into your routine without it feeling like a burden:

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Move three times a week for 15 minutes each time. Movement can be anything from a structured workout to simply going for a walk. Maybe after 15 minutes, you’re thinking "Oh, this feels great. I’m gonna keep going for a little bit longer." Or maybe at the end of 15 minutes, you’re done. But regardless, you showed up for those 15 minutes.

Crushing On This 'Gram

Before You Go...

Read this story by reporter Kyli Rodriguez-Cayro on what people with bipolar disorder want you to know right now. The illness has been in the news lately, and it's clear not many people understand what it's like to live with it. This poignant piece gives some insight.

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